G&R DiMillo's Bayside -
Disappointing. The decorating, both outside and in, is bright and
cheerful. Gino, the owner, took the time to stop and chat at our table - a nice touch (we were the only ones there for lunch).
The food was okay, and while the sauce was on the sour side, it was still acceptable. The homemade pasta was good, but not exceptional, as we'd expected for homemade. The prices are somewhat hefty for lunch (our entrees that day -a gnocchi dish & chicken parm) were both about $13 - $14.
But the service! As the only diners present until we had finished our
entrees (another couple with their child came in later), this apparently placed too
much of a burden on the lone waitress. We sat with our empty
plates and glasses until we left the place. We were given complimentary canolli (left from a photo shoot), to enjoy amid
the dirty dishes. The bill finally arrived after one of us waved
wildly and called to the waitress, who seemed surprised that we were still there, as if she'd completely forgotten about us. Even then she didn't remove the dishes!
If the food had been outstanding, the cost of the meal would have been inconsequential. However, for "just okay" food and terrible service, the prices are simply way out of whack.
Our esteemed assistants, the Belgian and the Labrador, seemed to enjoy the leftovers. So- two thumbs down and two paws up for GR DiMillo's!
Disappointing for sure. A menu abscent of a seafood section. They had a broiled haddock special with no advertised price. The fish was plain old OK. Not much for flavor. And it was $17 which I would expect a real good meal for that. If you want good eats in Portland, You would be better served to go to daddy's Dimillos.
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