This is my third time dining at Andrea. I Ordered the mushroom Parmesan risotto served table side, the brussel spouts and the prosciutto salad with roasted pieces of artichoke and row. The salad was balanced with flavors of the salty prosciutto, nuts, arugula, red reddish and roasted artichoke hearts. This was by fare the best part of the meal. The mushroom Parmesan rissoto mixed in the large Parmesan wheel of cheese was lacking in flavor and dimension. All I could taste was the salty Parmesan cheese, it was overkill and very one dimensional. It was also served and scooped into a small unattractive stainless steel cooking pan. This was way over hyped and greatly lacking, tasting more like a...
Great setting, and good service, but the food was not what I expected from such an establishment! It is NOT authentic Italian (though the chef, who is certainly not Italian, tried to get creative with the menu, it did not work). We travel to Italy regularly; I am a professor of Italian and I was very disappointed with the food. We ended up paying $200 for lunch for 2 adults and a child (which would have been ok if the food had been good). Even the $15 Bellini was mediocre and did not taste as it should have! Disappointing... and overpriced for the quality...
Dinner was delicious. We all had filets and they were cooked perfectly and tender. The salads and sides were exceptional and dessert was outstanding. Our server was really nice but a little to talkative and inquisitive but meant well. The valets were really nice and very friendly. The wines are very expensive by the bottle somewhat surprised at the 2.5 3x markup over retail....but again the food and service very good!
I'd expect a better service for paying $200/person. The food tasted amazing but there was too much delay between 1 course the other,even though we were practically 1 of the few tables at the restaurant. The waiter was also a bit too forward, lacking courtesy by cutting me off constantly when I was ordering. He should've been a bit more patient and observe the high caliber of the venue.
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I would recommend Andrea to others. However, I would suggest they do not use any promotions from Groupon or Restaurant Week. It is not a good value. I would have been more satisfied with the standard menu versus the fixed menu. I was not impressed with the fixed menu nor was I expecting to order from a fixed menu. I would definitely not do that again.
Overall experience was great. Some of the best dining service we have received in SoCal! Will definitely be dining again in the future. Thanks to the staff for a wonderful experience.
Beautiful building and surroundings. Very warm and cozy large couches to sit on. Food was expertly prepared. Nice view of the ocean and Catalina Islands.
Server was one of the best we have ever had. He did a great job of helping us celebrate a special occasion. Food was delicious!
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Food was great but a little expensive loved the experience with the music and the ocean view
Beautiful restaurant and location with delicious food and impeccable service.
Pinot Noir, Belle Glos 'Dairyman, ' Russian River Valley, Sonoma
Panettone Gelato On Caramelized Meyer Lemon Rice Pudding
Merlot, Prisoner Wine Company, 'Thorn, ' Napa Valley
Chardonnay, Antinori, 'Cervaro Della Sala, ' Umbria
Chittara With Olive Oil Poached Maine Lobster Tail
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, 'Yellow Label, ' Reims
Regional Italian Cold Cuts And Cheese Selection
Schramsberg, Blanc De Blancs, Brut, Napa Valley
Pizza, Buffalo Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Basil
Vino Spumante Rosé, Col De' Salici, Veneto, Nv
