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Sabrina Caprioli
We didn’t have our order taken until 40 minutes after sitting down. We had bread and water and didn’t feel like causing a fuss so we just sat and talked. The servers and manager were nice enough.
Around us, several tables were angry because they had been there since 6:30 or so (one group got up and left, shouting the time they arrived as a complaint) but they can write their own review. My risotto was the wrong texture for risotto but the flavors were nice, so I didn’t care.
The issue was with my mothers gnocchi plate. We get our food about another 40 minutes after ordering, which is fine. We got there at 8pm so we were surprised it was so busy. The plate comes out looking nice but with chunks of mozzarella on top. We thought that was odd, but whatever, we like mozzarella.
I went to grab a piece to just try it and had to immediately spit it out. It had a metallic taste and was bitter or sour. My mother goes to try one and says, “This has gone bad.” We again don’t want to cause a fuss, so she just pushes it aside (it hadn’t melted since it was room temperature).
The waitress (possibly manager) comes over and checks in. I say, “Can you please try this cheese?” She goes, “Oh, I don’t eat fresh mozzarella” which…ok. I say, “It has gone bad. You should throw out the rest.” We just wanted to flag it so they didn’t get anyone else sick.
“You’re the only one to complain about the mozzarella all night.” I was taken aback by that statement. You won’t try it but you’re convinced I’m wrong? Which doesn’t even explain the fact of why there are room temperature chunks of mozzarella on a gnocchi dish in the first place, but whatever. I say, “Just a heads up,” she says “Thanks” and that was that.
They were kind enough to comp our drinks without our asking and gave us a coupon for 10% off our next visit. It’s a nice gesture, but the fly buzzing around my plate at the end solidified our decision: We will never return.
… moreAround us, several tables were angry because they had been there since 6:30 or so (one group got up and left, shouting the time they arrived as a complaint) but they can write their own review. My risotto was the wrong texture for risotto but the flavors were nice, so I didn’t care.
The issue was with my mothers gnocchi plate. We get our food about another 40 minutes after ordering, which is fine. We got there at 8pm so we were surprised it was so busy. The plate comes out looking nice but with chunks of mozzarella on top. We thought that was odd, but whatever, we like mozzarella.
I went to grab a piece to just try it and had to immediately spit it out. It had a metallic taste and was bitter or sour. My mother goes to try one and says, “This has gone bad.” We again don’t want to cause a fuss, so she just pushes it aside (it hadn’t melted since it was room temperature).
The waitress (possibly manager) comes over and checks in. I say, “Can you please try this cheese?” She goes, “Oh, I don’t eat fresh mozzarella” which…ok. I say, “It has gone bad. You should throw out the rest.” We just wanted to flag it so they didn’t get anyone else sick.
“You’re the only one to complain about the mozzarella all night.” I was taken aback by that statement. You won’t try it but you’re convinced I’m wrong? Which doesn’t even explain the fact of why there are room temperature chunks of mozzarella on a gnocchi dish in the first place, but whatever. I say, “Just a heads up,” she says “Thanks” and that was that.
They were kind enough to comp our drinks without our asking and gave us a coupon for 10% off our next visit. It’s a nice gesture, but the fly buzzing around my plate at the end solidified our decision: We will never return.
Leslie Blakely
Despite the positive and negative review’s already posted here, we went here yesterday around 4:00 pm and I am glad we did. The owner and staff were very welcoming. We were given the choice of the lunch or the dinner menu to order from. That was a bonus and a tough choice in itself because they both looked so good. From the amazing Italian bread (served warm as it should be) through the apps, dinner specials and dessert, I cannot say enough. Food was delicious and portions generous. The staff was polite and attentive. Perhaps going on the early side before it got crowded enhanced our good experience. For the quality of food, the prices were very good. The only negative from our experience – we advise the owners to get some cushions for the wooden chairs. We were not rushed through our meal, which was also a bonus, but after 2 hours we could feel the effects of sitting on the hard chairs.
… moreKaitlyn (Kait)
Really great! We went out for a birthday dinner and were not disappointed. I ordered an Aperol Spritz and the bartender made it for me despite never making one before, and it was very yummy! The food was just amazing, as it always was. Our service was prompt, the staff was kind. My only complaint and a suggestion for the new owners: the bread was a bit burned on the bottom but otherwise very nice; and, the ladies room has a lower than expected step going in, I would put up a sign or install a small ramp for the floor transition, the drop caught me by surprise! We’re looking forward to coming back in the future 🙂
… moreDonna Rodriguez
The food is great! Raul is the best! Service is great and Winnie is so sweet! We have been there three times so far and the food was fantastic every time.
Chicken Parmesan is Amazing along with the mozzarella carozza.
… moreChicken Parmesan is Amazing along with the mozzarella carozza.
Kateri Lowenstein
Went here just today to check it out. Antipasto was done RIGHT with good veggies and cheese. My pasta was delicious and had generous amounts of shiitake mushrooms and prosciutto. Also when the wrong dish was brought out they fixed the problem immediately and were very professional and gracious.
… moreJeff B
2 hours for 2 appetizers and 3 dinners –
Service was just ok
Food was par nothing special
Drinks where watered down
It took a little while to get our orders in and we where not told about any specials (they clearly had specials as the table behind us where told about them) my wife and I ordered 2 cocktails and they where very watered down ($9 each for watered down drinks). it took a long time to get our tomato and mozzarella appetizer (the tomatoes where under ripe) I also ordered the stuffed artichoke (very underwhelming) the salads that came with our dinners where good. We ordered our 2 kids the chicken tenders and fries (the fries where good the chicken tenders where not very tender had to cut them into little pieces so my oldest daughter could eat them) my wife had a chicken dish that was actually very good not sure what it was called but it had tomatoes and mozzarella on top. I had the scallop risotto that was definitely under par. I unfortunately probably will not be going back here which is unfortunate since I live right down the street. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because I’m a generous person and a waitress at the end got our kids ice cream **(sorry I did not get her name but she is probably your best worker there she actually seemed to care)** I would have liked to get desert but at this point we had enough our kids where done and I really didn’t want to wait any longer for another potentially underwhelming item. Had a terrible week at work all I wanted was a nice dinner…. Fail
… moreService was just ok
Food was par nothing special
Drinks where watered down
It took a little while to get our orders in and we where not told about any specials (they clearly had specials as the table behind us where told about them) my wife and I ordered 2 cocktails and they where very watered down ($9 each for watered down drinks). it took a long time to get our tomato and mozzarella appetizer (the tomatoes where under ripe) I also ordered the stuffed artichoke (very underwhelming) the salads that came with our dinners where good. We ordered our 2 kids the chicken tenders and fries (the fries where good the chicken tenders where not very tender had to cut them into little pieces so my oldest daughter could eat them) my wife had a chicken dish that was actually very good not sure what it was called but it had tomatoes and mozzarella on top. I had the scallop risotto that was definitely under par. I unfortunately probably will not be going back here which is unfortunate since I live right down the street. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because I’m a generous person and a waitress at the end got our kids ice cream **(sorry I did not get her name but she is probably your best worker there she actually seemed to care)** I would have liked to get desert but at this point we had enough our kids where done and I really didn’t want to wait any longer for another potentially underwhelming item. Had a terrible week at work all I wanted was a nice dinner…. Fail
Ron Aloisio
What an excellent meal we had on Saturday night!! We had no reservation but were greeted and seated immediately by Winnie, the hostess. Our waiter, Michael, went over the Chef’s specials for the night … chicken with broccoli rabe, a seafood combination done with garlic and a light red sauce, shrimp over peracotelli. There were so many to remember but all sounded great!
We ordered wine and began our dinner with fried calamari and stuffed mushrooms. The calamari was fried golden brown and served with a bold marinara sauce. The large mushroom caps were stuffed with a tasty mix of sausage, garlic, onions, herbs.
Then, onto dinner … large portions of shrimp with broccoli rabe, a seafood Michaelangelo with pasta mixed with shrimp and other fresh seafoods topped with a hearty red sauce. Exactly what I had wanted to eat! Steaks and chops also we’re on the menu, to be grilled to your liking, or topped with a variety of brown or tomato sauces, peppercorns. They came out of the kitchen perfectly grilled!
Desserts included a Tiramisou, chocolate cake, Lemoncello cake, sorbetto and tartufo.
The restaurant had new ownership but the original kitchen crew had remained on board! Their skills in the kitchen made our experience an enjoyable and delectable one! I recommend Freelance Bistro for an authentic Italian meal … plenty of food and easy on the wallet.
… moreWe ordered wine and began our dinner with fried calamari and stuffed mushrooms. The calamari was fried golden brown and served with a bold marinara sauce. The large mushroom caps were stuffed with a tasty mix of sausage, garlic, onions, herbs.
Then, onto dinner … large portions of shrimp with broccoli rabe, a seafood Michaelangelo with pasta mixed with shrimp and other fresh seafoods topped with a hearty red sauce. Exactly what I had wanted to eat! Steaks and chops also we’re on the menu, to be grilled to your liking, or topped with a variety of brown or tomato sauces, peppercorns. They came out of the kitchen perfectly grilled!
Desserts included a Tiramisou, chocolate cake, Lemoncello cake, sorbetto and tartufo.
The restaurant had new ownership but the original kitchen crew had remained on board! Their skills in the kitchen made our experience an enjoyable and delectable one! I recommend Freelance Bistro for an authentic Italian meal … plenty of food and easy on the wallet.
Paul Adams,RPT
Attention to detail on all food items ordered indicated all items were made in house. The caesar salad was outstanding as was the homemade chestnut soup. Flavorings, i.e. garlic, herbs & spices were present but subtle allowing the patron to enjoy the taste of the main items included in the dish. One entre had a slightly broken sauce. There is no wine list for higher end wines to date. Their business will grow once the word gets out as these new owners restarted this establishment only 2 months ago.
… moreChris Petrock
I went in about 4 days ago and had some of the best fried calamari I’ve had in a long time, My wife had an order of fried meatballs and raved about them. Restraunt is making huge improvements under new ownership
… moreSelena
Everybody was extremely nice and helpful. Two of us got a meat dish and loved it. The rest ordered pasta and a fish plate. Both were very nice. Since I am Italian born I will end this review by saying: “entri come amici, esci come famiglia”
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