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Originally Posted by foodcritic
Had lunch yesterday at Ricciardi's and found it to be rather disappointing. My first observation is that it is very noisy with sounds reverberating all over the place. Caesar Salad was served with a highly excessive amount of dressing. It tasted extremely bitter and lemony. Three quarters of it was left in the bowl. No comment from server when I advised how bad it was. Menu indicated all entrees were served with Garlic Bread. We were served a couple of rolls and a couple of Bread Knots which we were later told were Garlic Knots. None of us were able to detect even the slightest taste of Garlic.
My entrée, Veal Parm proved to be the same yucky Veal Cubed Steak served at most Italian/American Restaurants. It is not Veal Cutlet but rather scraps from a lean cut of leg and processed by machine that tenderizes. If the menu doesn't specify "Veal Cutlet Parm", rest assured you'll get the stuff described above. Didn't much care for the sauce either. From my perspective it had a bitter taste which I didn't care for. In a word, this dining experience was, mediocre!
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Noisy because it was busy?
Taste is pretty subjective. You say too much dressing on the salad that is included with your entree and I ask for extra as I like a little salad with my dressing. Why not ask for your dressing on the side?
You say the garlic bread which is also included with your entree is not garlicky enough and others may say there's too much garlic.
Same goes with sauce.
It's pretty Subjective at any restaurant.
So what restaurants here do you think are better than mediocre in your opinion?
If you really are a "food critic" then you should know this and please don't say Chef boy Ardee is gourmet.