Sammie’S

We were really looking forward to this experience, especially since it’s so hard to get a reservation but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our 8:45 reservation and were seated quickly, which was a great start. However, once seated, the noise level was overwhelming. It was so loud that I could barely understand our waitress and unfortunately didn’t catch her name or most of what she said. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which were actually very good but at $18, definitely on the pricey side. For my entrée, I ordered the Lumache alla vodka. The sauce was delicious with a nice little kick, but the pasta itself was undercooked to the point that I couldn’t eat it. I ended up using my husband’s pasta just to enjoy the sauce. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan, which was decent, but nothing special especially for the price. The breading was soggy, and overall, we both agreed we’ve had much better for far less. I don’t usually send food back, but in this case, it would have been warranted. Our waitress did stop by briefly a couple of times, but the interactions were very rushed more of a quick pass through than a check in so there wasn’t a real opportunity to address the issue. Given the price point, I would have expected more attentive service. Overall, the experience didn’t justify the cost, and it was disappointing given the expectations. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning. We did receive free ice cream for my husband’s birthday which was much appreciated and a good way to make us feel better about the evening.