Andre F
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Hostaria Ducale
I usually have great the experiences of a tasting menu paired with wines; it's consistently a delightful experience. Regrettably, tonight didn't live up to my expectations.
The dining experience left much to be desired. We opted for the 8-course tasting menu with wine pairing at a steep cost of $190 per person, which, while expectedly expensive in Italy, left us with some reservations. The issue became apparent as the evening unfolded. The portions were extraordinarily small, even for a tasting menu. While I anticipated delicate and artfully presented dishes, this was the first time I found myself heading elsewhere for food right after leaving a restaurant. Spending $190 should ensure you leave a restaurant feeling satisfied, not searching for a meal.
I found the wine pairing to be rather mediocre. It seems like there is room for improvement in terms of understanding and refining food and wine pairings
Service started off well, with attentive servers explaining each dish and wine pairings. However, it took a frustrating turn towards the end. Our servers seemed to forget about our table, neglecting water refills and disappearing for extended periods. After 40 minutes of waiting, we had to get up and request the bill ourselves.
Regarding the atmosphere, the music was pleasant, but we had to contend with an abundance of mosquitoes throughout the evening.
I thought a Michelin star restaurant would have higher standards of service. This was a humble lesson to not blindly trust it.
The dining experience left much to be desired. We opted for the 8-course tasting menu with wine pairing at a steep cost of $190 per person, which, while expectedly expensive in Italy, left us with some reservations. The issue became apparent as the evening unfolded. The portions were extraordinarily small, even for a tasting menu. While I anticipated delicate and artfully presented dishes, this was the first time I found myself heading elsewhere for food right after leaving a restaurant. Spending $190 should ensure you leave a restaurant feeling satisfied, not searching for a meal.
I found the wine pairing to be rather mediocre. It seems like there is room for improvement in terms of understanding and refining food and wine pairings
Service started off well, with attentive servers explaining each dish and wine pairings. However, it took a frustrating turn towards the end. Our servers seemed to forget about our table, neglecting water refills and disappearing for extended periods. After 40 minutes of waiting, we had to get up and request the bill ourselves.
Regarding the atmosphere, the music was pleasant, but we had to contend with an abundance of mosquitoes throughout the evening.
I thought a Michelin star restaurant would have higher standards of service. This was a humble lesson to not blindly trust it.