Pretty typical Italian restaurant. Nothing that really stood out, but a good solid meal if you're craving the typical Italian dishes and and a glass of wine. Not the place to go if you want to be wowed.
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John B.
Great Restaurant! Had a good dinner there on last Saturday, with friends.
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Steve R.
Average food. Tired to use a great travelzoo offer I purchased (two appetizers, dinner and desert) but was one day past the deal date. I received the cost back, but no meal deal! Restaurant was empty, so it should have been no big deal. Too many other restaurants in Northville/Novi.
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Lee D.
Always get a great meal here. Osso Bucco and Chilean Sea Bass are excellent entrees if you're ready for a full meal while the steak salad and mussels are great for something less filling. Roy's guitar and keyboard playing on Friday and Saturday provides a wonderful complement to a great meal.
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Daniel H.
The food was good, the portions were huge, and the service was OK. Had the penne paradiso, sauteed chicken and jumbo shrimp w/ spinach and sun dried tomatoes. The others had the Osso Buco (veal shank) and the linguini pescatora. Ended the meal w/ a hazelnut gelato. I was flirting with giving this place 4 stars, but for the price, I think the quality of food was just part for the course. And to that point, there wasn't anything that makes this a place that you have to come back to.
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Clark G.
The food: Solid, respectable italian. Calamari, spaghetti with meatballs, seafood dishes -- all very tasty. The service: Not amazing. Sometimes you feel like you are forgotten (like when your waitress doesn't take your order for 20 minutes -- and you're the only people in the restaurant)
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Anna K.
I'm a fan of this restaurant, but with some limitation. Excellent bread basket, house salad is delicious. I always order Veal Tosca, which is not in the menu at this time, but they always make it for me when I ask for it. Veal is the best I've had at any restaurant! Really outstanding. Service is always good. The pasta side dish is very average so I get a veggie instead of the pasta. (Kind of sad for an Italian restaurant). I notice they are updating their outdated decor- good for them. They noticed it needs a face lift and are doing something about it. I plan to be a longtime customer.
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Cheryl U.
We recently revisited Tirami Su and were pleasantly surprised! We've eaten there twice in a week and both my husband and I kept saying "WOW!". The drinks were served properly (VERY cold Martini and wine chilled just right), the service was fantastic (Kimberly) and ALL of the food we had both times was outstanding. We will go back again and have plans to take another couple who we know enjoys a nice dining experience.
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Angela M.
Went for a pre-Valentine's Day dinner. Service was good and drinks and dinner were served quite quickly. The place wasn't crowded when we arrived, probably because we arrived between 5-5:30 pm, but by the time we left people were waiting to be seated. I ordered the chicken piccatta. 3 nice sized chicken cutlets that were moist and tender. I really liked the meal, very tasty sauce with mushrooms and the perfect amount of lemon. It also came with a small plate of pasta with tomato sauce. Nothing to write home about. My husband had the lobster ravioli. He really seemed to be enjoying it! I took a taste, and indeed it was really good! The only thing we didn't really care for was the dipping oil for the bread. It had a very pronounced vinegar taste to it. We've never been served dipping oil with vinegar in it, usually it's just olive oil with spices. Prices were average for a slightly upscale restaurant. Would we go again? Maybe for a special occasion.
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Janis M.
Enjoyed the lunch but told the waitress I was allergic to dairy/cheese. Although I ordered the pasta with veg. and marinara, the taste was rich and wonderful...suspiciously so. After urging her to check, they grind cheese into the pasta. This is not in the description so I alert all you dairy intolerant to avoid this restaurant.
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Gabriele N.
Since I was out of town for my birthday, one of my good friends from law school brought me here for a very belated birthday dinner because I love Italian food. We ate late (815 or so) on a Thursday evening, so we were seated quickly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was enjoyable...our party of three was seated in a booth. The space is relatively small, but well-designed and didn't feel cramped, and the place has a warm, low lit feel that makes it homey. Service was very good, our waitress came by and checked on us regularly without hovering. It's not a place to go if you're not ready to spend some money. My pasta dish was $14, and if I'd wanted to make additions to the sauce it would have been extra. They had an extensive menu of both food and wine. I ordered a glass of the Chianti Classico Riserva and it was wonderful. They have a "design your own pasta plate" option, so I ordered cappellini with the semplice sauce (just a basic marinara). It was delicious...the pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was just what I wanted and the portion size was generous without being over the top. We ordered dessert, and of course I had to have the namesake dish. It was not the best tiramisu I've had...the ladyfingers were a little dry and there was too much cream. All in all though, it was a very satisfying meal and enjoyable experience.
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Paul W.
Dinner for 6 here, and we all enjoyed it. I stuck to the basics and ordered ravioli with a meat sauce which was quite tasty. The others ordered something with seafood and a pasta. We had a California merlot with the dinner. I thought the restaurant was a good experience in the small town of Northville. In the bar area was a fellow playing the guitar nicely. Seafood restaurant inland from the sea always makes me cautious for seafood shelf life is short.
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Maya B.
Haiku # 49 O sole mio More like, "really just me-oh, who wouldn't come back?" So Tirami Su of Northville, eh? Well Northville isn't really a place that comes time mind when I think of good Italian food (East PA, NY, NJ, and a number of big cities). That said, Italian isn't really the most complex of foods to prepare and serve decently. Here's the breakdown: The Ambiance: One word--dated! (Did I mention the place was empty on a beautiful Sunday evening at 7PMish?) The Food: Average. From the wide variety we all tried when visiting for the first time (2 pastas, 1 chicken, 2 salads (one dinner size), 1 soup, and 1 ap), no one was impressed, however, we did all manage to eat our food. I might have lucked out the most just opting for the tomato, olives, and peppers salad and adding mozzarella. The Service: Pretty sub-par. The waitress was basically a dud. The food was slow. The Price: Pricey! Considering the quality of the food and service, this joint is way too expensive. Will I be coming back? No, thank you! Too many actually worthwhile places around to drop my dollars on!
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Brian M.
Went there last Saturday and had a great time. The service was fantastic--thank you Alison for making it a special night for us. We each had great dishes and everything form the appetizer to the main course was served in perfect harmony with each other. Everything was incredible--can't wait to return.
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Riley M.
I got a gift certificate for Tirami Su for Christmas gift and decided to take my mom and young daughter. We went on a Sunday afternoon walked into a empty Restaurant not one other person the the whole time we were there. The atmosphere was OK nothing special. I was not happy with the bathrooms not very clean at all. We were seated right away. I was not impressed with our waiter at all he was really dull. My 7 year old daughter commented on how he must really hate his job. He did his job glasses always full checked on us, but we were the only people there. A smile goes along way. I feel when you pay 20$ to 30$ a plate you expect a great experience. I ordered the salmon and my mom and daughter ordered the spaghetti. Food took about 15 min. I was disappointed when I took my first bite and the potato's were cold. Nothing like paying for cold food. However the salmon was fantastic and hot. My daughter liked her spaghetti and my mom loved the pees in hers, said it was a nice contrast. She said the sauce was OK not worth the money. I also think you should get a salad or soup with your meal and not have to pay extra, I mean really it's already 20$ 30$ a plate. I did get a small smile out of my waiter when I gave him a large tip. After hearing about the Pastor leaving 0 tip at Apple Bees with a note saying "I give God 10% why would I give you 18%." I think all the Christians out there need to steep up and show people we do care. I was happy I had the chance to try this Restaurant with a gift card. I will not be going back, it's such a shame this place has potential to be great.
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ryan k.
After a recent visit to Tirami Su I have decided that it is in fact not "WooHoo! As good as it gets!". This time I ordered the same things as before and was actually really let down. My osso bucco didn't have that flair about it that it did the first time, the apps were only so so, and it is too outrageously expensive to not be absolutely flawless. I have no problem with a $240 bill so long as I feel as though we just ate like kings, but when there are obviously flaws like bland and overcooked risotto or running into a chunk of fat in every third bite of veal shank...well, that's a problem. If I would have been at say some local little Italian place that isn't trying to be all pretentious then I would go with 4 stars, but given the circumstance, I'm calling Tirami Su only OK. PS: $12 for a snifter of Remy VSOP.
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Mikio O.
Tiramisu was delicious.
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Christina K.
My hubby took me here for our date night on a Friday. The interior is really outdated and reminded me of my friends grandma's house. As I looked over the menu nothing really popped out, it's the usual Italian fare but with no flare. I checked out the specials and decided to order the Shrimp and Scallop ravioli and my hubby ordered a pasta dish with shrimp in a tomato sauce. Our meals also came with a salad that took forever to come out and our bread basket was only refilled after our meals came which was about an hour later. The shrimp on both of our dishes did not taste fresh, I think they were prepackaged frozen shrimp. Same thing with my scallops. If I'm paying $20 for a dish I expect that the shrimp and scallops are both fresh!!! Needless to say I was very disappointed with this place and will not return! But I'm planning on going to Maisano's in Novi soon...to be continued...
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Steve K.
Stopped in last night after picking my wife up at the airport. Quite delightful. We ordered cocktails, which were very fair pours, and turned out to be reasonably priced at $6 - compared to $8 or even $10 at similar restaurants we frequent. First were taken to a table right next to a rather large AARP group that was VERY loud. Asked the hostess if we could be moved - no problem! A booth happened to open up just then a fair bit from the loud group, and we snagged it. Our waiter was professional and efficient, although could've checked back a tad more often. My wife surprised me by ordering one of my favorite Italian dishes - angel hair pasta w/fra diavalo & sausage, plus a side Caesar salad. I caved and ordered the same, adding my usual anchovies to the Caesar, plus I added sun dried tomatoes to the pasta. Generally, I order a bit sturdier pasta for red sauces, and should've done the same here, but still DELISH!!! My wife felt the Caesar coulda had a tad more garlic, but I found it wonderful. I often order fra diavolo, and theirs was among the best I've had outside of NYC. I'm not a big dessert guy, but my wife loves tirami su, and since it's the restaurant's namesake, just HAD to try it. She thought it was a bit dry, but still took the leftover home. All in all, a pretty solid place, with darned good food, nice ambience, good service and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!!
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Rachel S.
I have to travel out of my way 40 minutes to get here but I'd do it at least once a month. Very well seasoned Italian food. Starts with the standard bread basket but the spices they put on a plate with olive oil for it are pleasing. They have a good selection of wine albeit marked up in price. The menu is mostly pasta and seafood but there are good cuts of meat and salad. I ordered steak my first time but was not disappointed. I split Tiramisu for dessert and was in heaven - even splitting in two left enough portion wise. Light and fluffy filling with a little bit of alcoholic chocolate after taste - divine!
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Melissa K.
I bought a Groupon here a few months ago. I have tried to come here three times now during the hours listed on their website and it has mysteriously been closed. We even called last week and no one mentioned that it would not be open today. I drove from Ann Arbor for the third time for this bs. No wonder it's going under and needs Groupon--can't make any money if you're never open. Will be requesting my money back from Groupon. Don't bother with this place.
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Scott H.
I was taken to dinner here last night. The decor was nice and downtown Northville is beautiful. Aspiring to a downtown Plymouth. However, the food and service was barely acceptable. There were only maybe 15 other patrons and, with the exception on getting our water, we had to flag down the waitress every time we wanted something. She was nice enough but not very conscious of us. The food is priced at a premium and if it was well prepared and fresh it would easily be worth it. I had the lamb chops ordered medium rare. They came from medium to well done. The medium ones were cooked more on one side than the other so the rarer of the meat was from the middle to one side. The middle to the other was well. They tasted good but unremarkable. The broccoli was not fresh and tough, and the asparagus was limp and over cook. The bruschetta was basically a deep dish mini pizza. The bread for the table was virtually tasteless and the oil for dipping was tasty because instead of putting the balsamic on the bruschetta they put it in the oil. My wife believes it was to cover the cheap olive oil. In a day and age where there are terrific food programs on television and books written by amazing chefs, there is absolutely no excuse for mediocre fine dining food. And, even worse for Tirami Su, these same complaints have been posted here since 2009. I would hope that a dinner crowd of 15 and consistently similar complaints would motivate the owners to step up their game. They definitely have the core of a great restaurant (great location, nice decor, and a nice selection of food on the menu). Now take it to the next level.
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Nicole M.
My boyfriend and I are both foodies with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. We rarely go out and have the kind of experience we had this evening. The food was amazing and well balanced. He had the cheese ravioli with bolognese. The filling had a wonderful hint of nutmeg and the sauce was a nice blend of savory and sweet. I had the gnocchi with gorgonzola in a tomato cream sauce. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the asparagus and red pepper were a great addition to the dish. I wish I were still eating it. It's that good. We are occasionally dessert people and I have to say that I would go back just for the cannoli. The funny thing is, despite how delicious it was, the food wasn't even the best part of the experience. Our server, Nancy, did an outstanding job. We have yet to experience such a high level of service anywhere else. Even if the food had been terrible (which it wasn't),we would have given this place another try based on the service alone.
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Chrystal M.
I always get sad when I go out to eat and I feel the place was not as good as I expected. We came to Northville for lunch to eat at Tom+Chee for opening weekend. When we were down we headed downtown to hunt some faries and visit their homes. We wanted to eat someplace close and my husband mentioned he had seen a place called Tirami Su down the block. We headed down there and felt a bit out of place because the atmosphere was extremely fancy, but as we walked inside we saw their were quite a few folks in shorts and tshirts like ourselves. As I glanced at the menu, and the prices, I worried that their wouldn't be something simple for kiddo to eat. She ended up ordering the alfredo. She is very picky and likes a thinner , creamier sauce. This was really thick and sticky. I tasted it and it had hardly no flavor at all. It was like milk with no flavor. My husband ordered their Gnocchi dish. He swapped out the ragu sauce for the tomato cream sauce. He took 2 bites and was done. I wasn't a fan either. I ordered the seafood alfredo. It came with the same tomato cream sauce. We left rather sad. It had no flavor. I expected so much more for a plate of pasta that costs almost $20.
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Harry B.
Our first time, loved it. We went for lunch on Sunday about 4pm. I had the Veal Parmesan and my wife had the char-grilled salmon and spinach, with asparagus and broccoli on the side. After a quick false-start (I had ordered my veal ~without~ cheese) our waiter Jason quickly and professionally wisked my plate to the kitchen and returned with a fresh one (not the usual scrape off the cheese and re-serve, which is always obvious and never tasty). My side of penne pasta was excellent. We shared the Calamari appetizer, without a doubt it was the best I have ever eaten, fresh and tender with just the right amount of breading, and served with a delicious dipping sauce. For dessert my wife had the Tiramisu which she enjoyed thoroughly, and I had the Vanilla Gelato (Ice cream) which was excellent as well. The ambiance was good; a nice touch was the authentic Italian music instead of some crappy music that the dishwasher and the bus boys picked out. Everything in the restaurant was fine-tuned to give a worthwile Italian dining experience and we recommend it to all.
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Jes P.
This place has lost some quality in food and service but there are a few nice things to point out. 1.) it's a local business in downtown Northville so you can stroll down the street for a bite to eat. There is free parking right around for those driving. 2.) the bread that comes out before you eat is warm and sprinkled with parmesan cheese! It also comes with an olive oil/balsamic sauce for dipping. 3.) the food is decent and their signature dessert is still the best around. The service is a little slow though. When we stopped in for lunch on a Monday, the place had very few people but we couldn't get the attention of any servers! I made eye contact with one, closed my menu and put it to the edge of the table (cue for, we're ready). No hint taken so I went up to the server (who BTW, wasn't doing anything at all) and let him know that we were ready to order. He acknowledged what I said but then left the area all together. Hmmmmm...., where did he go? This was beginning to be a game of hide-and-seek (which is not so fun when you're hungry). I was hoping we could at least get some water but the servers seemed to be giving us the silent treatment :-( We were finally able to order (and get some water too!). I got the penne lobster which seemed very true in taste to its Italian roots (I think Sicilian). There were large chunks of lobster in it which were fresh. I also got a side salad and asked for the dressing on the side but it was all over the place. Oh well. There used to be other locations of Tirami Su which I remember to be better in quality of food and service (one on Orchard Lake in Farmington Hills where Pars Restaurant is currently located and one in Clinton Township). In the end, our experience was so-so but small improvements could give it those extra stars it needs to 'shine'!
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John L.
Service was prompt and consistent. Had the chicken parm and the house salad with creamy basaltic dressing. Dressing was excellent. Chicken parm was light and melted in my mouth with a light crust. Nice environment with white tablecloths. Will go back for sure.
We ended up trying this place on a whim a few weeks ago, during some music festival that left a long wait everywhere else. I'm not a fan of Italian food, but since the wait was manageable and I was starving, I gave it a shot. That shot hit what I hope was not a once in a lifetime bullseye, but may have been. I ordered the Filet Mignon since I was in the mood for a good steak. It is served with a really good zip sauce, nice rosemary roasted potatoes, some seasonal vegetables, and a forgettable side pasta. My wife almost ordered the same, but opted out at the last minute. She has regretted it since. The steak was absolutely amazing. I don't know how else to describe it, but it was so tender and incredibly flavorful. I've eaten probably hundreds of Filet Mignon in my life, cooking many myself, and this gem topped the list. I'm almost afraid to re-visit, as I don't think it can be repeated. We were both tasting it and trying to figure out the secret. The only real downfall was the incredible slow service. I'll update again with a new steak review sometime soon, and if it is anywhere near as good I'll sing the praises.
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Tanya E.
Well done, hearty Italian food. I love the cozy atmosphere, too. My husband loves gnocchi and he said hands down, the best is here.
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Alexandria C.
The food was okay. The service was okay. Nothing memorable about the experience. I felt more impressed by the outside which made me expect more from it. Unfortunately a lot of chains are a better quality, which is sad since I like supportingnl local businesses.
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Stacy M.
My friends took me here to celebrate my birthday. When we arrived, we stood at the hostess stand for over 5 minutes before anyone came. We started to think we came in the wrong door. Even though we had reservations, they looked confused when we gave them our name. We then waited another 5 minutes to get seated. I think the staff might've been distracted by an angry couple who'd been waiting to be sat. The bread was delicious and my food was average so I have no complaints here. The issue came during courses when one of the servers dropped a bottle of beer that sprayed all over me when it hit the floor. Ok, not mad about that. We all make mistakes. It did get a little chilly though because portions of my hair were drenched, as well as my coat. Our group just laughed about it and said it was a birthday we'd all remember. :-) When the manager finally stopped by to apologize she offered to pay for my coat to get dry cleaned. I thought this was a good gesture, but turns out she didn't have any intention of reimbursing me. My birthday was in November. By January I still hadn't received any check so I called the restaurant. The manager acted confused about any incident and told me she'd have to call me back. When she called me back she admitted to getting my dry cleaning receipt in the mail, but didn't know what it was about. I included my name, address, the date of our visit, my phone number AND my email address with the receipt.... why wouldn't she at least follow-up? So, after that it was a bunch of phone calls to the restaurant.... First she lost the receipt and needed me to send her another one. Then she was waiting for the owner to approve it. Then she told me she was waiting for the owner to write the check. Then she stopped taking my calls and let another manager take them. I was beginning to wonder if it was even worth all the aggravation, but that's probably what she was hoping for. Anyways, I finally received my check in April....almost 6 months after we were there!!! Very disappointing for a bill that was only $43.57.....
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Ernie M.
We were there on 8/14 with a group of eight and had a great dinner with excellent service by Melissa. I had the Caesar salad followed by the shrimp scampi and both were excellent. the shrimp scampi sauce was terrific. My wife had the salmon salad and thought it too was great. Since I don't like a real tomatoey pasta sauce, I asked for the pasta side to use an Alfredo sauce and it was delicious. One of the things I liked when we got the bill was that Melissa made sure we knew the 18% tip was included---I gave her a bigger tip for pointing this out. we will go back soon.
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Mark C.
I hadn't been here in years, but a Groupon beckoned. Perhaps it'd be better than the previous reviews indicated; it wasn't horrible in my memory, anyway. Well, the bad reviews are actually kind! Starting with their website: old & tired. Get a designer and do it right or don't have one! It DOES blend with their interior decor though. Old & tired - it looks like something Grandma would go to. I will give it props for interior cleanliness, though. Didn't need to use the restrooms, but the main section is clean. Starting with the entrance - no one around the counter in the lobby for 5 minutes or so. I think the waitresses are also the receptionists. We finally got seated and were told "the specials are on the last page." No recitation of the day's specials, just an implied "find 'em yourself." The menu is a dated traditional Italian menu - nothing new or exciting. My wife & I rarely drink when we go out, but the wine list looked satisfactory. My wife ordered the Linguine Pescatore, I ordered the Veal ... oh god, I don't remember, whatever was on the Wednesday special in the back. By the way, the specials are just a daily rotating thing, not a newly printed page because they found something special at the butcher shop. The bread arrived. Nothing special other than being cold and unevenly baked. Now, another review mentioned that the dipping oil was tasteless. I concur - normally the dipping oil at an Italian restaurant is of the highest quality and has some spiciness and good "olivy-ness" to it. This was just ... nothing. The Balsamic they pour into the oil at least had some flavor. Our food arrived promptly. However, my wife looked at her dish and got the waitress back to the table. "My mussels aren't opened!" she said. As anyone even faintly familiar with seafood knows, an unopened bivalve means that it wasn't alive at the time of cooking. My wife separated out the 4 mussels and asked that they be replaced (or at least assumed they'd be replaced). AS for the rest of her dish: scallops: OK, shrimp: not worth it (little guys & tough), clams: tough, sauce: serviceable, linguine - OK, slightly overcooked. My veal whatever: STOP WITH THE SAUCE and CHEESE! There was a quarter inch of oily sauce in my plate, and a huge layer of so-so mozzarella covering 3 small cutlets. The veal was actually quite good after being scraped clean of the sauce and half the mozzarella being cut away. The little side pasta was not very good - the sauce was just sweet with no spiciness. Well, the "replacement" mussels arrived. Only, they weren't replacement, fresh mussels. They were the same mussels, only now they had half the shell removed and were smothered in tomato sauce! THAT, my friends, is a problem. Perhaps my wife should have tried one, but the risk was too high. We get our bill. I was planning on giving a 15% tip (our waitress was functional, but not especially pleasant or helpful - just barely average), but I see that they've added an 18% tip to our bill. Now, I don't know about you, but this is the first time in my 45 years of dining out and paying the bill that a restaurant has added an 18% tip on a bill for a party of 2. A party of 6 or 8 I understand, and even a party of 4 perhaps, but a party of 2? Oh well, pay the bill (glad I had a Groupon), and leave. Past the two waitresses who were talking between themselves in the front and didn't say "good night", past the empty lobby where no one said "good night", and out the door. Never to return, Groupon or not. Note: I have been informed by a Yelp member that the 18% gratuity included was part of the Groupon deal. It is. My apologies. I missed that part of the fine print. My take: Get a chef, a real chef, that knows both traditional and contemporary Italian dishes, and goes out daily for food to create a real daily special. And perhaps knows something about cooking shellfish ... Lighten up the decor a bit. Get someone to redo the menu (including the fonts!). Get some waitresses to show enthusiasm . And don't include an 18% tip for a party of 2. Perhaps the waitresses will notice when their tips are sub-par that they need to improve their skills. Now it might be fair to say that I spend every other week in Palm Beach and have access to some really fine dining there so perhaps my expectations are high, but the prices charged here at in line with the prices charged in the Palm Beach area. This place would be closed in six months or less had it been located there.
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Enice A.
Delicious authentic Italian food!! Went here last night with a Groupon. I had the seafood ravioli which was absolutely delish! My guy had the Spaghetti with bolognese sauce and meatballs. It was SUPER quiet maybe because it was a Monday night, but we didn't mind. We were there for his birthday and it just made it feel more intimate. Our server was awesome and sweet, very helpful. We also got a yummy basket of bread and we got the chocolate cannoli for dessert which was probably the best I've ever had. A very nice gem. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the ambiance and dinnerware/china can use some updating and sprucing up. The fireplace is a nice touch though. We'll definitely be back.
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Adam B.
Had a decent family meal here. Food was inconsistent - the pasta was great across the board, but my steak was a little chewy. Service was above average - server was very friendly and able to answer questions with ease. There was another party near us who was quite loud and obviously pretty intoxicated. Although I don't blame the restaurant for their behavior, other than for maybe over serving them, it was clear that many other guests near them were bothered. If one group is ruining the atmosphere of a small dining room, a manager should walk by and politely ask them to quiet down. Anyway, a pretty good Italian restaurant. Nothing extraordinary, but would go back if in the area.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Gabriel M.
Pretty typical Italian restaurant. Nothing that really stood out, but a good solid meal if you're craving the typical Italian dishes and and a glass of wine. Not the place to go if you want to be wowed.
(3)John B.
Great Restaurant! Had a good dinner there on last Saturday, with friends.
(4)Steve R.
Average food. Tired to use a great travelzoo offer I purchased (two appetizers, dinner and desert) but was one day past the deal date. I received the cost back, but no meal deal! Restaurant was empty, so it should have been no big deal. Too many other restaurants in Northville/Novi.
(1)Lee D.
Always get a great meal here. Osso Bucco and Chilean Sea Bass are excellent entrees if you're ready for a full meal while the steak salad and mussels are great for something less filling. Roy's guitar and keyboard playing on Friday and Saturday provides a wonderful complement to a great meal.
(5)Daniel H.
The food was good, the portions were huge, and the service was OK. Had the penne paradiso, sauteed chicken and jumbo shrimp w/ spinach and sun dried tomatoes. The others had the Osso Buco (veal shank) and the linguini pescatora. Ended the meal w/ a hazelnut gelato. I was flirting with giving this place 4 stars, but for the price, I think the quality of food was just part for the course. And to that point, there wasn't anything that makes this a place that you have to come back to.
(3)Clark G.
The food: Solid, respectable italian. Calamari, spaghetti with meatballs, seafood dishes -- all very tasty. The service: Not amazing. Sometimes you feel like you are forgotten (like when your waitress doesn't take your order for 20 minutes -- and you're the only people in the restaurant)
(3)Anna K.
I'm a fan of this restaurant, but with some limitation. Excellent bread basket, house salad is delicious. I always order Veal Tosca, which is not in the menu at this time, but they always make it for me when I ask for it. Veal is the best I've had at any restaurant! Really outstanding. Service is always good. The pasta side dish is very average so I get a veggie instead of the pasta. (Kind of sad for an Italian restaurant). I notice they are updating their outdated decor- good for them. They noticed it needs a face lift and are doing something about it. I plan to be a longtime customer.
(4)Cheryl U.
We recently revisited Tirami Su and were pleasantly surprised! We've eaten there twice in a week and both my husband and I kept saying "WOW!". The drinks were served properly (VERY cold Martini and wine chilled just right), the service was fantastic (Kimberly) and ALL of the food we had both times was outstanding. We will go back again and have plans to take another couple who we know enjoys a nice dining experience.
(4)Angela M.
Went for a pre-Valentine's Day dinner. Service was good and drinks and dinner were served quite quickly. The place wasn't crowded when we arrived, probably because we arrived between 5-5:30 pm, but by the time we left people were waiting to be seated. I ordered the chicken piccatta. 3 nice sized chicken cutlets that were moist and tender. I really liked the meal, very tasty sauce with mushrooms and the perfect amount of lemon. It also came with a small plate of pasta with tomato sauce. Nothing to write home about. My husband had the lobster ravioli. He really seemed to be enjoying it! I took a taste, and indeed it was really good! The only thing we didn't really care for was the dipping oil for the bread. It had a very pronounced vinegar taste to it. We've never been served dipping oil with vinegar in it, usually it's just olive oil with spices. Prices were average for a slightly upscale restaurant. Would we go again? Maybe for a special occasion.
(4)Janis M.
Enjoyed the lunch but told the waitress I was allergic to dairy/cheese. Although I ordered the pasta with veg. and marinara, the taste was rich and wonderful...suspiciously so. After urging her to check, they grind cheese into the pasta. This is not in the description so I alert all you dairy intolerant to avoid this restaurant.
(2)Gabriele N.
Since I was out of town for my birthday, one of my good friends from law school brought me here for a very belated birthday dinner because I love Italian food. We ate late (815 or so) on a Thursday evening, so we were seated quickly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was enjoyable...our party of three was seated in a booth. The space is relatively small, but well-designed and didn't feel cramped, and the place has a warm, low lit feel that makes it homey. Service was very good, our waitress came by and checked on us regularly without hovering. It's not a place to go if you're not ready to spend some money. My pasta dish was $14, and if I'd wanted to make additions to the sauce it would have been extra. They had an extensive menu of both food and wine. I ordered a glass of the Chianti Classico Riserva and it was wonderful. They have a "design your own pasta plate" option, so I ordered cappellini with the semplice sauce (just a basic marinara). It was delicious...the pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was just what I wanted and the portion size was generous without being over the top. We ordered dessert, and of course I had to have the namesake dish. It was not the best tiramisu I've had...the ladyfingers were a little dry and there was too much cream. All in all though, it was a very satisfying meal and enjoyable experience.
(4)Paul W.
Dinner for 6 here, and we all enjoyed it. I stuck to the basics and ordered ravioli with a meat sauce which was quite tasty. The others ordered something with seafood and a pasta. We had a California merlot with the dinner. I thought the restaurant was a good experience in the small town of Northville. In the bar area was a fellow playing the guitar nicely. Seafood restaurant inland from the sea always makes me cautious for seafood shelf life is short.
(4)Maya B.
Haiku # 49 O sole mio More like, "really just me-oh, who wouldn't come back?" So Tirami Su of Northville, eh? Well Northville isn't really a place that comes time mind when I think of good Italian food (East PA, NY, NJ, and a number of big cities). That said, Italian isn't really the most complex of foods to prepare and serve decently. Here's the breakdown: The Ambiance: One word--dated! (Did I mention the place was empty on a beautiful Sunday evening at 7PMish?) The Food: Average. From the wide variety we all tried when visiting for the first time (2 pastas, 1 chicken, 2 salads (one dinner size), 1 soup, and 1 ap), no one was impressed, however, we did all manage to eat our food. I might have lucked out the most just opting for the tomato, olives, and peppers salad and adding mozzarella. The Service: Pretty sub-par. The waitress was basically a dud. The food was slow. The Price: Pricey! Considering the quality of the food and service, this joint is way too expensive. Will I be coming back? No, thank you! Too many actually worthwhile places around to drop my dollars on!
(2)Brian M.
Went there last Saturday and had a great time. The service was fantastic--thank you Alison for making it a special night for us. We each had great dishes and everything form the appetizer to the main course was served in perfect harmony with each other. Everything was incredible--can't wait to return.
(4)Riley M.
I got a gift certificate for Tirami Su for Christmas gift and decided to take my mom and young daughter. We went on a Sunday afternoon walked into a empty Restaurant not one other person the the whole time we were there. The atmosphere was OK nothing special. I was not happy with the bathrooms not very clean at all. We were seated right away. I was not impressed with our waiter at all he was really dull. My 7 year old daughter commented on how he must really hate his job. He did his job glasses always full checked on us, but we were the only people there. A smile goes along way. I feel when you pay 20$ to 30$ a plate you expect a great experience. I ordered the salmon and my mom and daughter ordered the spaghetti. Food took about 15 min. I was disappointed when I took my first bite and the potato's were cold. Nothing like paying for cold food. However the salmon was fantastic and hot. My daughter liked her spaghetti and my mom loved the pees in hers, said it was a nice contrast. She said the sauce was OK not worth the money. I also think you should get a salad or soup with your meal and not have to pay extra, I mean really it's already 20$ 30$ a plate. I did get a small smile out of my waiter when I gave him a large tip. After hearing about the Pastor leaving 0 tip at Apple Bees with a note saying "I give God 10% why would I give you 18%." I think all the Christians out there need to steep up and show people we do care. I was happy I had the chance to try this Restaurant with a gift card. I will not be going back, it's such a shame this place has potential to be great.
(2)ryan k.
After a recent visit to Tirami Su I have decided that it is in fact not "WooHoo! As good as it gets!". This time I ordered the same things as before and was actually really let down. My osso bucco didn't have that flair about it that it did the first time, the apps were only so so, and it is too outrageously expensive to not be absolutely flawless. I have no problem with a $240 bill so long as I feel as though we just ate like kings, but when there are obviously flaws like bland and overcooked risotto or running into a chunk of fat in every third bite of veal shank...well, that's a problem. If I would have been at say some local little Italian place that isn't trying to be all pretentious then I would go with 4 stars, but given the circumstance, I'm calling Tirami Su only OK. PS: $12 for a snifter of Remy VSOP.
(3)Mikio O.
Tiramisu was delicious.
(3)Christina K.
My hubby took me here for our date night on a Friday. The interior is really outdated and reminded me of my friends grandma's house. As I looked over the menu nothing really popped out, it's the usual Italian fare but with no flare. I checked out the specials and decided to order the Shrimp and Scallop ravioli and my hubby ordered a pasta dish with shrimp in a tomato sauce. Our meals also came with a salad that took forever to come out and our bread basket was only refilled after our meals came which was about an hour later. The shrimp on both of our dishes did not taste fresh, I think they were prepackaged frozen shrimp. Same thing with my scallops. If I'm paying $20 for a dish I expect that the shrimp and scallops are both fresh!!! Needless to say I was very disappointed with this place and will not return! But I'm planning on going to Maisano's in Novi soon...to be continued...
(1)Steve K.
Stopped in last night after picking my wife up at the airport. Quite delightful. We ordered cocktails, which were very fair pours, and turned out to be reasonably priced at $6 - compared to $8 or even $10 at similar restaurants we frequent. First were taken to a table right next to a rather large AARP group that was VERY loud. Asked the hostess if we could be moved - no problem! A booth happened to open up just then a fair bit from the loud group, and we snagged it. Our waiter was professional and efficient, although could've checked back a tad more often. My wife surprised me by ordering one of my favorite Italian dishes - angel hair pasta w/fra diavalo & sausage, plus a side Caesar salad. I caved and ordered the same, adding my usual anchovies to the Caesar, plus I added sun dried tomatoes to the pasta. Generally, I order a bit sturdier pasta for red sauces, and should've done the same here, but still DELISH!!! My wife felt the Caesar coulda had a tad more garlic, but I found it wonderful. I often order fra diavolo, and theirs was among the best I've had outside of NYC. I'm not a big dessert guy, but my wife loves tirami su, and since it's the restaurant's namesake, just HAD to try it. She thought it was a bit dry, but still took the leftover home. All in all, a pretty solid place, with darned good food, nice ambience, good service and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!!
(4)Rachel S.
I have to travel out of my way 40 minutes to get here but I'd do it at least once a month. Very well seasoned Italian food. Starts with the standard bread basket but the spices they put on a plate with olive oil for it are pleasing. They have a good selection of wine albeit marked up in price. The menu is mostly pasta and seafood but there are good cuts of meat and salad. I ordered steak my first time but was not disappointed. I split Tiramisu for dessert and was in heaven - even splitting in two left enough portion wise. Light and fluffy filling with a little bit of alcoholic chocolate after taste - divine!
(5)Melissa K.
I bought a Groupon here a few months ago. I have tried to come here three times now during the hours listed on their website and it has mysteriously been closed. We even called last week and no one mentioned that it would not be open today. I drove from Ann Arbor for the third time for this bs. No wonder it's going under and needs Groupon--can't make any money if you're never open. Will be requesting my money back from Groupon. Don't bother with this place.
(1)Scott H.
I was taken to dinner here last night. The decor was nice and downtown Northville is beautiful. Aspiring to a downtown Plymouth. However, the food and service was barely acceptable. There were only maybe 15 other patrons and, with the exception on getting our water, we had to flag down the waitress every time we wanted something. She was nice enough but not very conscious of us. The food is priced at a premium and if it was well prepared and fresh it would easily be worth it. I had the lamb chops ordered medium rare. They came from medium to well done. The medium ones were cooked more on one side than the other so the rarer of the meat was from the middle to one side. The middle to the other was well. They tasted good but unremarkable. The broccoli was not fresh and tough, and the asparagus was limp and over cook. The bruschetta was basically a deep dish mini pizza. The bread for the table was virtually tasteless and the oil for dipping was tasty because instead of putting the balsamic on the bruschetta they put it in the oil. My wife believes it was to cover the cheap olive oil. In a day and age where there are terrific food programs on television and books written by amazing chefs, there is absolutely no excuse for mediocre fine dining food. And, even worse for Tirami Su, these same complaints have been posted here since 2009. I would hope that a dinner crowd of 15 and consistently similar complaints would motivate the owners to step up their game. They definitely have the core of a great restaurant (great location, nice decor, and a nice selection of food on the menu). Now take it to the next level.
(2)Nicole M.
My boyfriend and I are both foodies with extensive experience in the restaurant industry. We rarely go out and have the kind of experience we had this evening. The food was amazing and well balanced. He had the cheese ravioli with bolognese. The filling had a wonderful hint of nutmeg and the sauce was a nice blend of savory and sweet. I had the gnocchi with gorgonzola in a tomato cream sauce. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the asparagus and red pepper were a great addition to the dish. I wish I were still eating it. It's that good. We are occasionally dessert people and I have to say that I would go back just for the cannoli. The funny thing is, despite how delicious it was, the food wasn't even the best part of the experience. Our server, Nancy, did an outstanding job. We have yet to experience such a high level of service anywhere else. Even if the food had been terrible (which it wasn't),we would have given this place another try based on the service alone.
(5)Chrystal M.
I always get sad when I go out to eat and I feel the place was not as good as I expected. We came to Northville for lunch to eat at Tom+Chee for opening weekend. When we were down we headed downtown to hunt some faries and visit their homes. We wanted to eat someplace close and my husband mentioned he had seen a place called Tirami Su down the block. We headed down there and felt a bit out of place because the atmosphere was extremely fancy, but as we walked inside we saw their were quite a few folks in shorts and tshirts like ourselves. As I glanced at the menu, and the prices, I worried that their wouldn't be something simple for kiddo to eat. She ended up ordering the alfredo. She is very picky and likes a thinner , creamier sauce. This was really thick and sticky. I tasted it and it had hardly no flavor at all. It was like milk with no flavor. My husband ordered their Gnocchi dish. He swapped out the ragu sauce for the tomato cream sauce. He took 2 bites and was done. I wasn't a fan either. I ordered the seafood alfredo. It came with the same tomato cream sauce. We left rather sad. It had no flavor. I expected so much more for a plate of pasta that costs almost $20.
(1)Harry B.
Our first time, loved it. We went for lunch on Sunday about 4pm. I had the Veal Parmesan and my wife had the char-grilled salmon and spinach, with asparagus and broccoli on the side. After a quick false-start (I had ordered my veal ~without~ cheese) our waiter Jason quickly and professionally wisked my plate to the kitchen and returned with a fresh one (not the usual scrape off the cheese and re-serve, which is always obvious and never tasty). My side of penne pasta was excellent. We shared the Calamari appetizer, without a doubt it was the best I have ever eaten, fresh and tender with just the right amount of breading, and served with a delicious dipping sauce. For dessert my wife had the Tiramisu which she enjoyed thoroughly, and I had the Vanilla Gelato (Ice cream) which was excellent as well. The ambiance was good; a nice touch was the authentic Italian music instead of some crappy music that the dishwasher and the bus boys picked out. Everything in the restaurant was fine-tuned to give a worthwile Italian dining experience and we recommend it to all.
(5)Jes P.
This place has lost some quality in food and service but there are a few nice things to point out. 1.) it's a local business in downtown Northville so you can stroll down the street for a bite to eat. There is free parking right around for those driving. 2.) the bread that comes out before you eat is warm and sprinkled with parmesan cheese! It also comes with an olive oil/balsamic sauce for dipping. 3.) the food is decent and their signature dessert is still the best around. The service is a little slow though. When we stopped in for lunch on a Monday, the place had very few people but we couldn't get the attention of any servers! I made eye contact with one, closed my menu and put it to the edge of the table (cue for, we're ready). No hint taken so I went up to the server (who BTW, wasn't doing anything at all) and let him know that we were ready to order. He acknowledged what I said but then left the area all together. Hmmmmm...., where did he go? This was beginning to be a game of hide-and-seek (which is not so fun when you're hungry). I was hoping we could at least get some water but the servers seemed to be giving us the silent treatment :-( We were finally able to order (and get some water too!). I got the penne lobster which seemed very true in taste to its Italian roots (I think Sicilian). There were large chunks of lobster in it which were fresh. I also got a side salad and asked for the dressing on the side but it was all over the place. Oh well. There used to be other locations of Tirami Su which I remember to be better in quality of food and service (one on Orchard Lake in Farmington Hills where Pars Restaurant is currently located and one in Clinton Township). In the end, our experience was so-so but small improvements could give it those extra stars it needs to 'shine'!
(3)John L.
Service was prompt and consistent. Had the chicken parm and the house salad with creamy basaltic dressing. Dressing was excellent. Chicken parm was light and melted in my mouth with a light crust. Nice environment with white tablecloths. Will go back for sure.
(5)Rosemarie Z.
Will never eat here again. Had reservations for a Thursday night for four. Walked in and surprised to see the bar counter full of people. Waited a few minutes before someone finally showed up to seat us. Dining room pretty empty for 6:30 dinner time. Service was very slow. Our entrées finally came. I took one bite of my whitefish entrée and was overtaken with an extremely strong, nauseating,stale fish taste. My husband then tasted it and agreed it was bad fish. As I was politely spitting my bite out the waitress assured me it was fresh fish and asked me if I would like another plate of it. My appetite being crushed I said no thanks. Then she asked if I wanted to see the menu. I said no as I had totally lost my appetite. No one apologized, no manager ever came to our table throughout the entire 2 hours we were there. We walked out of the restaurant with not one employee saying goodnight , in fact no human beings in sight to acknowledge our patronage. Horrible experience . Would like to rate a negative star
(1)Mike D.
We ended up trying this place on a whim a few weeks ago, during some music festival that left a long wait everywhere else. I'm not a fan of Italian food, but since the wait was manageable and I was starving, I gave it a shot. That shot hit what I hope was not a once in a lifetime bullseye, but may have been. I ordered the Filet Mignon since I was in the mood for a good steak. It is served with a really good zip sauce, nice rosemary roasted potatoes, some seasonal vegetables, and a forgettable side pasta. My wife almost ordered the same, but opted out at the last minute. She has regretted it since. The steak was absolutely amazing. I don't know how else to describe it, but it was so tender and incredibly flavorful. I've eaten probably hundreds of Filet Mignon in my life, cooking many myself, and this gem topped the list. I'm almost afraid to re-visit, as I don't think it can be repeated. We were both tasting it and trying to figure out the secret. The only real downfall was the incredible slow service. I'll update again with a new steak review sometime soon, and if it is anywhere near as good I'll sing the praises.
(4)Tanya E.
Well done, hearty Italian food. I love the cozy atmosphere, too. My husband loves gnocchi and he said hands down, the best is here.
(5)Alexandria C.
The food was okay. The service was okay. Nothing memorable about the experience. I felt more impressed by the outside which made me expect more from it. Unfortunately a lot of chains are a better quality, which is sad since I like supportingnl local businesses.
(3)Stacy M.
My friends took me here to celebrate my birthday. When we arrived, we stood at the hostess stand for over 5 minutes before anyone came. We started to think we came in the wrong door. Even though we had reservations, they looked confused when we gave them our name. We then waited another 5 minutes to get seated. I think the staff might've been distracted by an angry couple who'd been waiting to be sat. The bread was delicious and my food was average so I have no complaints here. The issue came during courses when one of the servers dropped a bottle of beer that sprayed all over me when it hit the floor. Ok, not mad about that. We all make mistakes. It did get a little chilly though because portions of my hair were drenched, as well as my coat. Our group just laughed about it and said it was a birthday we'd all remember. :-) When the manager finally stopped by to apologize she offered to pay for my coat to get dry cleaned. I thought this was a good gesture, but turns out she didn't have any intention of reimbursing me. My birthday was in November. By January I still hadn't received any check so I called the restaurant. The manager acted confused about any incident and told me she'd have to call me back. When she called me back she admitted to getting my dry cleaning receipt in the mail, but didn't know what it was about. I included my name, address, the date of our visit, my phone number AND my email address with the receipt.... why wouldn't she at least follow-up? So, after that it was a bunch of phone calls to the restaurant.... First she lost the receipt and needed me to send her another one. Then she was waiting for the owner to approve it. Then she told me she was waiting for the owner to write the check. Then she stopped taking my calls and let another manager take them. I was beginning to wonder if it was even worth all the aggravation, but that's probably what she was hoping for. Anyways, I finally received my check in April....almost 6 months after we were there!!! Very disappointing for a bill that was only $43.57.....
(1)Ernie M.
We were there on 8/14 with a group of eight and had a great dinner with excellent service by Melissa. I had the Caesar salad followed by the shrimp scampi and both were excellent. the shrimp scampi sauce was terrific. My wife had the salmon salad and thought it too was great. Since I don't like a real tomatoey pasta sauce, I asked for the pasta side to use an Alfredo sauce and it was delicious. One of the things I liked when we got the bill was that Melissa made sure we knew the 18% tip was included---I gave her a bigger tip for pointing this out. we will go back soon.
(3)Mark C.
I hadn't been here in years, but a Groupon beckoned. Perhaps it'd be better than the previous reviews indicated; it wasn't horrible in my memory, anyway. Well, the bad reviews are actually kind! Starting with their website: old & tired. Get a designer and do it right or don't have one! It DOES blend with their interior decor though. Old & tired - it looks like something Grandma would go to. I will give it props for interior cleanliness, though. Didn't need to use the restrooms, but the main section is clean. Starting with the entrance - no one around the counter in the lobby for 5 minutes or so. I think the waitresses are also the receptionists. We finally got seated and were told "the specials are on the last page." No recitation of the day's specials, just an implied "find 'em yourself." The menu is a dated traditional Italian menu - nothing new or exciting. My wife & I rarely drink when we go out, but the wine list looked satisfactory. My wife ordered the Linguine Pescatore, I ordered the Veal ... oh god, I don't remember, whatever was on the Wednesday special in the back. By the way, the specials are just a daily rotating thing, not a newly printed page because they found something special at the butcher shop. The bread arrived. Nothing special other than being cold and unevenly baked. Now, another review mentioned that the dipping oil was tasteless. I concur - normally the dipping oil at an Italian restaurant is of the highest quality and has some spiciness and good "olivy-ness" to it. This was just ... nothing. The Balsamic they pour into the oil at least had some flavor. Our food arrived promptly. However, my wife looked at her dish and got the waitress back to the table. "My mussels aren't opened!" she said. As anyone even faintly familiar with seafood knows, an unopened bivalve means that it wasn't alive at the time of cooking. My wife separated out the 4 mussels and asked that they be replaced (or at least assumed they'd be replaced). AS for the rest of her dish: scallops: OK, shrimp: not worth it (little guys & tough), clams: tough, sauce: serviceable, linguine - OK, slightly overcooked. My veal whatever: STOP WITH THE SAUCE and CHEESE! There was a quarter inch of oily sauce in my plate, and a huge layer of so-so mozzarella covering 3 small cutlets. The veal was actually quite good after being scraped clean of the sauce and half the mozzarella being cut away. The little side pasta was not very good - the sauce was just sweet with no spiciness. Well, the "replacement" mussels arrived. Only, they weren't replacement, fresh mussels. They were the same mussels, only now they had half the shell removed and were smothered in tomato sauce! THAT, my friends, is a problem. Perhaps my wife should have tried one, but the risk was too high. We get our bill. I was planning on giving a 15% tip (our waitress was functional, but not especially pleasant or helpful - just barely average), but I see that they've added an 18% tip to our bill. Now, I don't know about you, but this is the first time in my 45 years of dining out and paying the bill that a restaurant has added an 18% tip on a bill for a party of 2. A party of 6 or 8 I understand, and even a party of 4 perhaps, but a party of 2? Oh well, pay the bill (glad I had a Groupon), and leave. Past the two waitresses who were talking between themselves in the front and didn't say "good night", past the empty lobby where no one said "good night", and out the door. Never to return, Groupon or not. Note: I have been informed by a Yelp member that the 18% gratuity included was part of the Groupon deal. It is. My apologies. I missed that part of the fine print. My take: Get a chef, a real chef, that knows both traditional and contemporary Italian dishes, and goes out daily for food to create a real daily special. And perhaps knows something about cooking shellfish ... Lighten up the decor a bit. Get someone to redo the menu (including the fonts!). Get some waitresses to show enthusiasm . And don't include an 18% tip for a party of 2. Perhaps the waitresses will notice when their tips are sub-par that they need to improve their skills. Now it might be fair to say that I spend every other week in Palm Beach and have access to some really fine dining there so perhaps my expectations are high, but the prices charged here at in line with the prices charged in the Palm Beach area. This place would be closed in six months or less had it been located there.
(1)Enice A.
Delicious authentic Italian food!! Went here last night with a Groupon. I had the seafood ravioli which was absolutely delish! My guy had the Spaghetti with bolognese sauce and meatballs. It was SUPER quiet maybe because it was a Monday night, but we didn't mind. We were there for his birthday and it just made it feel more intimate. Our server was awesome and sweet, very helpful. We also got a yummy basket of bread and we got the chocolate cannoli for dessert which was probably the best I've ever had. A very nice gem. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the ambiance and dinnerware/china can use some updating and sprucing up. The fireplace is a nice touch though. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Adam B.
Had a decent family meal here. Food was inconsistent - the pasta was great across the board, but my steak was a little chewy. Service was above average - server was very friendly and able to answer questions with ease. There was another party near us who was quite loud and obviously pretty intoxicated. Although I don't blame the restaurant for their behavior, other than for maybe over serving them, it was clear that many other guests near them were bothered. If one group is ruining the atmosphere of a small dining room, a manager should walk by and politely ask them to quiet down. Anyway, a pretty good Italian restaurant. Nothing extraordinary, but would go back if in the area.
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