In response to gravitysrainbow's review, and as the owner of La Finestra, I have a couple of things to say. First off, everyone has the right to their opinion, and we don't really expect to please 100% of our customers. But I know we please 99%. \r
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The reviewer mentioned that we did not offer more bread; we should have been more on top of that. Then they mention that a side salad was $6, actually our dinner salad is only $4.50. Then they clam that the food was good, but the was overpriced. I don't know where this person gets fresh atlantic salmon for $15.50 around LA, but I would like to know. I wouldn't say our meals are a bargain, but we are fairly priced and much more reasonable than many restaurants that serve similar dishes.\r
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Regarding the Italian music; when we stopped playing it we had an overwhelmingly positive response from our customers. We do have one Aerosmith song in our list of 700 songs, and that one is a ballad.\r
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They also thought that $2.50 was overpriced for a soft drink. I don't know where you can eat in a full service restaurant and pay less, but that's me. And we do offer free refills; just ask.\r
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The most amazing part of the review is the comments about our cheese. We use only Parmesan Reggiano, and grind it ourselves daily. If you'd like to see the full block sometime, please let us know. If this person was really an expert on Italian food, they probably would have know that.\r
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We are constantly trying to improve our restaurant, and take these types of comments seriously. I only wish this person had addressed these concerns here in the restaurant and not hidden behind their computer. \r
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If you wish to contact me directly, please feel free to do so at grandall@LaFinestraTarzana
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