10/13/08

great food, decent prices, good location for shows.

by debra2014

We were seated at 6:30 saturday night, without a reservation. The place was about 3/4 full. Nice inside, nothing fancy but a cute place. The staff was very friendly. The random balsting of the music and handing out of tambourines was a bit corney though. I thought that would be fun, but they just hand them out and stand there. no one quite knew what to do, if we were waiting for the staf to do something...then when the song is over they walk around and collect them. A little random. The prices were decent, but a pre-fix menu would be nice. I had a chicken dish with fresh mozz, tom, and basil. It was delicious. Good portion sizes, too.

• Pros: good food, convienant for shows, nice staff, cute inside
• Cons: random periods with blasting music and staff pushing a tambourine in your face, then standing around confused looking!

07/10/08

Horrible Customer Service vs. good entertainment/food

by Josey818

I went here for a bachlorette party...

The plus: Their fried appetizers, salads, and Penne a la Vodka were amazing and the music and dancing on tables was a fun experience

Their Downfall: When we got to our table, two of our friends left to run to the ATM to get cash and the host asked us where they were. When we told him, he gave us an attitude and literally reprimanded us for them not doing it earlier. Random. Then when dinner was finished, instead of the waiter asking us if we wanted tea or coffee (which was included in our dinner package), he just dropped off our check. Of course we didn't have much time to even pass the check around because once we looked at the bill, the bus boys and our waiter began cleaning off our table and flipping it for the next party. I get that they have a fast turn-around because it's such a busy place, but they rushed us out of our seats which I think is completely rude. My friend and I, who paid with our credit cards, were even left standing in the doorway waiting to give our signatures. It was so awkward. I guess though with an automatic 20% gratuity included in every bill, the servers do not feel the need to live up to their tips.

Conclusion: A fun and upbeat atmosphere, but I'd take a low-key restaurant with a wait staff that doesn't make you feel like a burden over Mangia E. Bevi any day.

• Pros: Ambience, Food
• Cons: Customer Service, crowded

06/01/08

Best Brick oven Pizza and Veal eva..

by kstsomber

We went there for a birthday party and had a great time. The staff came out and sang happy birthday and danced for the birthday girl!! Lots of fun the food was like a taste of Italy.