I would highly recommend anyone to have the experience at Graffiato. Yes,I followed top chef and yes, I wanted to see Chef Mike Isabella's finest work. When we were walking into the restaurant, we saw him outside getting onto his motorcycle and he did nod. I did not want to seem like a crazy fan, so did not go over to speak to him, however wish I had. We were seated upstairs and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The food WAS the finest we have ever had. The best thing is that you can choose several items off of the menu because they will come on smaller plates which you can share. Superb food along with the utmost hospitality!
Was there for a date, and boy was I disappointed. The service was very good but it was all down hill from there. The food was just not very good. Amazing to see the positive reviews. The sea bass tasted like bathroom lemon cleaner, the steak was tough and cold, the prosciutto and speck tasted old, the ceasar salad droopy and looked pre-made. Etc. Skip this one. Sietsma is in Isabella's pocket in fact, he has given Sietsma an exclusive on his next restaurant! Coincidence?
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Mike Isabella's Italian-inspired solo debut.
I would highly recommend anyone to have the experience at Graffiato. Yes,I followed top chef and yes, I wanted to see Chef Mike Isabella's finest work. When we were walking into the restaurant, we saw him outside getting onto his motorcycle and he did nod. I did not want to seem like a crazy fan, so did not go over to speak to him, however wish I had. We were seated upstairs and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The food WAS the finest we have ever had. The best thing is that you can choose several items off of the menu because they will come on smaller plates which you can share. Superb food along with the utmost hospitality!
Was there for a date, and boy was I disappointed. The service was very good but it was all down hill from there. The food was just not very good. Amazing to see the positive reviews. The sea bass tasted like bathroom lemon cleaner, the steak was tough and cold, the prosciutto and speck tasted old, the ceasar salad droopy and looked pre-made. Etc. Skip this one. Sietsma is in Isabella's pocket in fact, he has given Sietsma an exclusive on his next restaurant! Coincidence?
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