La Piazza The Grove

“We felt lucky to be seated for dinner during the Christmas holiday season, when the shopping center was absolutely packed. I got the Chittarine Bolognese, which was excellent -- the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the bolognese sauce was nice and hearty. My wife and daughter split a Margherita pizza and a salad, which were also very tasty. Service was fast and very friendly, and the atmosphere is quite elegant. We had a very enjoyable time!”

“They were able to handle our large 20 person group pretty well! Enjoyed the food, ambiance and quick service of this restaurant at the heart of the Grove. Calamares were cooked to perfection, soft inside, crunchy on the outside. Pasta was cooked well and the Cream sauce was great!”

“First off, great friendly staff. Food is tasty, but definitely lots of salt. The margarita pizza was decent. The only issue though is their utensils / cups / plates are simply not clean. Not sure if they need a new dishwasher or so, but there was lipstick on the cup 🤣and the forks and knives had crap on them.”

“I honestly don’t even have the words to describe our experience. At first, everything was fine—we were greeted at the entrance, shown to our table, and our order was taken. We ordered the most expensive pasta on the menu, but the mussels smelled terrible. It was disgusting—we didn’t eat them at all. Luckily, they were in shells, so we just set them aside. The pizza was more like crispy bread than actual pizza. I will say the lasagna was pretty good—that’s the reason I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1. A major downside was that the waiter seemed to lose interest after bringing out all the food 😂 We couldn’t get his attention at all—we wanted to ask for water and mention the issue with the mussels. We won’t be coming back.”

“Let’s set the scene: A beautiful exterior, romantic glow, chic patio — it looks like the kind of place that should whisk you away to Italy for the night. But once you sit down and the plates arrive… well, let’s just say the magic fades. We were four people, and here’s the real tea: all four pasta dishes were underwhelming. • My friend’s ravioli? Way too salty. • My bolognese? Tasted canned, not like fresh, lovingly simmered sauce. • The “fresh pasta” they proudly market? Didn’t have the taste or texture to back it up. • Our other two friends? Same verdict — unimpressed and underwhelmed. The only saving grace? The pizza. But even then, I’ve had better pizza at less expensive spots, where you’re paying for flavor and craft, not just the Grove address. Service was okay — friendly enough — but here’s the truth: no level of polite service can fully rescue a meal when the kitchen falls short. ⭐ Final verdict: Beautiful setting, average-to-poor food, not worth the price. Come for the ambiance if you must, but don’t come expecting a pasta revelation.”