Review of Gruppetto
Rebecca Martinez
We had to endure a lengthy wait of approximately 1.5 hours before our meal was finally served. It seemed as if there was a certain friction or disagreement occurring between the servers and the culinary team in the kitchen. This was made apparent when we decided to inquire about the whereabouts of our order. The waiter merely shrugged his shoulders and stated, he was in no position to expedite the process since the chef was still in the process of preparing the meal. In terms of the taste and quality of the food, there was nothing particularly remarkable or memorable that stood out, with the exception of the pancakes. They were the only dish that was somewhat redeeming and noteworthy. The omelette, on the other hand, was incredibly bland and lacked any sort of complexity or depth in flavor. It was as basic as one could be. If you glance at the photograph of the Scrambled eggs, you'll see how they were a letdown! They certainly did not meet our expectations - quite the contrary. They were rather disappointing! The overall dining experience was lackluster and left us feeling unsatisfied. The long wait for our food, coupled with the mediocrity of the dishes, made for a less than enjoyable meal. The evident discord between the servers and the chefs also added an uncomfortable dynamic to our visit. The server's nonchalant attitude towards our concerns was not appreciated and certainly did not enhance our dining experience. We had expected a higher level of service and attentiveness. In conclusion, the only highlight of our meal was the pancakes, the rest of the dishes we ordered were underwhelming and failed to impress us. The omelette was mundane, the scrambled eggs were a disappointment. We can only hope that this was a one-off incident and not indicative of the establishment's usual standards of service and food quality.
Date of experience: July 12, 2024