If I had to sit there for an hour waiting after I ordered I expect it to at least be decent. The Spaghetti Vongole was overcooked to the point of soggy. They loaded it with cheese and I couldn’t taste any of the clam nor olive oil flavor. The dry aged pork chop was so oily and salty and it’s a shame because I’m sure the pork itself was good I just couldn’t taste it. We were there on a Thursday night and sat at the bar and honestly it was so crowded we saw multiple people complaining about waiting too long for their food. We should’ve cut our losses at 45 min mark and left but we ended up waiting for longer than an hour. Their poor bartender was very sweet but so slammed they could barely breath! So expensive too what a terrible experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Justin
Excellent food, we loved the lamp lollipops and the spicy rigatoni. A bit loud inside due to a large party sitting next to us but other than that, 5 star review.
Billy
Excellent service during very busy happy hour. Personable staff. Great drinks & excellent food
Celeste
We had a phenomenal experience at Cardellino! Once we had our first bite of the lamb lollipops, we knew we were in for a real treat that night. The lamb along with the filet mignon and radiatori bolognese were there stars of the show. We also thoroughly enjoyed the prime ribeye, wild mushroom polenta, and the unique twist on the cacio e pepe. We added black truffle to our meats and I highly recommend that addition. We will surely be back!!
Gene Lee
Wow. The food was phenomenal!
For starters, we had the sourdough good. The bread crust was perfect and so soft and chewy inside. The lamb lollipops were great.
The ribeye was delicious, and loved the sides of mushrooms, roasted carrots, and the bucatini cacio e pepe was the best. We also tried their desserts and the standout was the moist carrot cake!!
The service was fantastic, thanks Miller! The interior ambiance was great. We sat outside and had heaters.
Definitely check out the speakeasy Carlo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter
Been there a few times already. This time around it seemed service was slow and food quality was off. Possibly on account of being busy. But I expect better of a place like Cardellino.
Julian Thomas
The food here is really good but the service is weird. I took my mom here and we arrived shortly after they opened for the day so there was no one else inside and of ALL the tables in the restaurant the guy put us at the table right in front of the door so we were constantly surrounded by foot traffic/crowds right next to the host stand waiting to get a table. When the restaurant is completely empty why would you put your first customers of the day there???
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Andrea Marie
Reservation was made for my birthday. Upon arrival, I informed the blonde hostess we had one additional guest. Instead of accommodating or problem-solving, I was told this was “not possible” and asked if I wanted to cancel — after driving over an hour to get there. She then went to get her manager.
The manager then told us we had exactly 90 minutes to dine and became irritated when informed the rest of our party was on the way. The rigid attitude and lack of professionalism made the entire meal feel rushed and uncomfortable. After about 30 minutes of being seated we were informed we could take our time. This didn’t fix the lack of professionalism that was received upon arrival. The entire experience was ruined before we even sat down.
Food was good, but the service ruined the experience. I would not recommend this restaurant and hope they reconsider who they place at the front of the house.
Alicia
I have NEVER had a bad experience at Cardellino. The food is terrific, the service is outstanding and I bring everyone I know here.
Mike M
Wow! I don't like spending money at Nicer restaurants. It's often not worth it.
The staff was so friendly & made me feel special for my birthday dinner with my friend. The signed card was a sweet touch & squeezing us into Carlo was so thoughtful! Thank you!
Larry
Was here before but the food has gotten even better and the servcie was 1st class. Jon was new to this place but knew all the answers and directed us on the best items on the menu and the best bottle of wine. Jon was amazing. This is a must place to go and ask for Jon.
Alexandra
Excellent experience in their private room for our party. The server was attentive and took time to explain the customized menu to us! We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!
Vicky
Food was amazing. Especially the pastas. Spicy rigatoni is some of the best I've had. Steak had a good char flavor but it was a little overwhelming on some parts. I'd skip the tuna tartare next time. Didn't care for the olives addition. Tiramisu cheesecake is the best dessert. Server was very professional. Worst part was that we were sat outside in the corner, when the ambiance inside seemed WAY better.
Nikki
Service was realtively good as far as clearing when needed. Our server. Was very sweet and accommodating when no one at our table like the cacio e Pepe pasta. Food was pretty decent drinks were great.
If I had to sit there for an hour waiting after I ordered I expect it to at least be decent. The Spaghetti Vongole was overcooked to the point of soggy. They loaded it with cheese and I couldn’t taste any of the clam nor olive oil flavor. The dry aged pork chop was so oily and salty and it’s a shame because I’m sure the pork itself was good I just couldn’t taste it. We were there on a Thursday night and sat at the bar and honestly it was so crowded we saw multiple people complaining about waiting too long for their food. We should’ve cut our losses at 45 min mark and left but we ended up waiting for longer than an hour. Their poor bartender was very sweet but so slammed they could barely breath! So expensive too what a terrible experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Excellent food, we loved the lamp lollipops and the spicy rigatoni. A bit loud inside due to a large party sitting next to us but other than that, 5 star review.
Excellent service during very busy happy hour. Personable staff. Great drinks & excellent food
We had a phenomenal experience at Cardellino! Once we had our first bite of the lamb lollipops, we knew we were in for a real treat that night. The lamb along with the filet mignon and radiatori bolognese were there stars of the show. We also thoroughly enjoyed the prime ribeye, wild mushroom polenta, and the unique twist on the cacio e pepe. We added black truffle to our meats and I highly recommend that addition. We will surely be back!!
Wow. The food was phenomenal!
For starters, we had the sourdough good. The bread crust was perfect and so soft and chewy inside. The lamb lollipops were great.
The ribeye was delicious, and loved the sides of mushrooms, roasted carrots, and the bucatini cacio e pepe was the best. We also tried their desserts and the standout was the moist carrot cake!!
The service was fantastic, thanks Miller! The interior ambiance was great. We sat outside and had heaters.
Definitely check out the speakeasy Carlo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been there a few times already. This time around it seemed service was slow and food quality was off. Possibly on account of being busy. But I expect better of a place like Cardellino.
The food here is really good but the service is weird. I took my mom here and we arrived shortly after they opened for the day so there was no one else inside and of ALL the tables in the restaurant the guy put us at the table right in front of the door so we were constantly surrounded by foot traffic/crowds right next to the host stand waiting to get a table. When the restaurant is completely empty why would you put your first customers of the day there???
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Reservation was made for my birthday. Upon arrival, I informed the blonde hostess we had one additional guest. Instead of accommodating or problem-solving, I was told this was “not possible” and asked if I wanted to cancel — after driving over an hour to get there. She then went to get her manager.
The manager then told us we had exactly 90 minutes to dine and became irritated when informed the rest of our party was on the way. The rigid attitude and lack of professionalism made the entire meal feel rushed and uncomfortable. After about 30 minutes of being seated we were informed we could take our time. This didn’t fix the lack of professionalism that was received upon arrival. The entire experience was ruined before we even sat down.
Food was good, but the service ruined the experience. I would not recommend this restaurant and hope they reconsider who they place at the front of the house.
I have NEVER had a bad experience at Cardellino. The food is terrific, the service is outstanding and I bring everyone I know here.
Wow! I don't like spending money at Nicer restaurants. It's often not worth it.
This place is definitely worth it!
Ribeye 🔥
Filet carpaccio 🔥
Lamb chops 🔥
Cacio a pepe 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The staff was so friendly & made me feel special for my birthday dinner with my friend. The signed card was a sweet touch & squeezing us into Carlo was so thoughtful! Thank you!
Was here before but the food has gotten even better and the servcie was 1st class. Jon was new to this place but knew all the answers and directed us on the best items on the menu and the best bottle of wine. Jon was amazing. This is a must place to go and ask for Jon.
Excellent experience in their private room for our party. The server was attentive and took time to explain the customized menu to us! We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!
Food was amazing. Especially the pastas. Spicy rigatoni is some of the best I've had. Steak had a good char flavor but it was a little overwhelming on some parts. I'd skip the tuna tartare next time. Didn't care for the olives addition. Tiramisu cheesecake is the best dessert. Server was very professional. Worst part was that we were sat outside in the corner, when the ambiance inside seemed WAY better.
Service was realtively good as far as clearing when needed. Our server. Was very sweet and accommodating when no one at our table like the cacio e Pepe pasta. Food was pretty decent drinks were great.
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