Disappointing. We were excited to try the "new" place in town! Told it would be a "30 minute wait" on a Sat night for 6 people and that seemed reasonable. However, It took over an hour to be seated, despite several opportunities for them to push a 4 and 2 top together (gave them to other walk-ins). Finally, they pushed a 2 top up to a booth, which was not exactly comfortable but whatever.
Service was slow - it took 15 minutes for bread and drinks?!?! Food was merely ok but IMO not worth the price. The pork chop was dry, the mussels and spaghetti and meatball were average, and the calamari appetizer was tasty (but left my stomach in knots). Portions were on the small side, including clams casino and clams in red sauce. The drinks were excellent (but service was slow).
Craziest thing: my daughter (7) ordered the "kids chicken parm" for $9. A good deal, as it included ice cream. My son (9) was hungry, so he ordered the adult-sized chicken parm ($21). They came out at the same time and we could not tell them apart!
We rarely complain, but I had to ask. They waiter didn't really have an answer, so he referred me to the manager (I believe?) who told me:
Him: The portion size is the same, but we only charge $9 for the babies (kids)".
Me: "ok, so my 9 year old son, he will be charged $9 then? He's a kid."
Him: "no, he ordered the adult portion."
Me: "but you just said the portions are the same but the kids portion is $9?"
Him: "if he ordered the kids dinner, it would have been $9. But since he ordered the adult, its $21."
Me: (shaking my head, wondering why we didn't go get a nice huge slice of pizza down the street at LaBella) "ok, but do you realize what you are saying? It makes no sense!"
Him: "I realize what I'm saying, I'm not sure you are understanding".
Still shaking my head over this as I write it!
Total time spent from walking in to leaving: ~160 minutes
Total bill: roughly $280 after tip
Chance of coming back: close to zero