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0 Stars - Earlier today, 2/9, around lunchtime, five coworkers and I went to L’amore Restaurant to celebrate a coworker’s birthday. What should have been a simple, happy lunch turned into one of the most horrifying dining experiences I’ve ever had. After taking only two bites of my cheese ravioli, I immediately noticed the texture was off. Then I felt it, a snap and crunch in my mouth. I spit the bite back onto my plate and was horrified to see half of a waterbug or large cockroach mixed in with my food. Using my fingers, I pulled what was still in my mouth out onto the plate and found roach legs, part of the head, and a visible antenna. I had already swallowed part of it. Yes. I ingested part of a waterbug. My coworkers inspected the plate and confirmed exactly what I feared. This wasn’t a mistake. It was absolutely a large waterbug. We immediately alerted the waiter. His response? He looked at the plate, then looked at me in a way that strongly suggested he believed we planted it ourselves. No concern. No apology. No “are you okay?” He simply grabbed the plate and walked away to the back. That reaction alone was almost as disturbing as the roach itself. We all stood up and left immediately, completely disgusted and unable to even consider eating anywhere else after what we had just experienced. Our coworker’s birthday celebration was completely ruined. And in hindsight, it all makes sense. When we first arrived, a worker was standing outside begging people to come in. Against our better judgment, we gave the place a chance. This is what we got. The irony? The bathroom was sparkling clean. Maybe the kitchen could use even half of that level of attention. If you’re thinking about eating here, do yourself a favor and stay far away. The sanitary conditions are clearly questionable, but even worse is the complete lack of accountability, professionalism, and basic care for customers. This place doesn’t just serve food, it serves disgust. Steer clear.

1/5 - Service was extremely slow despite not being a busy night at all and food was extremely bland and not cooked well. My fiancé and I went on a Sunday evening, waited over an hour and 15 minutes for our entrees. Couple behind us also complained multiple times about the long wait for their entrees. As mentioned service is extremely slow. Drinks took over half an hour to provide. Food is bland, not seasoned and is not worth the price tag. Ordered a filet, $62 and did not eat more than a couple bites because it was tasteless, and was not cooked correctly, underdone and raw. Fiancé ordered the salmon ($38) and also stopped after a couple of bites. 4 stars for atmosphere as that was great - beautiful architecture, and ceilings that give you a view of Buffalo. Read reviews prior to dining, wish we liked it. Absolutely, not worth the money; however, we LOVED our stay at the hotel! 10/10 recommend the hotel!

11/21/23 La Pizza & La Pasta was full so we took a table at Firenze Ristorante Toscano & Bar. They share the same menu so it was not a big deal. But you have to wait in the same line to be seated... Actually Firenze was a more refined space, quieter and not as bright. La Pizza was bright white! and so loud! :/ Now that I'm thinking back on it, it was like being in a bright white kitchen... Had lunch with my coworkers since we hardly see each other face to face :D Italian Cola, Molecola - This was good, it didn't taste super sweet even though the small bottle had 35mg of sugar. It was similar to Maine Roots Mexican Cola. Focaccia Rossa - Amazing! We all loved it, the touch of tomato. So good, I could just eat this bread all day long! Rigatoni Alla Carbonara - I do love a good carbonara and this was just phenomenal! My only comment, and this is a personal thing, it was too al dente, now I know people will argue with me about it but like I said, it's a personal thing. :D The sauce was creamy, and the Guanciale OMG! WOW this is what Carbonara really should be. Panna Cotta - this was delicious! The panna cotta was cream and not overly sweet. The crumble was just the perfect amount that I was able to get a bit of crunch with every bite.

0,5/5. We had dinner at the Il Cortile Restaurant yesterday night. Can’t believe we took a cab to get there on time, then we had to wait because we were 5min early. Bartender doesn’t know anything about wine. When we got to the table the waiter was nervous and agressive. We had to wait 1h to get our pasta while sipping this horrible French white wine that we couldn’t taste before ordering it. The food was bellow average, most of it ended up in the garbage. Last but not least we threw up in the toilet because of the bad wine. Ended up with a bill of 209$ for 3 dishes and a bottle of wine. I would never recommend this place to anyone! Careful about the doubtful reviews.

11/10/2019 AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE! A confirmed reservation was worthless. Forced to wait 1.5 HOURS in the bar, surrounded by bridge and tunnel wanna-bee "aristocrats," all for the privilege of having dinner with the thrill of a possible sighting of a third tier celebrity. Even worse, no employees exhibit any graciousness, warmth, or understanding. Since this place has been open for approximately 5 years, there is no excuse for overbooking. It's all done deliberately to create the aura of an "exclusive" destination. This proves why private clubs still thrive in New York City.

No response no respect I am waiting 2 food is ready but no response very Prb

Review rating: 1.0

Very disappointed. So disappointing! I chose a more expensive hotel for our anniversary trip. From the first step into the lobby, the hotel appeared very dirty and worn - entry doors with hand prints, carpets with stains and the floors were in disrepair. The carpets in the hallways were filthy with big stains. The room was not ready so they did hold our bags. The room itself was satisfactory, but it had ONE set of bath towels. They did bring up a second set. We had trouble figuring out the AC, but after 2 calls to the desk and no response from the "engineer" we figured it out. The 6th floor terrace had dead plants in the pots - it is mid May and could have been planted. The bar was dark when we arrived and the beverage manager was covering for the "no show" bartender. The patio was also not updated with fresh plants. The coffee and danish in the morning were also lacking. We were told that the bar is closed Sunday and Monday, even though we paid a $30 resort fee to have access to a cocktail and appetizer each night. Overall, we were extremely disappointed with this hotel. The only real thing going for it was the DUMBO location and proximity to some attractions. There is a Hampton Inn by Hilton on the next corner. Wished we would have stayed there.

Review rating: 3.0

0 Stars - Earlier today, 2/9, around lunchtime, five coworkers and I went to L’amore Restaurant to celebrate a coworker’s birthday. What should have been a simple, happy lunch turned into one of the most horrifying dining experiences I’ve ever had. After taking only two bites of my cheese ravioli, I immediately noticed the texture was off. Then I felt it, a snap and crunch in my mouth. I spit the bite back onto my plate and was horrified to see half of a waterbug or large cockroach mixed in with my food. Using my fingers, I pulled what was still in my mouth out onto the plate and found roach legs, part of the head, and a visible antenna. I had already swallowed part of it. Yes. I ingested part of a waterbug. My coworkers inspected the plate and confirmed exactly what I feared. This wasn’t a mistake. It was absolutely a large waterbug. We immediately alerted the waiter. His response? He looked at the plate, then looked at me in a way that strongly suggested he believed we planted it ourselves. No concern. No apology. No “are you okay?” He simply grabbed the plate and walked away to the back. That reaction alone was almost as disturbing as the roach itself. We all stood up and left immediately, completely disgusted and unable to even consider eating anywhere else after what we had just experienced. Our coworker’s birthday celebration was completely ruined. And in hindsight, it all makes sense. When we first arrived, a worker was standing outside begging people to come in. Against our better judgment, we gave the place a chance. This is what we got. The irony? The bathroom was sparkling clean. Maybe the kitchen could use even half of that level of attention. If you’re thinking about eating here, do yourself a favor and stay far away. The sanitary conditions are clearly questionable, but even worse is the complete lack of accountability, professionalism, and basic care for customers. This place doesn’t just serve food, it serves disgust. Steer clear.

Signal: 0.0%

1/5 - Service was extremely slow despite not being a busy night at all and food was extremely bland and not cooked well. My fiancé and I went on a Sunday evening, waited over an hour and 15 minutes for our entrees. Couple behind us also complained multiple times about the long wait for their entrees. As mentioned service is extremely slow. Drinks took over half an hour to provide. Food is bland, not seasoned and is not worth the price tag. Ordered a filet, $62 and did not eat more than a couple bites because it was tasteless, and was not cooked correctly, underdone and raw. Fiancé ordered the salmon ($38) and also stopped after a couple of bites. 4 stars for atmosphere as that was great - beautiful architecture, and ceilings that give you a view of Buffalo. Read reviews prior to dining, wish we liked it. Absolutely, not worth the money; however, we LOVED our stay at the hotel! 10/10 recommend the hotel!

Signal: 0.0%

11/21/23 La Pizza & La Pasta was full so we took a table at Firenze Ristorante Toscano & Bar. They share the same menu so it was not a big deal. But you have to wait in the same line to be seated... Actually Firenze was a more refined space, quieter and not as bright. La Pizza was bright white! and so loud! :/ Now that I'm thinking back on it, it was like being in a bright white kitchen... Had lunch with my coworkers since we hardly see each other face to face :D Italian Cola, Molecola - This was good, it didn't taste super sweet even though the small bottle had 35mg of sugar. It was similar to Maine Roots Mexican Cola. Focaccia Rossa - Amazing! We all loved it, the touch of tomato. So good, I could just eat this bread all day long! Rigatoni Alla Carbonara - I do love a good carbonara and this was just phenomenal! My only comment, and this is a personal thing, it was too al dente, now I know people will argue with me about it but like I said, it's a personal thing. :D The sauce was creamy, and the Guanciale OMG! WOW this is what Carbonara really should be. Panna Cotta - this was delicious! The panna cotta was cream and not overly sweet. The crumble was just the perfect amount that I was able to get a bit of crunch with every bite.

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0,5/5. We had dinner at the Il Cortile Restaurant yesterday night. Can’t believe we took a cab to get there on time, then we had to wait because we were 5min early. Bartender doesn’t know anything about wine. When we got to the table the waiter was nervous and agressive. We had to wait 1h to get our pasta while sipping this horrible French white wine that we couldn’t taste before ordering it. The food was bellow average, most of it ended up in the garbage. Last but not least we threw up in the toilet because of the bad wine. Ended up with a bill of 209$ for 3 dishes and a bottle of wine. I would never recommend this place to anyone! Careful about the doubtful reviews.

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