ROMA | Bistro on the Wharf

Food quality went down and service was ok.. prices went way up..you are just a pizza place... Food : 2/5 | Service : 3/5 | Atmosphere : 2/5 … More

This restaurant was a big disappointment. We arrived and the hostess ignored us for five minutes while she chatted with the bartender. The service was slow. The menu indicates different allergens but the waitress knew nothing about what was in which dish. The food was also a big disappointment: - The citrus olives had no citrus and tasted as if they were from a can and heated in the microwave - The arugula salad barely had dressing, and the dressing was only on the top - The halibut was cold when it was served and the sauce was watery and tasteless - nothing like a normal velouté. - The gluten free pizza we ordered was served with a gluten crust The music was also a strange mashup of 80s and 90s top hits, with a heavy base, so it sounded like club music which didn’t match the atmosphere and was very loud. The only saving grace were delicious Prosecco and wine.

Excellent and authentic Italian cuisine. Definitely make reservation ahead of time. The wait is worth it, if you don't have reservation. The restaurant is small, clean, and there's one table next to window that seats 4, great table. There's also an upper level that's open with fairly steep stairs. Due to pandemic, there's one person in (open) bar area, often only one server doing everything else, so patience is needed. It's one of the best restaurants in downtown Juneau, AK ????