Cotenna Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Went with a big group and John, our server, was great! Really made the whole experience for our team."
• "We were seated right away and the service was excellent."
• "Service was outstanding, and each of us LOVED our meal, wild boar risotto, lobster ravioli, and roasted branzino."
• "The wait staff is extremely attentive and professional."
• "While walking around town we came across this place... Mariana was very attentive and welcoming."
• "Service was good, fast, friendly; food fresh and pasta homemade."
• "The service was excellent! Attentive, friendly and fast."

Cons:

• "Waited over 20 minutes to be acknowledged."
• "They seated us in the tiny pizzeria spot next door, which is fine but we felt kind of forgotten about since there wasn't staff in the space."
• "We then proceed to wait 15 minutes to actually get our orders placed as the hostess does not take orders."
• "Poor customer service. Staff is extremely rude."
• "Rude/non existent service even when we were the only couple in the restaurant."
• "Service was good, except we didn’t have an option to select tip % and 20% was automatically added."
• "The service however, was probably the worst service I’ve ever received in my life."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Their octopus salad, black truffle gnocchi and Branzino are to die for, as is the San Daniele prosciutto."
• "Food is always delicious, wine is perfection."
• "The food was spectacular. It was amazing, I can't get enough."
• "The octopus salad was incredible so was the spaghetti and meatballs."
• "Everything we had was delicious. Do not pass up the gorgonzola stuffed dates wrapped in speck, it's a perfectly balanced dish."
• "The seafood pasta special was INSANELY delicious, the scallops melt in your mouth."
• "The dishes from appetizer to dessert are simply delectable."

Cons:

• "The 'roasted beets' were clearly boiled, though, and they were a disappointment."
• "In addition to the packed seating, the food is quite bad."
• "The parmesan cheese on the table was old; the taste and structure reminded me of rubber."
• "This time the pasta was massively overcooked and the 'cheese sauce' was more of a flour mixed with butter sauce."
• "Food was a little devoid of flavor which was a shame for Italian dishes."
• "The steak was cooked appropriately however, it lacked flavor and was incredibly tough."
• "The pasta mushrooms & truffle: oily with no truffle taste."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Tucked in the small square footage is a charming and intimate spot."
• "The atmosphere was very cozy, sophisticated and nothing short of high quality."
• "The atmosphere was crowded & fun, elbow to elbow."
• "The ambiance is cozy and warm."
• "The atmosphere - inside and outside - was wonderful."
• "Inside is small and light up with candles. It is casual but intimate space."
• "Great lighting and mood for serial daters or an intimate relationship."

Cons:

• "Place is very small so something to keep in mind."
• "This place is super crammed."
• "Personally I hate being directly next to people on either sides, and that would be the main seating arrangement here."
• "The atmosphere is intimate, the servers are all gems."
• "The space is pretty small/tight when it’s completely full, but if it’s not filled to capacity it would be cute and cozy for a romantic date."
• "The inside is very tight, and super tiny."
• "The space is very limited and people are seated very closed to each others."