Romano's Macaroni Grill
As the title suggests this is my review of “Romano’s Macaroni Grill” In the Villagio Mall. From my previous post you can tell I was at the Villagio, and during our lunch I figured, why don’t I let all our viewers hear about my experience at this restaurant.
Well around noon we arrived at the Villagio Mall hungry and looking for a place to eat. As we walked through the Food Court we saw the “Romano’s Macaroni Grill”. We perused the menu and saw many Tuscany dishes that seemed to make our mouth water. So we stepped in and here the journey begins.
Cleanliness: The place was very clean. Every table is set up with Paper over the top. This is so the Waiters can write their names and it gives the kids something to doodle on. They also supply crayons. Sounds kind of funny but it’s fun. I often find myself doodling on the table. When my drink is empty, I put it at the edge of the table and draw arrow to it “Please Refill” they laugh and I get my new drink, everybody wins.
We ordered, I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, and my wife ordered Spaghetti with Meatballs. We chatted for a while as they brought us some bread and our drinks. Everything seemed to come at just the right moment. We didn’t have to wait very long for anything. Now keep in mind it was not very busy, so that might have been why. So if you go on a busy night, I can’t promise it will be the same.
We sipped our Water “Acqua Panna” which apparently is made in Tuscany Italy. Very refreshing but then again, to me water is water, this just happened to have a name so I am sure it was marked up as such.
Our food arrived right on time. We were munching on the bread and then just as we were growing tired of the freshly made bread they brought out the food. Let me tell you, you definately do not go away hungry. My plate was pretty big and had lots of Chicken in it. My wife’s was almost twice the size. (which is why that’s my dinner tonight).
So how was it I am betting you are wondering. Ok, let me first say that my tastes differ from my wife. Which is normal. So just keep this in mind while you are reading. I really enjoyed my meal. It was cooked to perfection and the sauces was not too runny and not to thick. the chicken which was grilled was not burned it tasted great and with the sauce even better. The noodles were cooked perfect also, they were not par done and hard and not over done and super soft. Although I am sure you could get it that way if you wanted.
Now my wife’s turn. When I asked her how it was she said. “Ok” No more no less. I inquired as to which part was just OK and why just OK what was wrong? She didn’t have an answer. So I told her that I would tell you all what she said, and she said. It was not the worst but it was also not the best I have ever had. Well there ya go, so to my wife it was just Ok. So who are you going to trust? Well me of course me because I am after all writing this article.
So what about the price you are probably wondering. Well I think it was fairly priced. Our bill came to right around 130 QR. For two people going out to eat, I am sure we could have spent way more but then again, if we had went to Burger King it would have been a lot cheaper.
I do have one tip though. And you will probably hear this from time to time, if I am reviewing a restaurant outside or in a mall, and that is try to get a table inside if you can. Although Villagio was not particularly busy today it can get pretty loud considering you can usually hear kids yelling from across the Ice Rink. I would suggest you ask for a booth somewhere inside and near the back. Not only is it quieter but it’s also a little more private.
I hope you enjoyed my review. Please feel free to share your own experiences should you desire and thanks for stopping by.
By: StevNima
