Tremonte

I came here for dinner last week with a couple of friends.  I had the most frightening experience EVER.  I parked behind the restaurant and entered through their back entrance.  It takes you through the main dining area which is kind of strange.  I would hate to be seated back there on a busy night, I can't imagine the foot traffic while trying to enjoy dinner.  Thankfully, when we were there it wasn't busy and we were seated on the side across from the open kitchen.  This brings me to my complaint.  As I walked passed the OPEN kitchen to get to the hostess desk, I noticed that one of the chefs was trimming his fingernails (then was picking at the skin on the palm of his hand) while in the kitchen!!! YUK!!!!!!!  I didn't say anything at first because I was just trying to process what I had seen.  Then my friends showed up, I mentioned what I had seen.  They had eaten here before and said to stay and give it a try.  I still have no idea why I stayed.  Service was inattentive at best.  The waitresses seemed to congregate at the back of the restaurant, hanging out and chatting.  We got no refills on water, wine or bread.  To me the restaurant just seemed really loud, I could barely hear my friend from across the table.  Tables were too close together, too, which I'm guessing doesn't help with the noise level.  The food for the most part was pretty good. If the atmosphere was more pleasing, I would consider returning.  But after seeing what goes on in their kitchen and inattentive staff, I think I'm all set.  Worst of all, I went up to the hostess after dinner to let her know what I had seen.  I asked to speak to a manager and she informed me there was no manager on that night.  Really?!! No wonder why you have chefs grooming themselves in the kitchen and waitresses too busy chatting to take care of their patrons. I sent an email last week to the restaurant and no one ever bothered to respond to my concerns.  Great way to run a business...

Awesome food, awesome martinis and awesome service. Great place to go.

Had heard great things from a friend about Tremonte.  Saw a groupon so decided to give it a try.  We arrived a little after opening (4 pm) on Sunday.  There was a party "wrapping up" and circulating near the hostess desk/bar.  Upon entering, our waitress greeted us and said there's a party wrapping up so it's a little chaotic and if it's OK, I'll seat you over here in the middle of the chaos.  We thought she was kidding but she wasn't.  It was a bit noisy and young children were running from the back of the restaurant (right by us) to the front/bar entrance.  Tables around us were somewhat cleared but not cleaned (pieces of food were still on the tables, cake was smashed/smeared on the high bar tables at the front entrance ... not a very good first impression).   Our waitress seemed stressed but she was attentive.  We split the Misto salad and hubby ordered the Eggplant/Chicken Parm with a side of Ziti marinara and I, the Shrimp Scampi.   Generous portions and hubby enjoyed the parm combo and didn't get to his ziti based on the size of the parm.  He enjoyed the dish but not the ambiance.   The shrimp in my scampi tasted poached vs pan seared (which is my preference) ...overall, rather bland.   We've experienced better Italian food in a much better atmosphere. Overall, the restaurant seemed "tired". Don't plan on returning.