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I was really disappointed tonight. It was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. I have dined in many restaurants internationally and I can tell good food from mediocre. I am fond of cooking and entertaining at home, and I am surprised with the reviews that describe food as good: it was heavy, unimaginative and overpriced. I also cannot agree that the place is intimate and romantic.
The Zagat ratings are surprizing. The restaurant is definitely overrated. We found the main course fatty, and the deserts were unsophisticated. The appetizers were ok but nothing extraordinary. The overall impression after the meal is that the food is heavy and unhealthy. Definitely not worth the money we paid there which would buy you a nice dinner at Citronelle in DC or the Blue Door in Miami. The service is good, however.
This Zagat food rating is way off. This is a 23 food rating at best. Obelisk would have a tough time in a more sophisticated city like New York. We ate there recently and were very disappointed. First of all there is too much food. You have only one choice which is the tasting menu. The antipasto was weird. They offered a fatty suckling pig slice followed by a plate of octopus. Can you say Alka Seltzer? Skip this one and feel healthy!
The prix fixe menu defines fine Italian dining. Multiple antipasti are followed by two entrees, cheese and dessert. Go hungry and with a full wallet. Wine offerings are very well chosen and the staff are most helpful in making good matches with food.
The decor is simple, but the food is outstanding and the service is knowledgeable and good. Although the menu is set at $70, the uniqueness of the dishes, the combination of flavors, and the availability of some choice makes this restaurant one that we will go back to, if for no other reason than to try whatever the new menu may offer. It has to be delicious.
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