"I had made a reservation for 2:00 PM, and upon arrival, we opted to sit in the beer garden because it was such a warm day. We were informed that we needed to order and pay for our meals inside, which was fine. Inside, we were handed two menus. I had been raving to my friend about the amazing pizzas they serve, so we were disappointed to find out that those are only available after 5:00 PM. However, there are plenty of other delicious options on the menu, so we decided to go with burgers— I chose the Highlander and my friend went for the chili burger.
We let the waitress know we’d like to sit outside, which was no problem. However, I found it a little odd that we had to carry the jug with the numbered wooden spoon, along with the condiments and cutlery, to our table ourselves. It would have been nice to be shown to a table and have the necessary items placed there for us.
The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and we were not disappointed—the burgers were fantastic and the portion sizes were quite generous. My friend thought the chili on their burger had a flavor that leaned a bit too much toward tomato sauce, but that’s just personal preference.
After finishing our meal, we ended up chatting for about 45 minutes, during which our dirty plates were left in front of us as no one checked on us since the food was served. This might be something management could improve upon.
Would I return? Absolutely! It’s a lovely place for drinks on a summer evening, and the food certainly competes with the best. A few tweaks could enhance the experience, like making diners feel less like they might be hastily heading out without paying, and ensuring staff return to the table during diners' stays. Also, it would be nice if diners weren’t expected to carry their cutlery to the table. I hope the owners take these small criticisms in the spirit they are intended."
Al Forno
