Chi Spacca

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  Harry

  ·2 months ago

  “This is one of the Chase Sapphire Reserve dining so we decided to give it a shot. The bone marrow pie and hanker steak was so good. The mashed potatoes were also perfectly creamy. Even the anchovies butter bread was a nice treat. I think my least favorite would be the carrots. Service was excellent and the outdoor seating was a nice touch. I would come back here when I'm back in town.”

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  Paul Mark Morris

  ·2 months ago

  “There is a quiet confidence to Chi Spacca that shows up the minute you sit down. The room has that rustic, almost old world feel, but the service keeps it grounded and approachable. The wait staff stood out right away. Warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful without hovering. They know the menu, they guide you without pushing, and they make the whole experience feel easy. The Caesar salad is worth mentioning because it is not what most people expect. It leans into a more assertive, anchovy forward profile with a heavier hand on texture and seasoning. Some people love that boldness. For me, it was interesting but not something I would order again. That said, it fits the restaurant’s identity. Nothing here is trying to be safe. Where Chi Spacca really delivers is the meat. That is clearly the center of gravity, and it shows. The beef was excellent. Rich, properly cooked, and full of flavor without unnecessary embellishment. It is the kind of dish that reminds you why simplicity works when the product is right. The chicken pot pie was a pleasant surprise. Comforting, well balanced, and executed with more finesse than you usually see for a dish like that. It could easily be overlooked on a menu like this, but it holds its own. Overall, very good across the board. Not perfect, not trying to be everything, but clear in what it does well and confident in delivering it. That clarity is part of the appeal.”

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  Mary Panzer

  ·2 months ago

  “We had an early RSVP, 5:30. By 6:30 the place is as full. I would recommend sitting at the countso you can watch the chefs do their magic. We had 8 dishes. The highlight being the octopus, and the humble pea. I don't …”

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  Foodie

  ·3 months ago

  “Food was a bit on the salty side (so I dinged -1 ⭐), particularly the chicken pot pie and the hangar short rib, but overall still enjoyable and well prepared. Porchetta was very yummy! The flavors were rich and hearty, fitting for an Italian steakhouse. A lighter hand on seasoning would have made the dishes even better. Service was excellent! Sitting at the counter ended up being a highlight of the experience. It was fun and engaging to watch the chefs pull out the giant bistecca steaks. They gave us a little birthday treat at the end which was very cute. Overall, it was a solid dining experience with great service and a lively atmosphere.”

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  Randall Uyeno

  ·3 months ago

  “We came here for our triple anniversary. My parents, my sister and her husband, and myself and my wife. We ordered the broccolini, the carrots, the peas, the beef and bone marrow pie, the lamb, grilled octopus, the bistecca fiorentina, the …”

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  Elizabeth Cheng

  ·4 months ago

  “After trying Pizzeria Mozzarella and loved it, we decided to try chi Spacca. It didn’t disappoint! Everything we ordered from the menu was exceptional! Servers were all very friendly and attentive. We had one of the earliest reservations, and the restaurant was full midway through our meal. I definitely recommend making a reservation otherwise it might be impossible to get a table. Next time I’d like to sit at the counter to see the chefs preparing our meal!”

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  Jerry Dinh

  ·4 months ago

  “Very intimate and nice dining space! Food was great and offer unique taste. The fish was cooked to perfection and the bread was amazing. Would come back for another date night.”

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  Ctnyc57

  ·5 months ago

  “The service was excellent. The food was very good, except the hangar steak was over the top salty. The octopus was also overly salty, but not as bad as the steak. I wonder if they are marinating the proteins in way too salty a marinade or something.”

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  Aaron Yun

  ·5 months ago

  “We chose Chi Spacca for my wife’s birthday and left regretting it. We ordered seven dishes, many of them pushed by the waitress as “delicious,” but not one was actually good. Several appetizers came out visibly overloaded with coarse salt. I specifically asked for light salt, yet dish after dish arrived oversalted to the point that I had to scrape salt off myself. The pork chop was unacceptable: nearly half fat and still red inside. For a restaurant with this reputation and price point, that is hard to excuse. Overall, the food was poor, the recommendations were misleading, and the experience was a letdown from start to finish. I would not recommend this restaurant, especially for a special occasion.”

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  Christopher Yip

  ·5 months ago

  “Came to use the Chase sapphire reserve credit and unfortunately everything was a miss except for our lovely server Gwen. The focaccia was cooked with way too much oil. And while I am no focaccia expert, pretty certain the dish is more akin to a thin panini with cheese. Could not finish it for fear of breaking out from the oil. Unsurprisingly, the tables next to us did not finish theirs as well. The Caesar salad is made with real anchovies, a nice break from the saturated slop bowl market mayhem these days. However, between the heavy helping of dressing and mountain of Parmesan cheese, I could not tell if the romaine was actually green. The renowned tomahawk pork chop hit our table a solid 45 minutes after the salad was all done and taken away. I estimate the pork chop arrived a little under 2 hours from the time we sat down so fair warning, avoid ordering if you’re in a rush. Or at all? While the pork chop was cooked to perfection maintaining a juicy and tender bite with each cut, I could not help but chug a glass of water between each slice. On top of the sufficient portion of fennel pollen and seed seasoning, the amount of salt and pepper added is criminal. Even half the amount of seasoning is enough to make this an impressive dish. In fact, my throat is tingling while writing this review. The only dish which was not drowned out in seasoning or oil was the mashed potatoes. Perfectly creamy and a great pairing with the pork chop. Sadly we left disappointed by the food and at this price level, we will not be returning. TLDR: too much seasoning - ask for less. And be wary of cooking time.”

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