Osteria da Fiore Review

Reviewed by goldhamster from Germany on 7/15/08
The Osteria da Fiore in San Polo, Calle Scaleter was
previously outstanding. I have eaten there three times previously.
The restaurant has now, in July 2008, completely
Negatives changed. Note: The Michelin Guide rated
this place with a star and three forks! The
Prices are also approximately 2 - 2.5 times higher than
in 2000. The reception is very poor: there is
does not receive ladies or gentlemen, as we had
a supplicant at the counter wait until a comprehensive
telefonierender waiter bequemte us as guests
perceive. The atmosphere is ugly became
an overarching the entire ceiling, scheussliche
Metal casing, that are not on the guest room
fits. The guests are much closer than previously set,
Tables are everywhere, even where no hinpassen, in the hallway near
the toilet, for example.
The service is the very high prices are not appropriate,
but itself as a cheap trattoria.
Instead us the menu over, first
unquestioned the wine list. It is not
asked an aperitif. Permanent there's another
Kellner, the ostentatiously at the host vorbeischaut. A Amuse
bouche in the form of simple, boring tuna paste
lettuce leaves to come sometime later, after the
Wine has long since. Generally, there is no advice on
the food selection. The food: a catastrophe and ripoff
without end! Poor ingredients, tiny portions, cheapest
Preparation - far from good kitchen! Top
For example, a "tower of seafood" turns out to
about 40 euro as a minute portion plate with biligsten
small clams and mussels and bits of
Octopus, all subdued with little tomato sauce, without
Esprit. Also about 40 euros for the "tuna in
Rosemary crust "- formerly great - there are now approximately 8
Aufgeschnittenem slices (!) Tuna steak, WITHOUT
Rosemary crust, with barely functions, raw
Rosmarinnädelchen, betröpfelt with cheap oil!
In the restaurant sat in the evening no Italians,
exclusively foreign tourists, mainly from
the United States, which for a crazy cheap money to the kitchen
take - and how disappointed we are. The dessert,
we saved, that would be another bitter disappointment
been. The wine was not particularly, the former
Demand and prices also not appropriate. Our
obvious disappointment was not at all
responding. You have the bill and we go
let. The restaurant is a mousetrap and an annoying
as a very expensive experience, if you are a romantic
Evening with good food and drink had imagined.

Member Rating: 1.0
Ratings details: Food: 1.0 Atmosphere: 1.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0

Reviewed by torcello from Provincetown, MA on 11/20/06
I am writing this review as of November 6, 2008. I have written several previous reviews here of this restaurant. There was a very unfortunate problem last year, that sadly had to do with the health of Mara Martin, the chef and heart and soul of the restaurant. Happily, as of now, she is back in the kitchen, and creating all the wonderful dishes that she is famed for again. We just ate here, and had an extraordinary meal. It is in the subtle detailed preparations that this place excels. Even the bread that is served is incredible, with lemon and other flavors permeating it. Graciousness, attention to detail, and above all, the attention to the fresh seasonal food and ingredients are beyond all others.
I love this restaurant, because they are truly the real thing, and they have their hearts and souls wrapped up into it. Be prepared to spend some money, but to also have a memory that will last you for years to come.
Thank you Maurizio and Mara and all your staff!
--James Balla, Provincetown ,MA, USA

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0