Suzanne Hernandez

Review of Bar Italia

I haven't been to this restaurant in awhile but h...

I haven't been to this restaurant in awhile but happened to be in the area so stopped in again --and I won't be returning. Although the staff were friendly enough and the hostess was vey accommodating since we didn't have a reservation, I find the food mediocre at best and very overpriced for the quality (or lack of). Zero stars for the chef who I understand would not accommodate my request for capers on my beef carpaccio. Remember the old adage the customer is king? Chef I'm the one eating it and I should have it the way I love it. Instead they would only bring the capers on the side. They also did not say that the oil would be truffle oil which totally changed the flavor. Again, nice setting with some outdoor tables and nice staff but an obnoxious chef and Italian food that is easily surpassed in many places in Manhattan.