I write this in hopes the Chef will read it and make the changes necessary.
Bottom line upfront: It is dissapointing and disturbing Violino is charging the prices they are for the quality of food they are serving. Although the atmosphere and service is great, the food is horrible, both in taste and display.(See photos)
I lived in Italy and have eaten at Michelin Star restaurants throughout the world, as well as mom and pop dive restaurants with great food.. I enjoy good food, Violino's does not even come close to being good.
Appetizer: The meat curtains. Horrible presentation. It looks like my 7 year old plated the dish. The prosciutto was chewy and the other meat (boar, venison, beef) had a lemon zest drizzle on top that is not appropriate on the meat served... The meat curtains draping from a cheap glass bowl is just wrong.
Main Course: The veal seemed processed and was not good quality. The marsala dressing tasted more like Chinese Teriyaki. The "imported" mushrooms were from a can. The potatoes were undercooked and crunchy.
Artichoke Soup: Just gross and to top it off the rice was crunchy.
Other main course: The veal once again was processed and hiding under a disgusting piece of ham and cheese. The 2 worst parts were the overcooked "cheap" "boxed" noodles, that were presented coming out of a small pumpkin, as if the pumpkin was throwing up the noodles. And again, the mushrooms were disgusting, squishy and watery, those found in a can. To top if off, there was a Western Red Arborvitae twig as a decoration. For one, although they are edible, they have no place on the dish with veal. It is embarrassing that people consider the food here good, and or authentic. Oh.. and the breadsticks are laughable.
So with the Cons, there are some pros:
Service - friendly
Atmosphere quaint and with a live violinist playing.
Olive oil was fresh and tasty.
Beer- Peroni in a bottle, served with an appropriate glass.
Final bill: $131.50
Tip: $25
Total: $156.50 for 2 people
Do not waste your money until the chef turns this place around. The restaurant claims everything is homemade by the chef. I cry foul, and if it is, he needs to find a new profession.
If you do waste your money, and have never lived in Italy, do not post and mislead others as this place being authentic.
This location has so much potential, unfortunately it feels like the chef just gave up.