03/11/2024: The location of the restaurant is welcoming and reflects the traditional Salento style, but suffers from narrow and closed spaces. As soon as I entered, I noticed the air was not very fresh and there were too many people, which made the environment uncomfortable. The organization of the tables is lacking, with the absence of cloth tablecloths and napkins.
An unpleasant episode was the request for a normal Coke, which was instead served with a Coke Zero, a non-negligible error. Furthermore, the arrangement of the tables on different floors creates inconvenience for guests. The lack of bread at the table is another negative point, as is the frying which was excessively oily. However, the service stands out for the courtesy of the staff, even if important elements such as a physical menu are missing, making the experience less complete.
After the appetizers, the service slowed down: we waited a long time before the waiter came to remove the dirty dishes and check the progress of the meal. The wait for the first one was three quarters of an hour and, although good, it did not fully meet expectations. The bathroom, small and poorly maintained, with dirty windows and an impractical sink in the corridor, reflects an internal organization that leaves something to be desired.
The absence of a basket for cold wine was another sore point. The lack of background music contributes to a monotonous atmosphere. One embarrassing moment was when a waiter, while serving a pan-like dish, unapologetically dropped a bottle of wine, simply throwing napkins on the table to clean up the stain.
The second course, which arrived shortly after, was a pleasant surprise: the very tender suckling pig served with mashed potatoes seasoned with sesame seeds was excellent and hot. However, the potatoes arrived cold and slightly battered, and the grilled vegetables on the side, including cabbage, were not equally appreciated.
The dessert, a tiramisu served in a cup, was good, but the portion was definitely too small, suitable only for a taste.
In summary, the culinary experience showed ups and downs: the courteous service and some quality dishes contrasted with poor management and several organizational shortcomings that negatively affected the overall experience.
28/10/2024: In a few words, absolutely worth trying. Well done.
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