Lombardi's - Food Over Service

The food display outside Lombardi's Ristorante is a teaser to lure patrons into the restaurant. A marketing tool that majority of the restaurants Downtown and South Beach, Miami have adopted. The presentations were far more impressive than the inadequate service. Gratuity included robbed us of good service. The food arrived hot, it was tasteful, and filling there was enough for two meals. I had rice with Scallops, Calamari, Mussels, and Shrimps mixed in tomato sauce. Lombardi's is located in Bayside Market Place an indoor/outdoor mall on the East South end of the mall. Inside the restaurant was clean, the tables were covered with White paper, and courtesy crayons were provided for fun and games, a deterrent to pass the time. We were tempted by the presentation and in the mood for a lasting meal. As I see it the quality of service requires some improvement, but the food is worth a visit. I give it 3 blinks.

AHSI.....The restaurant atmosphere was very pleasant. It had an open view of the Port of Miami and it was inside their outside mall. You could enjoy the sound of the live entertainment that was playing for the large crowd at the mall. I give the restaurant a 3.5.