We went to Valens for Winterlicious. Although we made our reservations a month in advance they made us wait at the door (where it was absolutely freezing) for quite sometime till they figured out the seating arrangement. Once seated, we couldn't even take our coats off. Felt like we were seated in a refrigerator, the heating was on low. I looked around the restaurant and everyone was bundled up... more

The place was really cool. Ordered polenta fries, magic mushroom and a sambuca pizza. The mushroom was good. Both the pizza and fries were okay(wasnt very impressed). Three stars is for the ambience and service.

I've been a regular enough patron at Sambuca for a number of years. It's been a great place to have a good meal. Sadly, things have changed. My last visit I ordered a pizza from the daily special and asked for no onions. I was assured it wouldn't be a problem. After a considerable wait I was served a pizza with onions on it. I told the waiter and he carried it off to the kitchen. To my dismay,... more