Emma & Julia Italian Restaurant

Apparently this is great if you’ve got gluten issues. For the rest of us….
Not so much. Service is below average. “Pan del horno” is an average stodgy bread that’ll set you back 2.50€ for a tiny basket of 5 small slices, mostly holes. The mussels were particularly egregious, they reeked of fish suggesting they were none too fresh and the white wine sauce did little to help. The ravioli was below average. The pizza was fine… although the waiter looked at me as though I was asking for her to clean my car when I requested a pizza cutter. The check came to 95€. 2.50€ for bread? Seriously? Thoroughly, not-recommended. Oh, and this is the first Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to, that managed to mess up tiramisu.
I assume it was decent when it was made several weeks before, because that’s what it tasted like. EDIT: I noticed the owner responded to my review without actually addressing my criticism...
Instead remarked on my tendencies in other reviews (I only write reviews when the place is remarkably good or in this case remarkably poor, hence the 1star/5star ratings, common in my reviews.) They did not however address my specific criticisms regarding service, overpriced bread, off-smelling mussels or the poor and belligerent service. This should give you a fair idea as to the manager's sense of responsibility regarding genuine issues. (also they refer to me a tu and end up with usted...
a clear indication of the use of the formality as derogatory...)

Owner response

This restaurant was recommended to us and it did not disappoint.
The staff is so friendly and e really enjoyed the food.
We love the Naomi salad, if you don’t like sweet it’s not for you, and the dark chocolate mousse was GREAT! My husband said the lasagna is now one of his favorites.

Owner response

Very nice restaurant, great knowledge for gluten, many gluten free options for pizza, pasta and sweets.
Loved it ❤️

Owner response