Three generations of our reasonably sophisticated, well-traveled family had lunch at Della Santina recently. The coutyard setting was delightful on a hot July day. The welcome was warm but beyond that the service was wretched. Our waiter had an incredibly nasty attitude. After we read the menu (with no lack of delicious choices), we inquired about specials. He heaved a frustrated sigh and brought us a printed sheet with a number of specials. They were not priced. When we asked about the prices, he looked at us with a withering look and asked if we REALLY wanted to know the prices for all the specials. He implied ""if you have to ask, you can't afford it"" \r
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To avoid further unpleasantness, we just ordered off the menu. Delicious cannelloni, a good but cumbersome vegetarian sandwich, good spaghetti and an dull caesar salad. in the final assessment the lousy service dulled a spectacular setting & a good lunch.
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