Scopa

The Scene – This six-room extravaganza, replete with large bar and balcony perched beneath a 20-foot ceiling, attracts business people on lingering lunch breaks, trussed-up theater-goers and couples of all ages. The pop music and lofty spaces are a little incongruous with the Tuscan country fairy-tale decor. Evening service--featuring waiters all in black--is a little slow; plan on a leisurely dinner unless you're headed for the theater. – – The Food – Homemade pizzas and pastas do brisk business. The first are an original product: oblong slabs of thin crust, grilled…

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When to Go:: Happy hour is 4pm to 7pm weekdays--after-work crowds are lured by the promise of pop music, half-price drinks, bar and dinner menus, and all-around good fun.
What to Drink:: The Italian- and California-centric wine list--some 50 strong--is organized by price, not grape or region. The restaurant likes to serve its reds at room temperature; order early and get yours pre-chilled in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“service was absolutely superb, ambiance/atmosphere was amazing, young-older crowd on weeknights, laid back”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The lamb was tender & so full of flavor, the dessert was divine!”
drinks	100.0% positive	“The place itself is beautiful & the bar scene seems to be happening.” “lounge/bar. the food wasn't 100%, altho there was the one appetizer we liked and the gelato which was good.”
food quality	96.66999816894531% positive	“All the appetizers and salads were fabulous, the steak was mouth watering and the pasta was delicious!” “The food was delicious and the waiter was incredibly helpful and attentive (considering we were the only ones there for the first hour).” “Some people that go to restaurants just have an attitude and complain about everything sit down and enjoy the delicious meal.” “Very fresh and delicious sea food.” “One of my favorites though was the Angry Lobster, a cold lobster salad that was magnificent.” “lounge/bar. the food wasn't 100%, altho there was the one appetizer we liked and the gelato which was good.” “will recommend Scopa to all of my friends for a place to go for wonderful Italian food.” “The food was absolutely amazing!” “The lamb was tender & so full of flavor, the dessert was divine!” “the staff is terrific and the food is prepared wonderfully.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The menu was huge!”
overall	100.0% positive	“Scopa looked as though it would be a great place for dinner on a Saturday night.”
service	83.33000183105469% positive	“The waiter was attentive.” “The waiters were not attentive except that the bill turned up on the table before we were finished.” “the staff is terrific and the food is prepared wonderfully.” “service was absolutely superb, ambiance/atmosphere was amazing, young-older crowd on weeknights, laid back” “Some people that go to restaurants just have an attitude and complain about everything sit down and enjoy the delicious meal.” “The food was delicious and the waiter was incredibly helpful and attentive (considering we were the only ones there for the first hour).”
value	100.0% positive	“The menu was huge!” “it's a huge place-best for renting out for big”

01/12/05

what is a shortrib

by taintedlove

What a meal..absolutely the best shortrib i've ever had in my life and the biggest!!!

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01/11/05

what r you talking about

by johnsanitarie

my dinner was better than expected, my friends brought us in and boy what a surprise esp. after reading the earlier reviews and service was awesome..get a life

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01/05/05

WHAT ARE YOU TAKING ABOUT

by theonethatcan

Great restaurant! Don't let those reviews discourage you from trying one of the best italian places to eat and enjoy atmosfere. Some people that go to restaurants just have an attitude and complain about everything sit down and enjoy the delicious meal.(but note you should do something about the servers flirting with the hostesses

Pros: food, space, wines
Cons: , busboys and cell phon

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01/05/05

Don't waste your money here

by carolinetobase

The website and rating makes this place look wonderful but in reality it was very disappointing. The menu is nothing like the one on the website. The food was so-so. The waiters were not attentive except that the bill turned up on the table before we were finished. Has the chef and owner changed???

Cons: , Bad attitude, taste below standard

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12/19/04

Not so good...

by jgoodelman

After reading the reviews for Scopa online and reading the menu on their web site...Scopa looked as though it would be a great place for dinner on a Saturday night. I was wrong. The food was just OK, at least for what food was available. For some reason, all the seafood on the menu was unavailable except for the Salmon. Something about them being busy with holiday party's. The food was just OK, I would never go back.

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01/12/05

what is a shortrib

by taintedlove

01/11/05

what r you talking about

by johnsanitarie

01/05/05

WHAT ARE YOU TAKING ABOUT

by theonethatcan

01/05/05

Don't waste your money here

by carolinetobase

12/19/04

Not so good...

by jgoodelman

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