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edolis

I don't know how long ago they opened the place, but they are still not organized at all. I went there last friday at noon with some customers of ours and, apart from the warm welcome and very nice place, we left disaapponted at 2 o'clock after having managed to eat only the first course out of the full lunch we ordered. after 1 hour and a half I asked them to cancel second course and the dessert because we could not afford more than two hours for a business lunch. The waiters were totally confused, bringing dishes to a table then to another one without any clue of who ordered what. Maybe they had just a couple of cooks, and the place was packet full, but they should plan their resources... As for the quality of food... well... I'm italian and we managed to have a pasta which was not that bad. The starter was a rocket salad with four (4) shovels of parmesan... well... it does not take that much to prepare a starter like that. Won't go any more even if i live in front of them (and I am italian) -sorry, warmth cannot replace service.

 

6 months ago

quarterpast

Enjoyed our Friday night dinner here in mid July 2008. The ambience is very nicely done, and the Italian concierge (Claudio) keeps a close eye on his staff who are still learning how things should be done but seem to be quick studies. The meal was very nice. The main entrance isn't on Nanjing Lu, as one would think from the address -- walk down Taixing Lu, pass the entrance to the Jia boutique hotel with which it is affiliated, and you'll find the entrance at the next corner. I have already recommended this place to others.

3 months, 3 weeks ago

tristamarie

Winning accolades from many of our Italian friends, this Italian ristorante, now just a few months away from its one-year anniversary, became the ideal choice for a leisurely weekday lunch. Chef William Di Nardo has recently revamped nearly the entire menu and consented to give us a tour de force of some of his choice items. A spread of appetizers yielded some fast favorites, but none were devoured quite as quickly as the caprese salad with cherry tomatoes, imported buffalo mozzarella, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil (YY128 fo a single portion, YY198 for two and YY378 for four). Buffalo mozzarella, one of Italy's most famous delicacies, is made from the rich milk of water buffalos rather than regular cow's milk. As such, its flavor is likewise very rich and simply shone through brilliantly in this dish. Subtle salinity offset by the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes and the scent of fresh basil melded seamlessly with the clear taste of olive oil and the wonderful texture of the mozzarella. It's worth moo-ing over.

 

2 weeks, 4 days ago

honestly

Went for lunch loved it. They offer set lunch menus at 108rmb for 3 courses with coffee or 148 rmb for 4 courses with coffee. Perfect for business and leisure with wifi.

8 hours, 51 minutes ago