Osteria Del Perditempo In Cesena

The mistake was probably trying it on a Saturday night. Too many people, too loud, and above all, incredibly slow service!!! But let's take a step back. We went on the recommendation of friends of friends who had raved about it. The dishes are indeed basic but good; the amount of salt in some dishes (like the parmigiana) needs careful consideration, but overall, it's good. The location is truly unpretentious and welcoming. The waiters (perhaps too few for a Saturday?) are very friendly and helpful, but leaving the table empty (except for drinks after about 30 minutes) for almost an hour seems excessive to me. Despite being called and told about the problem, beyond the apologies and requests for patience... PATIENCE? How can a hungry person be patient? In the meantime, bring a little piadina, maybe some bread, some breadsticks, some chewing gum, I don't know, but bring something! Just to pass the time, and the wait, which then makes people unpleasant and intolerant! Keeping a business going is certainly not easy, but sometimes simple gestures are enough. We'll all try it again as soon as possible this week; maybe it'll have a different effect.