Review of La Cucina Italian Restaurant

Service was terrible, it took over 15 minutes for the server to bring us water, I started thinking that he had to dig the well. I ordered "shef special" it said salmon with spinach and tomatoes. I asked him what else does it come with, he said just spinach and tomatoes, didn't want any pasta, so I said yes to this dish, price was not listed on the menu. I said I was GF and no dairy.

Next the cook came out and said it comes with a crabcake on the top and it's not GF, so I asked not to top my salmon with it. Another 35 minutes passes and he brings out my dinner. It's salmon on top of handful of cooked spinach with some crushed tomatoes and pasta. I didn't want to eat pasta, so I sent the dish back. I asked for a salad instead, and said I will keep the fish. He brought out a tiny plate of salad with an old plate that had fish, spinach and pasta was gone. After I was almost done with my "salad" and fish server brought out another plate of salad, normal size this time, to which I said toast it was too late. He took it back.

When I asked for a check I saw that he charged me full price of $30 for the dish I didn't eat. I feel like it was his fault that he didn't tell me what was in the dish when I asked him a question, and besides if i knew that dish was $30 i would have never ordered it.

I asked him to talk to the manager, after he came back he said there is nothing he can do and I have to sit there till I pay.

I felt insulted, and unjust. I should not be paying for this mistakes. I even told him that I will pay $12 for the fish, that was the price on the menu for the side of fish with a salad.

I put down $30, my friend's meal was $16 and we left.

Never coming back again. Bad service, and salmon was bland.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free