The black paella here is the real deal&mdash;loaded with squid, that deep ocean taste comes through. Steak was juicy too, seasoned right. Portions are big, and honestly the price surprised me for what you get. Chef came out to check on things, servers were friendly without hovering. Been a few times now, stays consistent.

Stopped by for lunch and got the set menu. Service was on point, food came out quick. Place was pretty quiet which I liked, easy to just sit and eat without rushing. Nothing mind-blowing but solid for a casual meal. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is but I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area.

Been here a few times now, always for a quick lunch. Chicken burger and hummus salad are solid, nothing fancy but they hit the spot. Place is easy to get to, and I like that there&#39;s extra seating upstairs when it gets busy. Keeps me coming back.

Great spot right by the National Museum. The white sangria was really good and the staff actually took time to explain the dishes. Only downside is the street noise, but the drinks made up for it.

Bigger space than the old place, and the garden out back is nice. We went for brunch on Sunday, got the usual eggs and coffee. Food was solid, nothing fancy but it hit the spot. Place was busy but not crazy loud. I&#39;ll probably come back, it&#39;s close to home and easy.

The caprese salad was solid, but honestly the wine list surprised me more than the pizza. Good pours at fair prices. Service kept things moving without hovering. Nice spot to unwind.

Buffalo wings were solid. Good kick, crispy even when it was busy. Place was packed but they still got em right. That&#39;s all I need.

Been coming here for years, even before the name changed to Giacomin. Coffee&#39;s still consistent, which is honestly the main thing I care about. Staff remembers the regulars, that counts for a lot. Location makes it easy to stop by, so I keep ending up here. Not much else to say, it just works for me.

Great cocktails and the food matched up nicely. Portions were solid for the price. Chef Davendra stopped by our table after dinner, nice personal touch.

Came for coffee and ended up chatting with Chef Ricardo about his cooking background. Really cool touch that he came out to the table. Service felt way fancier than the price suggested.

Stopped by for a drink last week. Cocktails are solid, one of the better spots in the area for sure. Music was on point, not too loud to talk over. Place had a good buzz without being packed. Bartender knew what he was doing. I&#39;ll probably swing by again when I&#39;m in the mood for a proper drink.

We stopped in for a late dinner and the place was pretty quiet. The building is really something, tall ceilings and a nice stained glass window. Food was decent, lots of options. Our server Francisco handled our group of 8 fine. 24 hours is handy. Just wish the lighting was a bit warmer, but that&#39;s minor.

The ribs were so tender the bone just slid out. Owner was right there by the pit the whole time. Solid spot if you&#39;re craving real BBQ.

Stopped by for dinner and honestly the vibe is cool, drinks were solid. But man, everything moves slow here. We were there for like two hours, so don&#39;t come if you&#39;re starving or in a rush. Food quality made up for it though, I&#39;d say it&#39;s worth the wait if you&#39;ve got time to kill.

The wine list was solid. Owner came by and shared his Nonna&rsquo;s dessert recipe, that was a nice touch. Food itself didn&rsquo;t blow me away though.

Tried the Gobernador and Quesabarria on two nights. Both were pretty solid, real flavors. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area.

We had the back patio room with our tour group, so it felt pretty private. The prix fixe dinner was solid, and I grabbed a glass of red that paired nicely with the main course. Service kept up the whole night, no complaints there. Just wish the patio had a bit more breeze, but it was a good evening overall.

Stopped by for dinner on a weekday. Got the Gorgonzola steak and the 4-cheese gnocchi. Both were solid, steak cooked right. The mushroom bruschetta was a good starter. Gin and tonic with red fruits was a nice touch. Service was quick enough, no complaints. Prices are fair for the quality. Would come back if in the area.

The coffee here is really good, and they have oat milk which I appreciate. Staff was friendly. I only tried the avocado toast, but it tasted fresh.

Came here for breakfast while wandering the market. The space is bigger than it looks from outside, pretty chill. Got the breaded fish plate &mdash; fish was solid, but the pinto beans hit hard with garlic. Like, really garlicky. Not mad at it though. Decent spot if you&#39;re already inside and hungry.

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