Trattoria Aroma
I went to Trattoria Aroma with my friend yesterday and we ordered some fancy-named pizzas. Mine was a white one with olives, spinach, onions and cheese and her's was the one with cherry tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and cheese. Unfortunately, I can't seem to remember what they were called on the menu.
Overall, it was okay, but I think I am not super overjoyed with this place. I would still recommend Panaro's over any pizza place I have ever been to. Some points which turned me off were:
- Our waitress had this godawful snobby expression on her face - as if it was an arduous chore for her to deal with us. She practically grimaced when I asked her to replace the meat on the pizza with mushrooms. I could have easily attributed this to tiredness or having generally a bad day if it were not painfully obvious that she was bending over backwards accomodating orders and grinning ear to ear at the customers who were at the next two tables.
-My pizza had so many olives on it, I couldn't taste anything else anymore. It was thin crust and all, but it was not balanced at all.
- The place (inside) has flies! We were constantly swatting away the flies, it was most annoying.
- The restroom had 2 stalls, one of them had no toilet paper and the other didn't lock at all.
I think the place has an upscale feel about it, but I don't think that justifies anyone making customers feel out of place - especially when you are not really making any huge demands or complaining about anything! I particularly resent waitresses who are ultra snobby and condescending.
Prices of pizzas range from $12 and upwards. The pizza sizes are generous and you should think twice before ordering two.
I know people have had good experiences at this place, but unfortunately I cannot recommend it. :(
Overall, it was okay, but I think I am not super overjoyed with this place. I would still recommend Panaro's over any pizza place I have ever been to. Some points which turned me off were:
- Our waitress had this godawful snobby expression on her face - as if it was an arduous chore for her to deal with us. She practically grimaced when I asked her to replace the meat on the pizza with mushrooms. I could have easily attributed this to tiredness or having generally a bad day if it were not painfully obvious that she was bending over backwards accomodating orders and grinning ear to ear at the customers who were at the next two tables.
-My pizza had so many olives on it, I couldn't taste anything else anymore. It was thin crust and all, but it was not balanced at all.
- The place (inside) has flies! We were constantly swatting away the flies, it was most annoying.
- The restroom had 2 stalls, one of them had no toilet paper and the other didn't lock at all.
I think the place has an upscale feel about it, but I don't think that justifies anyone making customers feel out of place - especially when you are not really making any huge demands or complaining about anything! I particularly resent waitresses who are ultra snobby and condescending.
Prices of pizzas range from $12 and upwards. The pizza sizes are generous and you should think twice before ordering two.
I know people have had good experiences at this place, but unfortunately I cannot recommend it. :(
But yeah, I forgot to say- stay simple with the pizzas. I had one with like 6 toppings, and though it was tasty, it was almost 'too much'- the margherita (mozz/tomato/basil) or quattro formaggi (four cheese) are the best.