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1h45 wait for 2 pizzas, being the first customers of the evening at 8pm. It took me less time to get from Paris to Rome!
It's a good thing we're in Italy. Industrial and frozen cuisine, move on!
It's a good thing we're in Italy. Industrial and frozen cuisine, move on!
Food is amazing! One of the best Michelin restaurant we’ve visited. Highly recommended to order Pigeon🥰🥰
Wine list is extensive, but I must say the price is on the higher side too.
Wine list is extensive, but I must say the price is on the higher side too.
I walked into this meal with an open mind after reading various mixed reviews, and feel compelled to write my own. For context, I've cooked professionally & travelled globally, So let's break it down
Atmosphere - sterile and boring. Lighting it far too bright and chatter or opportunity to interact with other diners is very subdued. On a side note a we had a couple sitting next to us who were on 1st name basis with management. The wife chose to answer her loud ringing phone during dinner and engage in a loud conversation. I call this out as clearly the restaurant either has mixed standards for fine dining or money is a motivating factor.
Service - I'd rate it as on par with a 2-3 star restaurant, this was the highlight. But only 1 of the staff engaged with us, meaning actually listed and conversed without make us feel like we were wasting their time.
Food - this is where everything falls down. We selected the tasting menu and there was a single dish that we thought excellent, everything else was blah. Every dish lacked texture, making us wonder if the food was prepared for babies. I'd rate many Non Michelin and 1-2 star restaurants well above Enoteca for excellent/inspired food. How this place achieves 3 stars is beyond me. During our trip we experienced two examples that I'd rate well above. In the upside they did recommend the GF menu right away.
Wine Pairing - maybe there was a language barrier, we felt it lacked inspiration and no attempt was made to explain why they matched certain wines & he was so soft spoken that I had to ask repeatedly for him to repeat the name of the wine. On the plus side, they don't charge by the glass but instead by the number wines you select, and they proactively refill your glass. This element is pretty good value.
Cost - we did not experience the upsell pressure others speak off, but for what we enjoyed...yeah I agree there is little justification for the price
At the end of the day, I'd encourage readers of this review to skip and explore many other options for a great meal and experience.
Atmosphere - sterile and boring. Lighting it far too bright and chatter or opportunity to interact with other diners is very subdued. On a side note a we had a couple sitting next to us who were on 1st name basis with management. The wife chose to answer her loud ringing phone during dinner and engage in a loud conversation. I call this out as clearly the restaurant either has mixed standards for fine dining or money is a motivating factor.
Service - I'd rate it as on par with a 2-3 star restaurant, this was the highlight. But only 1 of the staff engaged with us, meaning actually listed and conversed without make us feel like we were wasting their time.
Food - this is where everything falls down. We selected the tasting menu and there was a single dish that we thought excellent, everything else was blah. Every dish lacked texture, making us wonder if the food was prepared for babies. I'd rate many Non Michelin and 1-2 star restaurants well above Enoteca for excellent/inspired food. How this place achieves 3 stars is beyond me. During our trip we experienced two examples that I'd rate well above. In the upside they did recommend the GF menu right away.
Wine Pairing - maybe there was a language barrier, we felt it lacked inspiration and no attempt was made to explain why they matched certain wines & he was so soft spoken that I had to ask repeatedly for him to repeat the name of the wine. On the plus side, they don't charge by the glass but instead by the number wines you select, and they proactively refill your glass. This element is pretty good value.
Cost - we did not experience the upsell pressure others speak off, but for what we enjoyed...yeah I agree there is little justification for the price
At the end of the day, I'd encourage readers of this review to skip and explore many other options for a great meal and experience.
This place is still one of the best if not the best seafood place in Jesolo now for decades. Simple fresh tasty seafood and various pastas. Always enjoy it
The only Michelin 3 stars rated restaurant in Florence. I would only give it a high 2 stars and low 3 stars. Cooking is not bad but not exceptional. The fish we ordered were too salty and need to change. When I made the booking already stated we do not like cheep or goat cheese ingredients but it was still presented in the welcome small bites. This kind of mistake is not acceptable for a 3 stars restaurant. When complaint about the saltyness of the fish, we did not get an apology before explaining the possible cause. The grand cellar is an eye opening and this is a big credit to the Michelin stars. All in all, a famous restaurant to try but cooking can be improved.
We really wanted to like Enoteca Pinchiorri, but we felt it fell short especially being a 3 Michelin star restaurant.
Here's what we did like about it:
1) They were able to accommodate us when I had the reservation date wrong.
2) Service was good and they're quick to cater to you
Here's where we thought it went wrong:
1) Water has its own menu starting at 10 euros per bottle
2) We were only impressed by the first couple and the last couple times on the tasting menu (the rest were not bad just not a wow factor)
3) Money spent and value received was severely imbalanced.
It's nice to cross it off the list. We were definitely expecting more out of our first Michelin 3 stars,but things don't always work out.
Here's what we did like about it:
1) They were able to accommodate us when I had the reservation date wrong.
2) Service was good and they're quick to cater to you
Here's where we thought it went wrong:
1) Water has its own menu starting at 10 euros per bottle
2) We were only impressed by the first couple and the last couple times on the tasting menu (the rest were not bad just not a wow factor)
3) Money spent and value received was severely imbalanced.
It's nice to cross it off the list. We were definitely expecting more out of our first Michelin 3 stars,but things don't always work out.
This was my 29th Michelin star restaurant. Did it live to its name? In my opinion, no.
Service was subpar, seems like they are trying to upsell everything, from very overpriced bottles, water, to cheese and €100+ white truffle addition.
Dishes lack a common thread to keep them together to form a cohesive story. The staff wasn’t well prepared to elaborate on the dish’s creation story (at least in English). For a 3 star restaurant, I expected more.
Timing of the dishes was parsed very apart, to a point that I almost fell asleep (I was dining alone). No one walked up to me to chat or ask how I was doing/ where I was visiting from.
In general, it felt like a show where you paid for the name brand and the script but the casts were all understudies.
Service was subpar, seems like they are trying to upsell everything, from very overpriced bottles, water, to cheese and €100+ white truffle addition.
Dishes lack a common thread to keep them together to form a cohesive story. The staff wasn’t well prepared to elaborate on the dish’s creation story (at least in English). For a 3 star restaurant, I expected more.
Timing of the dishes was parsed very apart, to a point that I almost fell asleep (I was dining alone). No one walked up to me to chat or ask how I was doing/ where I was visiting from.
In general, it felt like a show where you paid for the name brand and the script but the casts were all understudies.
We’re struggling a bit with this one. We’ve been to many Michelin star restaurants, but this was our first experience with 3 stars. The food was incredible, but we really did not enjoy the overall experience. And for the price you pay, that’s hard to reconcile with.
I’ll start with the food. Nothing bad to say here. Multiple dishes had you saying “wow” as you take a bite. The menus are very well designed and the portions are pretty respectable. If you have the option, you have to try the veal chop - I’m still dreaming about it.
Now on to the experience. It’s a bit stuffy and pretentious. Look, you’ve got 3 stars, you can do that. It just wasn’t for us. The dining room is extremely bright and it’s almost silent. It’s like every table is afraid to make any noise because of how you’ll be perceived. Hard to describe the overall feeling, but it definitely wasn’t an enjoyable or welcoming environment.
The staff was certainly nice, but you’ll notice a lot of reviews mentioning that they constantly up-sell you. They’re right. They come to your table often trying to get you to spend more and then look down upon you if you turn it away. Again, just not for us.
Last thing here - the price. Again, you’ve got 3 stars, you can charge whatever you want. BUT - every single aspect needs to be perfect, and I can’t say that here. It’s pricey. Like, €120 per dish. Not going to dwell on this too much, we just didn’t feel good about the value we were getting. To each their own…
I’d still recommend coming here, just do a bit of your own research first.
I’ll start with the food. Nothing bad to say here. Multiple dishes had you saying “wow” as you take a bite. The menus are very well designed and the portions are pretty respectable. If you have the option, you have to try the veal chop - I’m still dreaming about it.
Now on to the experience. It’s a bit stuffy and pretentious. Look, you’ve got 3 stars, you can do that. It just wasn’t for us. The dining room is extremely bright and it’s almost silent. It’s like every table is afraid to make any noise because of how you’ll be perceived. Hard to describe the overall feeling, but it definitely wasn’t an enjoyable or welcoming environment.
The staff was certainly nice, but you’ll notice a lot of reviews mentioning that they constantly up-sell you. They’re right. They come to your table often trying to get you to spend more and then look down upon you if you turn it away. Again, just not for us.
Last thing here - the price. Again, you’ve got 3 stars, you can charge whatever you want. BUT - every single aspect needs to be perfect, and I can’t say that here. It’s pricey. Like, €120 per dish. Not going to dwell on this too much, we just didn’t feel good about the value we were getting. To each their own…
I’d still recommend coming here, just do a bit of your own research first.
Great value, speedy/attentive service.
Very impressed. Pizza & Pasta both very good quality. Much better value than the centre of Rome.
Highly recommend.
Very impressed. Pizza & Pasta both very good quality. Much better value than the centre of Rome.
Highly recommend.
We were definitely disappointed with our experience here. We were very excited given it's the only 3 star Michelin in Florence, but the food was good, not exceptional in flavour.
The service was very pushy in trying to upsell you at many points throughout the meal which qas off-putting.
Our first 3 star Michelin we wouldn't return to or recommend.
The service was very pushy in trying to upsell you at many points throughout the meal which qas off-putting.
Our first 3 star Michelin we wouldn't return to or recommend.
Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence is a culinary masterpiece. The restaurant offers a truly exceptional dining experience, with its impeccable service and an extensive wine list that will delight even the most discerning oenophiles. The cuisine is a harmonious blend of innovation and tradition, resulting in dishes that are not only visually stunning but also bursting with exquisite flavors. Dining here is a journey through the finest Italian ingredients, and it's no wonder Enoteca Pinchiorri has earned its three Michelin stars. A truly memorable gastronomic adventure.
Delicious fish dishes. Had the mixed grilled fish platter, the tomato salad, aglio olio pasta and the sole... everything was perfect. The service was good as well and the prices absolutely okay. Can recommend for fish lovers > many different options. Also the desserts were great and super tasty.
Not very welcoming, rude staff, food is average compared to others in the area.
Edit: as you can tell by the reply from the business, the original review is very poignant. For context, the table wasn’t laid properly upon arrival, it was missing a fork which we were blamed for & they are complaining at a 1 year olds eating habits (even though my partner cleaning up the floor & table before leaving) classy act, shocked by this Italian hospitality, we’ve visited Italy for the last 5 years & this is not normal, highly recommend any family to visit Bigoleria Pizzeria San Marco who are welcoming & serve fantastic food.
Edit: as you can tell by the reply from the business, the original review is very poignant. For context, the table wasn’t laid properly upon arrival, it was missing a fork which we were blamed for & they are complaining at a 1 year olds eating habits (even though my partner cleaning up the floor & table before leaving) classy act, shocked by this Italian hospitality, we’ve visited Italy for the last 5 years & this is not normal, highly recommend any family to visit Bigoleria Pizzeria San Marco who are welcoming & serve fantastic food.
Very nice place. The stuff is friendly and ready to help with all the questions. Do not hesitate to visit.
I have been to this place over 10 times over several years and it always has been great.
Tortuga is one of the best or even the best pick for seafood and fish dishes in Jesolo. The seafood is fresh and high quality.
Today i had mixed raw fish Antipasti without raw scampi or shellfish.
The raw fish tartare and carpaccio consists of tuna, salmon and sea bass and fermented anchovies. It‘s served with fine small dots of different dips, wasabi and horseradish. The fish itself is only seasoned with some oil and maybe some lemon. I think the fish carpaccio might be smoked, because it tastes different than sashimi.
The main dish was lobster. The lobster is topped with spaghetti to keep it warm. The lobster itself was tasty and had no chlorine taste. The sauce is very plain, which is good so it doesn‘t disguise the taste of the lobster. It consisted of tomato sugo, clams, crawfish, white octopus meat, oil and was deglazed with white wine. Definitely a highlight.
The service is always polite and attentive, the time you wait between the dishes is never too long or short.
Overall great dinner as always.
Tortuga is one of the best or even the best pick for seafood and fish dishes in Jesolo. The seafood is fresh and high quality.
Today i had mixed raw fish Antipasti without raw scampi or shellfish.
The raw fish tartare and carpaccio consists of tuna, salmon and sea bass and fermented anchovies. It‘s served with fine small dots of different dips, wasabi and horseradish. The fish itself is only seasoned with some oil and maybe some lemon. I think the fish carpaccio might be smoked, because it tastes different than sashimi.
The main dish was lobster. The lobster is topped with spaghetti to keep it warm. The lobster itself was tasty and had no chlorine taste. The sauce is very plain, which is good so it doesn‘t disguise the taste of the lobster. It consisted of tomato sugo, clams, crawfish, white octopus meat, oil and was deglazed with white wine. Definitely a highlight.
The service is always polite and attentive, the time you wait between the dishes is never too long or short.
Overall great dinner as always.
We were staying in the area and found this gem by accident, the food was amazing, staff attentive and spoke English and good atmosphere. Definitely one to visit when in Rome.
The food was great I definitely recommend trying the baked seabass for 2 people which they cut just in front of you. And also the crab dumplings which turned out being gnocchis.
The service was pretty nice and friendly although some of the staff didn't understand English but it was ok.
The location is great there are a lot of free parking spaces in front of the restaurant.
The atmosphere was good the tables weren't too close and the restaurant wasn't too noisy.
I really recommend coming here cause as they say this is most probably the best fish restaurant in Jesolo, also always reserve a table ahead of the time cause they are always full.
The service was pretty nice and friendly although some of the staff didn't understand English but it was ok.
The location is great there are a lot of free parking spaces in front of the restaurant.
The atmosphere was good the tables weren't too close and the restaurant wasn't too noisy.
I really recommend coming here cause as they say this is most probably the best fish restaurant in Jesolo, also always reserve a table ahead of the time cause they are always full.
Great food, great service!
Best Restaurant in Jesolo!
Thank you for the Birthday-Tarte, it was super delicous!
Best Restaurant in Jesolo!
Thank you for the Birthday-Tarte, it was super delicous!
Amazing food and service. Couldn’t have loved the spaghetti con astrice more! The tiramisu was great too.
The pizza was absolutely amazing, the staff is super friendly and the atmosphere feels very authentic Italian. Definetely will recommend!
BEST PIZZA EVER! staff super friendly!
Very friendly service. The staff spoke English and the food was served quickly. We had pizzas which were thin based and delicious.
This restaurant was as close to my experience in Sicily as possible. One of the best places I've eaten seafood at. The staff was warm and welcoming to me any family. They spoke sone English, but to be honest, it doesn't matter when food is a language itself 😀. 5 mins from the beach. Makes this place totally worth going to.
We were lucky the was one tables left today. The pizzas and pastas are lovely! One of the best we've been tasting the last few days in Rome. We asked to split the food and make it into a shared diner so we could taste more and that was no problem at all. The staff is very friendly and the food tastes just amazing!