| Marcellos La Sirena |
| 6316 S. Dixie Hwy. (Forest Hill Blvd.) |
561-585-3128
www.lasirenaonline.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 25 |
18 |
22 |
$55 |
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| This West Palm Beach Italian is "a breath of fresh air" in a sea of "strip plazas", offering food "so delicious you could never produce it at home", a "welcoming" vibe and an "intimate" setting; cognoscenti crow that the "good" Boot-centric vino selections come at "uninflated prices", and even if the "attentive" service "slows down" at times, this "jewel" is on many "repeat-visit" lists. |
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| Stresa |
| 2710 Okeechobee Blvd. (bet. Congress Ave. & Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.) |
561-615-0200
www.shijo.ca |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 21 |
14 |
20 |
$36 |
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| "A nice surprise" in West Palm is this "dependable" storefront Italian that, while short on "fanfare", does a commendable job turning out "good" "old-fashioned" dishes; many stresa that "fair" prices and a staff that "wont rush you out the door" justify its "favorite" status; N.B. a new chef may outdate the Food score. |
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| Nandos Beefeeders Steakhouse |
| 3208 Forest Hill Blvd. (Congress Ave.) |
561-649-4545
www.roadhousecafe.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 20 |
16 |
19 |
$32 |
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| This West Palm Italian steakhouse "remains a favorite" for diners who appreciate its "quality beef", "old-school atmosphere" and "unbelievable-value" prices; a few nostalgists maintain it "used to be better years ago", but the majority finds "for the most part" it "hits the mark"; N.B. Nandos is now under new ownership, so keep an eye out for changes in the coming year. |
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| Il Bellagio |
| 600 S. Rosemary Ave. (Okeechobee Blvd.) |
561-659-6160
www.ilbellagiocityplace.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 18 |
20 |
17 |
$34 |
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| Sitting on "prime real estate" in West Palms CityPlace, this Italian trattorias "view of the fountains" may be its biggest asset, but its "super" pizza, pastas, salads and such at "value" prices also contribute to the overall "pleasant" experience; if a few find the food "underwhelming" and note "service isnt a high point", even they concede its "convenient" and a natural for "out-of-town guests." |
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| Carmines Ocean Grill & Sushi Bar |
| 2460 PGA Blvd. (Prosperity Farms Rd.) |
561-624-1141
www.carminesoceangrill.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 20 |
17 |
16 |
$42 |
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| Though the "fresh" fish helps lure a "happening" crowd to this "trendy", "cavernous" Palm Beach Gardens finnery, the "popular" bar area/"pickup" market does its part too; while the "vast", "interesting" menu has its supporters, "noisy" conditions and service "in need of improvement" detract. |
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