| ambiance |
92.30999946594238% positive |
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enjoyed the ambiance; it's not a formal place but very quirky. ”
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Love the food and ambiance and Ivo and LuLu's. ”
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As someone who loves small cozy restaurants and a great supporter for small businesses, I am sad to say that this is a restaurant that is not worth your time. ”
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would recommend this place for a date with someone you know well, but not a first date--it's romantic, but not a good place to get to know someone. ”
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great atmosphere. ”
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You might have a wait a bit for a table, but there is a great bar next door (Monkey Temple), where the atmosphere is just as inviting, and makes the wait feel short. ”
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This place was not exactly the romantic, chill lair that I had imagined. ”
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On top of the convivial atmosphere, the food was fantastic -- all perfectly cooked. ”
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With a cozy atmosphere and absolutely delicious food, this hidden gem tucked into an off-the-beaten-path corner of Soho never lets us down. ”
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Hidden, cozy and friendly, this place would be great for a date or just chilling with friends. ”
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The first time was on a cold February night, a good bottle of red wine, the cozy atmosphere, and delicious food made it perfect. ”
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The owner is friendly and and space is cozy. ”
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What had been a lovely, convivial restaurant with terrific food and a welcoming atmosphere has become an evil fiefdom where one is ASKED TO LEAVE to accommodate other guests, despite having been seated only ONE HOUR and having wine remaining on the table. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The dessert was delicious but still I wonder about this place. ”
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love the pear appetizer, and mushroom soup, my fiance enjoys the duck and chicken, and any dessert is incredible. ”
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Then to make it worse, they push you to order more dishes, desserts to squeeze in the extra dollars etc... which would have been fine had they not refused to open the other bottle of wine right after we ordered claiming that they need to free up the table ”
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The food--from the tasty and creative appetizers to the finger-licking deserts--is spectacular. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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What had been a lovely, convivial restaurant with terrific food and a welcoming atmosphere has become an evil fiefdom where one is ASKED TO LEAVE to accommodate other guests, despite having been seated only ONE HOUR and having wine remaining on the table. ”
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Even though there were a bunch of tables open, he still took our name before we left to purchase the wine, just in case the tables filled up while we were gone, which I thought was a nice gesture. ”
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food is excellent, and so is service, on the plus side you can bring your own wine bottle, thus slashing about $50 off of your final tab (impressing your date AND getting a healthy steady buzz for yourself). ”
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After a wonderful afternoon of wine tasting, I bought a good bottle of red and headed over to Ivo's. ”
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The first time was on a cold February night, a good bottle of red wine, the cozy atmosphere, and delicious food made it perfect. ”
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Not only was it worth the wait but we waited at the local wine bar next door, Monkey Temple, which had a great vibe and we bought wine for our meal. ”
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You might have a wait a bit for a table, but there is a great bar next door (Monkey Temple), where the atmosphere is just as inviting, and makes the wait feel short. ”
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Bring your favorite wine. ”
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Then to make it worse, they push you to order more dishes, desserts to squeeze in the extra dollars etc... which would have been fine had they not refused to open the other bottle of wine right after we ordered claiming that they need to free up the table ”
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The space is small and they don't take reservations, but go next door to the bar while you wait and have some very yummy sakatini's that are made with fresh fruit. ”
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| food quality |
87.11000442504883% positive |
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The menu is short, but I don't think you can have a bad meal here. ”
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Gratin dauphinoise and salad were acceptable. ”
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What had been a lovely, convivial restaurant with terrific food and a welcoming atmosphere has become an evil fiefdom where one is ASKED TO LEAVE to accommodate other guests, despite having been seated only ONE HOUR and having wine remaining on the table. ”
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must say that the food was delicious. ”
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could forgive this, but the food is not at all as good as the previous chef. ”
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With a cozy atmosphere and absolutely delicious food, this hidden gem tucked into an off-the-beaten-path corner of Soho never lets us down. ”
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food is excellent, and so is service, on the plus side you can bring your own wine bottle, thus slashing about $50 off of your final tab (impressing your date AND getting a healthy steady buzz for yourself). ”
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the evening we dined we rotated the different dishes and every dish we sampled was excellent. ”
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The food is expensive for what it is. ”
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But Ivo and Lulu has delicious food (albeit a limited menu) and prices that are unbeatable. ”
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The first time was on a cold February night, a good bottle of red wine, the cozy atmosphere, and delicious food made it perfect. ”
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The food was fantastic! ”
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The food is excellent and inexpensive; portion sizes aren't too big so you won't be weighed down if you're planning any post-dinner excursions. ”
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had the confit which was very nice, except the "sauce" was very overpowering. ”
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for appetizers try to finish with the mussels and with the entrees finish with the duck, both dishes are incredibly flavorful and spicy. ”
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The food is great! ”
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Not a huge menu, so if you are picky, may not be for you, but what is on that menu is fantastic food. ”
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The menu is small but the food was delicious. ”
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Not only was it worth the wait but we waited at the local wine bar next door, Monkey Temple, which had a great vibe and we bought wine for our meal. ”
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don't doubt that the food is fantastic here, based on the reviews I've read and the team spirit in this tiny restaurant that oozes from the other patrons, all of whom you have no choice but to become quite close with as you are literally sitting next to ”
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use to love this restaurant, the food is really good, and you can't beat BYOB. ”
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The staff was super friendly and the food was superb! ”
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The pheasant pate with brie crust is out of this world and the duck in tangerine and peppercorn sauce is wonderful and surprising- a nice mix of sweet and spicy. ”
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Food here is very tasty French-Carribean bistro fare, but it's almost besides the point. ”
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I've always searched for the best food, rather than the best 'dining experience'. ”
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Then to make it worse, they push you to order more dishes, desserts to squeeze in the extra dollars etc... which would have been fine had they not refused to open the other bottle of wine right after we ordered claiming that they need to free up the table ”
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Despite his less than humble culinary resume, the food and prices are an incredible bargain. ”
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The dessert was delicious but still I wonder about this place. ”
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On top of the convivial atmosphere, the food was fantastic -- all perfectly cooked. ”
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thought the food was great (mussels, rabbit sausage and boar sausage in particular), the service was attentive and prompt, and you can't beat BYOB and good prices. ”
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Also the main course, both duck dishes, were good but nothing to write home about. ”
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The staff makes you feel as though you are having a casual, delicious dinner at a friend's house. ”
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It wasn't just food, it was an amazing explosion of flavors of savory, sweets and exotic textures all in one. ”
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The first dish will be great, a nice A1 kick with pepper..., 2nd dish tastes like the 1st, the third tastes like the 1st, then you start to wonder if the same secret sauce is used on every dish. ”
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Over rated, rude staff, every dish tastes like A1 sauce with peppercorn ”
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Everything was spectacularly delicious and no one wanted to be done with their meal. ”
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Every singe dish we ordered was disgusting, we couldn't even have a bite of anything. ”
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exquisite food ”
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Their best dish (appetizer) the smoked mussels is now made with shrimp. ”
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They are so nice, the food was great - even better than great and we felt so welcome. ”
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"Ok, the food must be really good," I thought. ”
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The food--from the tasty and creative appetizers to the finger-licking deserts--is spectacular. ”
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The space is small and they don't take reservations, but go next door to the bar while you wait and have some very yummy sakatini's that are made with fresh fruit. ”
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We were totally nonplussed as we watched the staff scamper around, running in and out of the front door into the rain to some other magical kitchen or some place with hands full of entrees, dirty dishes, etc. ”
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Great food at low prices! ”
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The value is great, the food is good and the restaurant is small, quaint and fills quicky. ”
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really like the scalloped potatoes and the mussels appetizers. ”
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We wanted to be charmed but the food was disappointing. ”
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bargain perhaps (though some entrees are now $12 and $14), with BYOB, but a $25 bad meal is not really a bargain. ”
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love the pear appetizer, and mushroom soup, my fiance enjoys the duck and chicken, and any dessert is incredible. ”
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We made a b-line for the tiny BYOB French Bistro next door and were served a fantastic authentic French meal in a flash and were treated like queens by the fabulous ”
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Had a superb meal at this SoHo hole in the wall. ”
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Love the food and ambiance and Ivo and LuLu's. ”
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| menu variety |
90.0% positive |
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The menu is small but the food was delicious. ”
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The menu is really short, but everything that comes out of the tiny kitchen is fantastic. ”
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But Ivo and Lulu has delicious food (albeit a limited menu) and prices that are unbeatable. ”
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Not a huge menu, so if you are picky, may not be for you, but what is on that menu is fantastic food. ”
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The menu is short, but I don't think you can have a bad meal here. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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What a great place! ”
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would recommend this place for a date with someone you know well, but not a first date--it's romantic, but not a good place to get to know someone. ”
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As someone who loves small cozy restaurants and a great supporter for small businesses, I am sad to say that this is a restaurant that is not worth your time. ”
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| service |
71.4300012588501% positive |
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The owner is friendly and and space is cozy. ”
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The new staff, however, is more rude than any I have encountered that I can remember. ”
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We had a very good experience with the staff; friendly and attentive. ”
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The only drawback was the rude host, but it won't keep me from returning. ”
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The staff was super friendly and the food was superb! ”
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The service is great, and the vibe is warm and inviting. ”
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Unless cheap is all you care about, and rude service is ok with you, skip this place and check out the hip brooklyn restaurants that have the TRUE friendly vibe this place is so trying to portray. ”
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The service was friendly, but don't take their "predicted time" if you are waiting for a table. ”
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Ivo & Lulus staff was really attentive and made us feel at home. ”
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Hidden, cozy and friendly, this place would be great for a date or just chilling with friends. ”
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food is excellent, and so is service, on the plus side you can bring your own wine bottle, thus slashing about $50 off of your final tab (impressing your date AND getting a healthy steady buzz for yourself). ”
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The staff makes you feel as though you are having a casual, delicious dinner at a friend's house. ”
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When I got there tonight not only was there no record of my reservation but the waitress/hostess was absolutely rude and inconsiderate. ”
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Simple, organic meals, great service, intimate seating. ”
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and had some of the most entertaining staff/ customer service. ”
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thought the food was great (mussels, rabbit sausage and boar sausage in particular), the service was attentive and prompt, and you can't beat BYOB and good prices. ”
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The service is attentive w/out being overbearing, the crowd is chill, and the music is great. ”
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But as soon as we were seated, the service was amazing -- the woman who seemed to be running the joint was solicitous, helpful and welcoming. ”
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We were totally nonplussed as we watched the staff scamper around, running in and out of the front door into the rain to some other magical kitchen or some place with hands full of entrees, dirty dishes, etc. ”
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The waitress was both friendly and helpful. ”
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Over rated, rude staff, every dish tastes like A1 sauce with peppercorn ”
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| value |
68.33000183105469% positive |
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Unless cheap is all you care about, and rude service is ok with you, skip this place and check out the hip brooklyn restaurants that have the TRUE friendly vibe this place is so trying to portray. ”
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The prices are extremely reasonable but when you add in the BYOB benefit, this place can't be beat! ”
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But Ivo and Lulu has delicious food (albeit a limited menu) and prices that are unbeatable. ”
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This is one of the best values out there. ”
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The food is expensive for what it is. ”
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Despite his less than humble culinary resume, the food and prices are an incredible bargain. ”
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As someone who loves small cozy restaurants and a great supporter for small businesses, I am sad to say that this is a restaurant that is not worth your time. ”
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Everyone we drag there with us confirms our opinion: this unassuming underdog wallops more pretentious and expensive restaurants in both price and taste. ”
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Great food at low prices! ”
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Then to make it worse, they push you to order more dishes, desserts to squeeze in the extra dollars etc... which would have been fine had they not refused to open the other bottle of wine right after we ordered claiming that they need to free up the table ”
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This is by far one of the best restaurants in the city--and the price cannot be beat. ”
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The food is excellent and inexpensive; portion sizes aren't too big so you won't be weighed down if you're planning any post-dinner excursions. ”
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thought the food was great (mussels, rabbit sausage and boar sausage in particular), the service was attentive and prompt, and you can't beat BYOB and good prices. ”
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It's really not worth going out of the way for, and if you are around the area, go next door to La Sirene instead; certainly more expensive, but unquestionably better tasting. ”
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Not only was it worth the wait but we waited at the local wine bar next door, Monkey Temple, which had a great vibe and we bought wine for our meal. ”
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Nothing is over 10 dollars and and evry taste is unique. ”
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Nothing bad, mind you, and still a pretty great deal for the money. ”
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The mains have very small portions with weird sauces and a teeny scoop of couscous. ”
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Not a huge menu, so if you are picky, may not be for you, but what is on that menu is fantastic food. ”
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The value is great, the food is good and the restaurant is small, quaint and fills quicky. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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We were eating in such slow motion. ”
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