We received rave reviews from friends (both visitors and residents) so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived at the hostess desk, (8:45 on a Friday evening) we were told they were booked but to come back in 15 minutes. We decided to go across the street for a drink while we waited (Wahso has no bar but they do serve cocktails with dinner). In hindsight, we should not have bothered to come back but we did. When we came back, there were at least 3 open tables in the dining room so not sure where all those reservations went. Anyway, my husband prepared me for the pricey entrees after taking a peek at the menu when we were at the host desk so I pondered the choices and decided on the wok seared lamb. My husband opted for the duck. While we waited we had an order of dumplings ($17 for 5 of them) which were okay. The deal of the night was their saketini's which were $2.00 so we each ordered one. We ordered wine by the glass to go with our dinner. My husband was having a hard time deciding between a domestic Pinot Noir or a French version so the waiter offered to bring him a sample of each. This is certainly not unusual but at the end of the evening when we got the check, we were shocked to see that there was a charge of $.50 for two wine samples at a quarter a piece. I have to say I was mortified. We have traveled extensively both in the US and Europe and never in my life have I ever been charged for a wine sample. I guess it was a good thing he finished them so he got his money's worth. My husband was concerned about whether my choice of entree was smart since I am never happy with any lamb I have gotten in a restaurant (either overdone or muttoney) but surprisingly it was quite good and generous portion. My husbands duck was okay but we've had better. It is a very pretty restaurant and certainly scores points for that and might be okay for a special occassion night out but better places can be found within a short walk.
Pros: atmosphere
Cons: price
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