- 整體 4
- 食物 4
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
Lovely restaurant in a very quiet neighborhood. Our server Steve was impeccable in all regards. Why I didn’t rate it 5 stars all the way, is a bit selfish of me. To explain- my dad dined here 40 years ago and raved about this amazing gastronomic experience ( like nothing he had ever experienced before ). I, in turn, dined there 30 years ago based on my dads recommendation . He was indeed correct. It was the single most astounding restaurant I had ever gone to. The minute you walked in there was an appetizer table with an unheard number of items you were free to sample. When you sat down, there were Italian meats and cheeses hanging above your tables you were free to indulge to your hearts delight. The breads and foods kept on flowing . There was no menu. All they asked you was if you preferred meat, fish , or pasta as a main course. All the wines were home made and unlimited. There must have been no fewer than 8 courses of astounding dishes . Memorable was an understatement. We went there 2 nights in a row, and it was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Rome.I remember the place teaming with patrons, both tourist and regulars, and everyone was so darn convivial and happy. I do remember when the bill eventually came, it was a number written on a paper napkin, and that number was exceedingly reasonable at the time.
That said, we returned to Rome this week, 30 years later, with a new wife, and the first place we had to dine at was Ambasciata d’Abruzzo. After all I had been bragging about it for 30 years, and the reviews were all great.
It turns out their business model had changed years ago. They no longer do any of the above. No more limitless foods and appetizers, no more home made wines, all replaced by ala carte menus now. My anticipation did not meet the expectations. It’s just a very good but not once in a lifetime experience.
Do go though if you want excellently prepared Italian cuisine served by a great staff of professionals.
It is a lovely!