Blu Ristorante

“the arancini had this beautiful crispy exterior like good fried chicken from back home. the risotto inside was creamy adn rich and they didnt skimp on the parmesan lowkey SIMPLE stuff done really well sometimes thats all you need”

“i asked for red pepper flakes to spice up my pasta and they brought this tiny pinch in a little dish. come on yall im from Nashville i can handle more than a whisper of heat”

“teh burrata was perfect teh outer part had jsut enough resistance before giving way to that creamy almost liquid center!!! paired with grilled peach and aged balsamic every bite had this contrast of temperatures and textures that worked yikes”

“the pasta in the cacio e pepe was overcooked not mushy but definitely past al dente. for a dish thats all about technique and timing getting soggy noodles was disappointing”

“teh kids menu was actually good real pasta with marinara not just chicken fingers and fries my daughter demolished the mini margherita pizza and they were cool about bringing extra parmesan for free. staff was genuinely nice with the kids”

“honestly parking in this area is absolutely brutal especially weekends!!! we circled three times adn ended up paying $25 for valet jsut to not be late for teh reservation”

“for real teh gnocchi had this amazing contrast between the crispy seared outside adn the pillowy soft inside - each dumpling basically dissolves on your tongue but still has enuf bite to feel real would recommend”

“my caesar salad arrived with wilted romaine that had clearly been sitting dressed for way too long - texture was super soggy and nothing could save it not even the parmesan”

“the seafood risotto was loaded with actual chunks of scallops, mussels, shrimp and for $28 its honestly one of the best value fine dining dishes on king street west chefs kiss”

“they charge $8 for a side of roasted vegetables which turned out to be like six pieces of zucchini and bell pepper - basically highway robbery for cafeteria sides”

“teh mushroom risotto was creamy perfection with this mix of wild mushrooms that brought earthy umami flavors - honestly proved italian food can be just as satisfying without meat”

“when i asked about vegan cheese options for the pasta the server looked confused and was just like 'we can leave the cheese off' like... thats not what i was asking”

“the interior design is stunning exposed brick warm edison bulbs these gorgeous leather banquettes that make you wanna stay for hours. the open wine cellar thing is a nice touch whole space feels sophisticated without being stuffy”

“the tables are packed so tight together youre basically listening to your neighbors entire conversation. not good for intimate dinners or business stuff where you need privacy”