40 Paper has long been a favorite, which makes this even more disappointing. Our party ordered espresso martinis without crème liqueur due to lactose intolerance, but were served drinks that contained it and sent them back. A simple fix- but the bar manager, Ben, chose to make it personal. Instead of handling it professionally, he demanded someone from our table come to the bar and provide him with an exact recipe. I approached to clear things up and was met with passive aggressive comments and an attitude that had no place in any workplace. It was so unnecessarily defensive that I genuinely hope he was just having a bad day, because if this is his baseline, that’s deeply concerning. Multiple servers even confided they don’t understand his behavior but feel too afraid to say anything because he is their manager.
This was embarrassing, avoidable, and completely unprofessional. Sadly, he’s been there long enough that nothing will likely come of it. A classic tale of a toxic management.
Steve Carver
Relaxing atmosphere, prompt service, and the food was delicious. The server was very professional and pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Snuffer
Went there last night for the first time couldn't be more pleased the bartenders were fantastic the crowd friendly and the small plates amazing I highly recommend the muscles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Sitta
Love this place. Fun bartender- Tony Curtis’ son, Ben. Delicious food and cocktails. And don’t forget dessert! Reservations suggested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BobT187
We had an excellent dinner here. Started with the “potatoes” small plate, which was fabulous. Then had the short rib and the puttanesca, and both were delicious. Service was friendly and not rushed.
Scott Keller
Was at 40 Paper last night, 10/11... sat at a table by the bar. Was immediately greated and asked about drink and food order. The service and attentiveness was awsome. Food and cocktails were great. Just had shared plates.. can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karina
The pasta was not fresh tasted like they just microwaved it and added the sauce :/ the short rib was not bad but in general not the best food :/
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
J P S
40 Paper is a wonderful place for a delicious meal and drinks. Great staff - attentive and gave excellent suggestions and descriptions of the menu offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marion Z
Excellent dinner, here. The bread and dipping oil were tasty. We had the lobster cake appetizer. It was amazing! The chicken piccata was excellent! I was surprised that it came with potatoes and not pasta but it worked well! The chicken was exceptionally moist and tasty!
MAK
Ryan was so personable and every recommendation was fantastic. Offered yummy gluten free recipes and the drinks were the best. We visited three times on our visit.
Just went there tonight 9/27/25 and had no reservation. Got in quickly which was great, but the food was extremely disappointing. I had the ragu and we also ordered the chicken piccata and baked feta. The baked feta was completely cold, the ragu was short of being good and the piccata was average. The service was horrible, considering I’ve worked in the service industry as a server. Would NOT recommend at all and will definitely not be back.
Paul E. Turner Ph.D.
Good wine menu. Skip the lobster fixed menu. The lobster cakes were the best part of the menu. The Lobster Fra Diavolo spicy tomato sauce completely obliterated ANY lobster flavor. Sad to say I missed the subtle lobster flavor with the over powering spicy tomato sauce. The desert was okay but too acidic. Service was poor. The lobster menu was a very poor value for the price. Had to ask for items twice - bread and latte. The decaf latte was delicious and very well made. The noise level was good. We could talk through our meal. Not sure we will return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
cosmosm109
Skip it. Good wine menu. Don’t order the lobster fixed menu. The lobster cakes were the best part of the menu. The Lobster Fra Diavolo spicy tomato sauce completely obliterated ANY lobster flavor. Sad to say I missed the subtle lobster flavor with the over powering spicy tomato sauce. The desert was okay but too acidic. Service was poor. The lobster menu was a very poor value for the price. Had to ask for items twice - bread and latte. The decaf latte was delicious though so hot it was undrinkable for 10 minutes. The noise level was good. We could talk through our meal. Not sure we will return.
Terry Martin
Great martini!
Jiyeon Portnoy
Nice restaurant with fresh ingredients. They have a good atmosphere with a nice bar. Staffs are friendly and nice too. Nice place to spend some time with friends and family :)
40 Paper has long been a favorite, which makes this even more disappointing. Our party ordered espresso martinis without crème liqueur due to lactose intolerance, but were served drinks that contained it and sent them back. A simple fix- but the bar manager, Ben, chose to make it personal. Instead of handling it professionally, he demanded someone from our table come to the bar and provide him with an exact recipe. I approached to clear things up and was met with passive aggressive comments and an attitude that had no place in any workplace. It was so unnecessarily defensive that I genuinely hope he was just having a bad day, because if this is his baseline, that’s deeply concerning. Multiple servers even confided they don’t understand his behavior but feel too afraid to say anything because he is their manager.
This was embarrassing, avoidable, and completely unprofessional. Sadly, he’s been there long enough that nothing will likely come of it. A classic tale of a toxic management.
Relaxing atmosphere, prompt service, and the food was delicious. The server was very professional and pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there last night for the first time couldn't be more pleased the bartenders were fantastic the crowd friendly and the small plates amazing I highly recommend the muscles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. Fun bartender- Tony Curtis’ son, Ben. Delicious food and cocktails. And don’t forget dessert! Reservations suggested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an excellent dinner here. Started with the “potatoes” small plate, which was fabulous. Then had the short rib and the puttanesca, and both were delicious. Service was friendly and not rushed.
Was at 40 Paper last night, 10/11... sat at a table by the bar. Was immediately greated and asked about drink and food order. The service and attentiveness was awsome. Food and cocktails were great. Just had shared plates.. can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pasta was not fresh tasted like they just microwaved it and added the sauce :/ the short rib was not bad but in general not the best food :/
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
40 Paper is a wonderful place for a delicious meal and drinks. Great staff - attentive and gave excellent suggestions and descriptions of the menu offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent dinner, here. The bread and dipping oil were tasty. We had the lobster cake appetizer. It was amazing! The chicken piccata was excellent! I was surprised that it came with potatoes and not pasta but it worked well! The chicken was exceptionally moist and tasty!
Ryan was so personable and every recommendation was fantastic. Offered yummy gluten free recipes and the drinks were the best. We visited three times on our visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Just went there tonight 9/27/25 and had no reservation. Got in quickly which was great, but the food was extremely disappointing. I had the ragu and we also ordered the chicken piccata and baked feta. The baked feta was completely cold, the ragu was short of being good and the piccata was average. The service was horrible, considering I’ve worked in the service industry as a server. Would NOT recommend at all and will definitely not be back.
Good wine menu. Skip the lobster fixed menu. The lobster cakes were the best part of the menu. The Lobster Fra Diavolo spicy tomato sauce completely obliterated ANY lobster flavor. Sad to say I missed the subtle lobster flavor with the over powering spicy tomato sauce. The desert was okay but too acidic. Service was poor. The lobster menu was a very poor value for the price. Had to ask for items twice - bread and latte. The decaf latte was delicious and very well made. The noise level was good. We could talk through our meal. Not sure we will return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Skip it. Good wine menu. Don’t order the lobster fixed menu. The lobster cakes were the best part of the menu. The Lobster Fra Diavolo spicy tomato sauce completely obliterated ANY lobster flavor. Sad to say I missed the subtle lobster flavor with the over powering spicy tomato sauce. The desert was okay but too acidic. Service was poor. The lobster menu was a very poor value for the price. Had to ask for items twice - bread and latte. The decaf latte was delicious though so hot it was undrinkable for 10 minutes. The noise level was good. We could talk through our meal. Not sure we will return.
Great martini!
Nice restaurant with fresh ingredients. They have a good atmosphere with a nice bar. Staffs are friendly and nice too. Nice place to spend some time with friends and family :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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