Onotria

I'm a sucker for wine inspired restaurants!  Give me exceptional service, yummy food with wine, in a place decked out with wines and vines, and I'm happy!  

The lightly breaded lamb chops with risotto were very tasty!  Loved how there's the recommended wines next to each entree on the menu.  Our server was very helpful in helping me pick 1 from the list.  I loved it!  Hubby chose the filet mignon which he was super impressed with,  the sauce and pomegranate blew him away (which never happens).  The goat cheese filled zucchini blossoms were scrumptious, and so were the crispy calamari.  We ended with a light, fluffy, sweet tiramusu.

The bar area looked chill and inviting, perhaps a return visit for HH is in order, since we can't be dropping benjis with every meal!  

BTW: I was a little nervous trying this place because of all the mixed reviews, especially the one about the restrooms smelling like porter potties (I was afraid to use it), but I'm glad I wasn't swayed.  They could put more into decorating it but it wasn't dirty or stinky, rather clean and stocked, so I won't knock them for that.

If I could, I would give NO stars!!! I purchased a Groupon as a gift for my MIL and her husband. The Groupon was for $60.00 for four people which got you 4 appetizers and 4 flights of wine.  My MIL and her husband decided to go on a slow weekday night and was seated at the bar.  She came home and said that the service was subpar and the food was mediocre.  As we were discussing about their experience, she mentioned that they were only served two appetizers and two flights of wine.  She asked the server and was told that the Groupon was only good for two appetizers and two flights of wine.  I then decided to call the restaurant to explain the situation and hoped to reach a fair outcome.  The owner called back and immediately started ranting about how he shouldn't have partnered with Groupon and how his dealings with Groupon customers were BS.  I was shocked by his disgruntled attitude and professionalism or lack thereof.  He didn't give me a chance to speak and basically said to take it up with Groupon. Luckily, I was able to get a full refund for that Groupon and 2 additional ones that I had purchased as gifts.  I have not dined here and do not plan to ever.  The owner is straight up nasty and rude.  He lacks business sense and had a major dosage of anger issues. Avoid at all costs.

Pork came out way over cooked. The waiter said the chef said it was supposed to be that way. I don't think pork you can barley cut with a steak knife is cooked properly. Very expensive for only decent food. No wonder why the place was empty when we went.