On a sunny day, the setting is beautiful and the restaurant's decor and tables are equally fine. Superb rolls and flavor-intense marinated olives awoke high expectations - the kitchen, however, could not fulfill them. A lunch special of Duck Risotto came as a mushy mountain of too many ingredients and the scampi in the other lunch entree were overcooked. While the grilled octopus appetizer was generous and tasty, excessive saltiness detracted from the dish. We tried some good waters from the vaunted ""water bar"" (a pretentious notion, as the $50 ""Bling"" water from Tennessee can attest), in an unguarded moment, our glasses were topped off with regular tap water. Friendly service and reception. A potential ""destination restaurant"" if the kitchen can keep up its side of the bargain.
Pros: beautiful decor, generously spaced tables, friendly reception and service
Cons: better kitchen supervision is needed
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