Osteria La Baia Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The gnudi with truffles was amazing."
• "I had an impeccable Pappardelle Bolognese."
• "The food was magnificent, the climate was perfect."
• "Osteria La Baia doesn’t just offer you a great food, it offers an experience!"
• "The chef found a way to elevate Brussels sprouts to something amazing."
• "The food was spectacular! If I could give six stars... Or 10 stars, I would."
• "The food is wonderful, my first dish was Vongole, beautiful pasta, the flavor is amazing."

Cons:

• "Food is below average, menu is very slim."
• "I don’t think it was worth the money ‏I spent their."
• "Food was good, but for the price, can be better."
• "The lobster pasta was totally overcooked and lacked a lot of taste."
• "Dessert was Chocolate Coffee Budino. It was good the first few bites, but became too sweet afterward; I couldn't finish it."
• "Food was mediocre at best, and quite expensive."
• "This restaurant need a serious check of their food… all pastas came out under seasoned and DRY."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was excellent and the ambiance was lovely."
• "Our server was super attentive and knowledgeable, making great recommendations and providing amazing service."
• "Magali at the main desk who greeted us with a beautiful big smile."
• "Thank you for making our Thanksgiving day a special one."
• "Our waitress was very polite and friendly."
• "Thankfully the service was great and the decor very enjoyable."
• "Service was outstanding.. food was good.. but nothing mind bending especially given price points."

Cons:

• "He coughed all around our table (no mask either - considering the times this isn’t just impolite but worrying and potentially harmful)."
• "There is some man in a suit walking around and he was quite rude."
• "Our server didn’t take our food order while we were already having drinks."
• "He very rudely corrected my dad on what he was ordering."
• "Service was slow, put us by the door entrance, right in the middle of the party."
• "Service was good, however very slow."
• "The waiter took 30 mins to acknowledge we brought wine."

Ambiance & Decor

Pros:

• "A clean, modern vibe that wasn’t overrun with people like many other midtown restaurants."
• "Beautiful dining experience to cap off a fantastic day."
• "The ambiance is great."
• "This coastal Italian oasis transports you to the shores of Italy with its elegant ambiance and exceptional cuisine."
• "The restaurant is nice and has relaxing decor."
• "The setting is lovely and feels very updated and fresh."
• "The restaurant decor was beautifully designed and looks very polished."

Cons:

• "I'd suggest those local and visiting to set your sights elsewhere."
• "Wouldn't recommend coming anytime after 5PM regardless of their closing time."
• "We ended up going somewhere else for dessert."
• "The pizza seemed slightly undercooked and limp in the middle."
• "I was very disappointed by the food quality: lacking taste and overpriced."
• "My server wasn't very kind. He didn't smile, say any greetings, or recommend desert that night."
• "The menu is bland and rigid."