Lita Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The Ahi tuna tartare was incredibly fresh and complemented by crunchy almonds for added texture."
• "Shrimp turnovers were exquisite."
• "Our food was rich, flavorful and filling."
• "Each dish presented at Lita is a work of art, with meticulous attention to detail evident in every plate."
• "Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, combining traditional Portuguese ingredients and recipes with a modern twist."
• "The grilled octopus, beautifully seared on the outside and served with a delightful eggplant and avocado puree."
• "The food was so fresh and light and delicious, and cooked perfectly."

Cons:

• "the food was good, it's not worth the price."
• "the baked salt cod... the cod was spoiled and not edible."
• "Portion sizes were very small, which in itself is not a bad thing, but your food better be spot on."
• "The food was not off the charts."
• "for me though, the food was kind of bland, small, and not worth $250 for 2 people."
• "Do not order the Paella it is burnt & crispy."
• "the piri piri chicken was cooked properly but was somehow lacking in flavor."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was some of the best I have had in my life."
• "The ‘cocktail aficionado’ Ricardo Rodriguez is extremely knowledgeable and shares a full backstory on every aspect of food and drink, it truly deepens the concept of the restaurant and it’s quite entertaining as well."
• "The service was exceptional."
• "Every one we interacted with was personable, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly."
• "Our host, Cristiano, was attentive and service overall was very friendly."
• "From the moment we walked in to the moment we bid our farewells, service was impeccably attentive."
• "The staff was very attentive and welcoming, and our server Dave was the best server to us!"

Cons:

• "The music at La Otra was way too loud and another guest next to us was smoking (or vaping) in the restaurant and no one stopped him."
• "Our server, Cristiano, seemed uncomfortable as a server. He was unable to recommend a white wine for my wife and was unsure if the bar could make a Bloody Mary for me."
• "Waiters were friendly, but not very attentive-we kept having to ask for plates or utensils."
• "The service at La Otra was super slow - despite it not being busy it took maybe 30-40 minutes until we were greeted and our drinks hit the table."
• "within 20 minutes we were asked 3 times to order our food as we had to be out of our seats by 7:00?"

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Beautiful decor and ambiance."
• "The atmosphere exuded elegance and sophistication, creating the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening."
• "The atmosphere was very chic, sexy, inviting."
• "Despite the bustling atmosphere, the spaced-out tables provide a sense of privacy."
• "The vibe was right."
• "It's elevated dining in a strip mall... once you go inside, you're transported into a modern, spacious, open concept, and extremely clean space."
• "Ambiance is fun and modern, and the service and how they operate is great!"

Cons:

• "The restaurant was beautiful but loud."
• "The outside of the restaurant is disappointing."
• "Atmosphere doesn't feel like an Iberian/Spanish/Portuguese restaurant. Decor feels like I'm in Ikea."
• "A little dark and music was a little loud and now I sound old and grumpy lolol it is great here."

Value

Pros:

• "Prices were great, I definitely recommend to everyone."
• "I rate Lita 4 out of 5 stars for its dedication to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction."
• "It’s not cheap but worth it."
• "Lita successfully engaged all 5 senses at a very reasonable price point for elevated dining."
• "Be prepared to spend a little more than usual BUT it is 100% worth it."

Cons:

• "EVERYTHING HERE IS OVERPRICED AS THE BUSINESS IS RUN TO PROFIT MAXIMIZE."
• "Very expensive restaurant billed as fine dining but it missed the mark."
• "It was a LONG dinner too and expensive."
• "Food was good but very expensive for the area."
• "Spent over $300 for dinner with my wife and we left there disappointed and hungry."
• "My husband went to McDonald’s afterwards because he was hungry after spending 300 on dinner."