Forgione Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The service is top notch! From beginning to end!"
• "And the service is excellent - friendly, intimate, professional and helpful."
• "Service was also best in class. Felt very welcome, generally homey environment."
• "Service was top notch and consistent."
• "Our waitress was knowledgeable, attentive and lovely!"
• "Service was terrific and the wine list extensive."
• "Warm, knowledgeable staff provides an extra layer to the experience that is not to be missed."

Cons:

• "Also the wine service was poor. We waited way too long for bottles to open and our glasses were empty for an annoyingly long time."
• "We complained about them being so rude and out of control and the restaurant did nothing about it."
• "Service was good, but again not exceptional."
• "Except for our waitress. She was short and rude with us."
• "Service was perfunctory but efficient, as delivered by a team of sprinting Eastern European girls."
• "Service was lacking a bit considering we were one of few tables."
• "The service should be more attentive for a restaurant of this caliber."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was inviting, rustic with a nice mix of industrial touches."
• "A dim, bustling ambiance at night makes for a non-intrusive dining environment, worthy of dates or even business dinners."
• "The ambiance is beautiful."
• "You will fall in love with the ambiance the minute you walk in the door."
• "Ambience and atmosphere is awesome, is cozy and intimate, yet down home."
• "When you enter you feel a very comforting ambiance. It is definitely a warm homie feeling."
• "The atmosphere was beautiful....very warm and inviting."

Cons:

• "Restaurant was a way too loud. The only way to talk was to yell, which everybody did."
• "There is community seating in the bar which worked for us but it was noisy."
• "This place is LOUD -- like, sports bar loud. Decor is very rustic and dark."
• "The restaurant was dark, homey and bit loud."
• "NOT TODDLER FRIENDLY."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Desserts are very good for a sweet tooth."
• "This place never disappoints. The Lobster Chili is a must."
• "The star of the menu is the Bell & Evan Roast Chicken for Two."
• "Every single bite was impeccable."
• "Hands down one of the best food experiences."
• "The duck with cherry sauce was among the best duck dishes we've had."
• "The food was absolutely delicious; I really enjoyed the chili lobster Texas toast."

Cons:

• "EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with this expensive place where the food was just mediocre."
• "Pot au Veau - very disappointing dish, this specific cut was mostly fat, gummy and not tasty at all."
• "The beer selection is terrible."
• "My wife got the scallops, and they were a disappointment."
• "The wagyu lardo pasta was too al dente. The halibut sauce was way too salty."
• "The black bass was mediocre, and really don't recommend getting this."
• "The terrine was dry, the duck disappointing in it presentation and portion size and the creme brûlée was more like a watery custard."