"You know it’s going to be a lackluster experience when your waiter serves you a dirty martini in a wine glass and explains that all the martini glasses were still hot. Da Nicola certainly lived up to my low expectations. Apparently, the idea of putting ice in the martini glass is beyond their consideration. Our waiter didn’t mention the specials to us, even though I overheard him sharing them with the table next to us, so it seems there were indeed specials available. My husband and I ordered a salad to share, and while I anticipated they wouldn’t divide it onto two plates (not that kind of restaurant), I expected at least a serving spoon. Even our local pizza place manages that! On a positive note, my broiled salmon was quite good, but honestly, it’s just broiled salmon—hardly a culinary feat. My husband’s pappardelle bolognese was excessively drenched in sauce, which is a big no-no in Italian cooking. The whole experience felt rushed, yet it seemed like the regulars at Da Nicola were receiving much better service. We won’t be returning and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it to others."
