I wanted to take my girlfriend out to a nice Italian dinner with some good wine. Mediocre was more like it. \r
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I looked at their website and Ive even walked by it many times and have always noticed a good business. Antica Roma also boasts a wine cellar Award of Excellence 97 to 04 from the Wine Spectator.\r
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I called at 3:30pm to see if they had availability for two. What I got was a rushed woman & Ya, sure come in attitude, who had barely enough time to take my name.\r
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Upon arrival we were graciously greeted and seated promptly. Ambiance is a nice rustic Italian. Unfortunately this is where they become mediocre, but before I get to the grilling I do want to mention the wait staff was quite good and attentive. Now for the grilling, my first wine selection was brought out. Wrong year. Next selection, they didnt have. Finally they brought out a suggestion, I accepted just to relinquish the waitress from the embarrassment. The food was mediocre as well. I selected the squash ravioli. The squash was bland, the sauce was bland and everything was barely warm. My girlfriend selected the seared tuna that was drenched in olive oil.\r
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Onto dessert; my girlfriend selected the gelato, which was obviously old with all the ice crystals. I selected the Creme de Carmel. It was very good if someone wanted Orange Creme de Carmel. Now maybe I missed that important tidbit when I ordered it, but Im fairly certain it wasnt. Maybe someone can confirm?\r
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Bottom line, go for the appetizers or the pizza.
Pros: Good selection of Apps; Good Ambiance
Cons: Wine List Not Current; Tables too Small
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