Always drove by this place and finally got a chance to try it tonight.
ordered the escargot and the fettucine alfredo.
The escargot came out in a plate with a thick red sauce like a chef boyardee ravioli can
and they were the size of little button mushrooms and tasted like them too. Somewhat bland
and not worth the $7 price tag. I know many places in this city that offer a much better tasting
escargot for a similar price,
Bread however was excellent as I expected.
Fettucine alfredo, very bland and tasteless but left an oily feeling in my mouth, that's all I have to say.
service was average. food took a long time but I didn't mind and the place was relatively empty on a sunday night, server didn't make visits although thats sort of how i'd like it.
overall dinner was average but wasn't worth the >$20 per person price. there are certainly much better italian restaurants within a 10 minute drive from here.
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Place is clean. Boots are nice. Very decent food, nice presentation. Service is spotty: one waitress is very attentive and fast, the other one is not. :-)
Food is above average for a place that is still cheap. Well, cheapish.
Average about $8 per dish, large portions. Fish (salmon) was fresh. Recommended.
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I went for lunch last year for the first time to Casa Verde and was completely disappointed! The decor is old, outdated and overflowing in forest green. The walls and floors looked like they hadn't ever been cleaned. Which made me wonder what's the kitchen like. I started with the Caldo Verde soup which had absolutely no flavour and had to add an enourmous amounts of food to it. I then had the bitoque which is supposed to be a 3 thinly sliced steaks with a au jus and french fries. When it came it look ok except it was 1 gigantic and thick piece of meat. Then I cut into it and it was blood red! The au jus was a gravy out of the can. The only edible thing on the plate was the fries. I was completely appalled with the meal especially since the owners are portuguese! But have absolutely have no clue about portuguese cuisine
I have never been back and will never be back!
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First, the good: I ordered for delivery at about 1:30 a.m., during the Olympics. The person who took my order was pleasant, as was the man who delivered the pies. Delivery took about 40 minutes.
The bad: 2 medium pies, which cost about $25 ... and a lot of it went to waste, because they didn't taste so good. The bacon & mushroom: REALLY salty. The ham & pineapple: nasty. The sauce isn't good, and almost an entire pizza was thrown out.
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If you want to eat over-sized sushi, of questionable freshness, served on cafeteria trays, then you'll like this place. My 2 cents, is you can find at least a dozen other sushi places within 15 minutes, that offers fresher fish, and an experience more aligned with what sushi is all about.
That's my personal take of course, if you're super hungry, then this place might fit the bill, but it's not a food experience by any stretch.
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We actually found this place from the Entertainment Book. This little Thai restaurant is nestled in a corner of a small strip mall at Broadway and Oak. After paying for our parking, we went right in. As soon as we were seated, we were immediately reimbursed for our parking. The décor inside was not particularly impressive. The prices on the big menu seem quite reasonable, especially when compared to other Thai restaurants. I ordered a Red Curry with pork Bento box. The order came pretty quickly, first with a small bowl of hot and sour soup. It was a bit on the salty side. The Red curry port Bento box came with 2 Thai spring rolls and salad. Everything seemed to be rather mediocre, except the red curry pork was very tasty. Well, what can I expect with the price I paid? It is not the greatest Thai food, but it is good enough, especially considering the service, the price and the different fusion food selections on the menu.
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You go to the back of the line or ignored all together. The last time I went to this joint, I mean LAST, I was first on line to be attended, thee little cute waitress totally past me and went to the Asian couple behind me and sat them down. I asked why, no answer, finally someone sat me down. I was to pay for my remark, order and the food took too long to come, specially when the ones behind me were already feasting on their meal. Uped and left.....
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I had dinner here with my boyfriend and my parents. We ordered the appetizer platter and everything included was good, especially the calamari. It wasn't overly greasy, not chewy at all and there was lots of it.
My father had the mousaka and he said it wasn't the best he had ever had, but that he had had far worse elsewhere. My boyfriend and mother had the chicken souvlaki and they both enjoyed it. I had the lamb souvlaki and quite enjoyed that as well.
I don't recall being asked if we wanted pita bread.
The atmosphere and service were good and we used the coupon in the entertainment book, so we saved $13. I would recommend Athene's.
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Really nice food from a big menu, nice location, nice service.
It's got the best seafood I've had in Vancouver, and the non-seafood items are done really well. So come here if you want some great seafood - it's really that simple so I don't feel the need to talk anymore about it.
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I was fooled by the other reviews here. It's not that great. I took my gf here on Valentines Day and it was mostly empty. Another young couple came in, saw how empty it was, and left.
Food is distinctly average. Quite over the top as they attempt to be really flash and create a fine dining experience. But it's kind of ruined by the chinese chefs speaking really loudly in the kitchen and then coming out into the entrance way to empty the garbage. The house itself is really nice though.
Nothing really good to say about the food. They try but really they don't try hard enough in some areas and too much in others.... eg:
- Shrimp cocktail tastes like nothing - appears to be frozen shrimp from the supermarket.
- I got a salad but it tasted ok but came in a stupid twisty cone thing that didn't look impressive... the queen would probably laugh at it.
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I'm not a sushi fan, so I like that the 'other stuff' is so good. They do a great job of all of the dishes, and the various sea foods are done really well. Feels like you are in Japan - you get to see the sushi chef working away in the middle of the restaurant.
Service is good... bringing you drink top ups and a little sample of something extra that you didn't order. Decor is average. Value is better the average considering the quality of food you are getting (I normally spend ~ $30/person here).
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This is a place where it pays to ask questions and be careful with the menu, so make your first visit during the week when it isn't crowded and you don't feel pressured to make fast decisions. Tapas and Asian is a confusing fusion at first, but once you figure it out, it's worth a visit. The food is fresh and carefully prepared, but the portions are small, so choose carefully.
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The coffee at Artigianos is so fabulous that out of town visitors often tell us they crave it when they go back home and Starbucks just won't do any more. Their pastries are also much better than Starbucks, with good variety and fresher items. Their more hearty fare, such as sandwiches, are okay -- good in a pinch, but not really something I'd go there for on purpose.
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We find Bella Roma to be a good weeknight treat. The pizza is very good, they have a decent wine list, and the service is friendly. The owner/manager often brings over little treats or has suggestions on wines that are a good value. We've always eaten in, so I can't comment on the reviewers who have complained about phone orders.
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I have eaten at Provence a few times, so signed up for their online club. This gives you occasional emails and a secret password for insider deals. I love their food, but have had service problems every time.
We live near Provence and have eaten there three times. Each time the food has been good enough that we are willing to overlook the service issues and give them another chance.
On our last visit, three of us went for dinner, one being an out of town business guest. The first bottle of wine I ordered was out of stock. The server apologized and went for my second choice. Also out of stock. The server muttered something about the manager re-doing the wine list and not telling anyone and went for my third choice. Guess what? So I suggested that the server bring us a good red in the $60 range. He went away and presented a bottle that looked fine to me. As he was about to open it,I realized that it was on the wine list in the $100 range. I said to just skip the wine. The server went away and was unapologetic for the switch. At this point, a watchful manager would have stepped in and offered a free bottle or the $100 wine for $60.
Dinner was good, a hearty Provence winter meal with root vegetables. At the end of the meal I asked for the bill and mentioned that I was on the email list and the password of the evening was X. The bill came and there was no discount. I had to ask again.
So, my complaint has nothing to do with the food. It's good, represents the regional cuisine we have enjoyed in the south of France, and I find it to be a decent value as far as quality. However, we repeatedly have service issues at this restaurant. The waiters seem to think that they are above serving in a bistro setting. The owners need to tighten up control.
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My husband and I just wanted a light dinner, so split a BLT. The thick slab of organic bacon was fabulous, as was the bread. What a difference real smoking makes as opposed to chemical additives. The salad was also very good.
I agree with other posters that the pie is expensive. We had ours to go, and while it was delicious, there are better values for good pie out there.
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Was out searching for a restaurant in the area and decided on Indian food.
The food at this restaurant was delicious, I had the butter chicken and rice... The dish was savoury, the sauce was amazing.
The service was solid, though perhaps a little on the slow side considering the restaurant wasn't particulary full.
Value was solid, the portion sizes weren't that big, but the food was very filling so you probably wouldnt be able to eat any more...
Ambiance was solid, we were sitting in a pretty high traffic area though, so we got bumped quite a few times. Otherwise it was a very pretty restaurant, well decorated.
Would definately go back and I reccommed it.
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Being a Vegan for many years now and frequenting Vegetarian establishments almost every day, I have to say this Gem is my favorite for quality of food , ambience and value. Freshness is obvious in all the dishes as vegetables are crisp and visually appealing, tomatoes are red, not pink and avocados perfectly unblemished and ripe.Best Chai in town ,hands down.The price of a meal is reasonable when comparing to veggie dishes elsewhere and the atmosphere is very relaxing, appropriate music and the decor, like the veggies ....visually appealing. Simple,clean,enjoyable,good food ..service is a bit low key, could be a little more upbeat ...but not a reason to miss this jewel of Vegan nourishment.
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A large group of us went here and ordered their "Big Lunch Sampler." It was DELICIOUS! Each dish was distinct in flavour with both subtle and bold flavours and equally yummy. The servers are also very friendly and attentive. This is now a definite favorite of mine. I would recommend this restaurant (and malaysian food in general) to anyone who like asian food.
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We ordered 2 pizzas and were extremely disappointed. The butter chicken pizza tasted nothing like actual butter chicken, although the fresh cilantro on top was a nice touch. The toppings on the tandoori pizza, were actually pretty good. But the pizza crust..... omg...talk about dense and poorly made. I nearly broke my teeth trying to bite into it. It tasted more like unleavened bread than pizza crust. Like they just slapped flour and water together (no kneading, no yeast, no sugar, no fat) and called it dough. They seriously need to learn to make dough properly. Because it was awful. Won't order from this place again.
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