tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post3159815678604306907..comments2024-03-18T14:28:18.271-04:00Comments on What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine: My Utica New York Cavallo's Food Experience Review Part 1Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203502864311900991noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-27328616322281134642022-10-27T09:56:07.195-04:002022-10-27T09:56:07.195-04:00I was never a great lover of the place, and this w...I was never a great lover of the place, and this was as far back as the late 90s, the last time I was there. The owner could be a bit arrogant, so it isn't any surprise that no one came to your table when you asked to speak with someone. I could understand one or two dishes possibly being an itsy bitsy somewhat off, but everything, including the service itself? I think because the place has been there for so long that they may have come to feel a bit too comfortable in their longevity. Being that the area has really taken a beating over the past fifty years, any restaurant that has lasted more than a decade can be seen as some local success story. However, when the establishment itself begins to take that reputation too seriously or, worse, for granted, it doesn't bode well for them.<br /><br />Thankfully, Utica still has a plethora of fantastic eateries to put Cavallo's to shame and be forgotten. Chesterfields is amazing (although I hear they've moved to North Utica), and then there are the Nole brother's place Café Cannoli's. They were on Culver Ave last I heard, but they had opened a place on Genesee St., and in New Hartford at some point as well. They went to Italy and studied pastry making there, and their stuff is fantastic. I could go on and on about the many places, but then the list would be very long. But Cavallo's? Nope, too much like a big franchise type place now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-91199876300048883542012-08-12T09:58:22.467-04:002012-08-12T09:58:22.467-04:00Best part is the photos of your family. But in an...Best part is the photos of your family. But in an Italian family it is all about the food! I hear you on the review. Have gone to Cavallo's since I was in high school. And over the years...well...there have been some changes. Too bad.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057300751677082169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-11539828760557372682012-05-22T05:03:49.022-04:002012-05-22T05:03:49.022-04:00I'm sorry it was such a poor experience. I al...I'm sorry it was such a poor experience. I also have places that are dear to my heart because of many memories there and it's so painful when they disappoint.Anita at Hungry Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218183594835435949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-6459660189360910702012-05-21T23:09:55.363-04:002012-05-21T23:09:55.363-04:00Such a bummer when a fave place goes downhill. I l...Such a bummer when a fave place goes downhill. I loved all the photos of you and your family. Your just a tiny little thing, wish I had your figure. xxKim Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549774687334791659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-64209651849833088712012-05-21T21:45:37.146-04:002012-05-21T21:45:37.146-04:00Dear Claudia, How disappointing!
It is a shame.
...Dear Claudia, How disappointing! <br />It is a shame. <br />You and your family do look lovely. blessings dear. Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-38475023623563674552012-05-21T10:40:31.973-04:002012-05-21T10:40:31.973-04:00What a disappointment! Obviously there has been s...What a disappointment! Obviously there has been some change in management or ownership. Sad to have a traditional family stop take such a bad turn like this. However, the good thing is that there are more restaurants out there to choose from, so you will find another one to start a new regular family tradition!TinaRBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371458068011998525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-46418761966766381002012-05-20T23:02:13.088-04:002012-05-20T23:02:13.088-04:00Sorry the food was so bad! But good to know you fo...Sorry the food was so bad! But good to know you found some place to enjoy your all time favorites.Baker Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702033029053749653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-7515264101865308072012-05-20T21:35:39.357-04:002012-05-20T21:35:39.357-04:00Sorry that happened to you all! It's been happ...Sorry that happened to you all! It's been happening more and more where I live too. We had to find new favorites.Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05360985632126622789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-31893600677410371242012-05-20T21:27:06.583-04:002012-05-20T21:27:06.583-04:00Aunt Claudia, I am sorry I wasn't there to see...Aunt Claudia, I am sorry I wasn't there to see you for your last night in town, however,,,,, I guess the only thing I missed out on was the gathering of family and your friends. You are right, Mary, does make some "mean greens", it's in our blood to cook some good food!! Next time you come up, and want some good food, WE WILL MAKE YOU A DINNER YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!! HOME MADE BABY!! Love you, Pamela xoxoPamela Colenzo Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-78812760060559501112012-05-20T17:40:58.973-04:002012-05-20T17:40:58.973-04:00Don't you wonder what happened? Sometimes a re...Don't you wonder what happened? Sometimes a restaurant can have an off night but interesting that no one even tried to give good service. I know when I've had a bad experience - I don't go back. But the happiness - at least shows in your faces of being together. Everyone looks so pleased to be with each other!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-79719588950884708252012-05-20T10:34:16.343-04:002012-05-20T10:34:16.343-04:00I had no idea you from Utica! I live in Clinton, a...I had no idea you from Utica! I live in Clinton, and I'm a sophmore at Utica College. I've been to Cavallo's multiple times. I love that their menu is so vast, but I've had many hit-or-miss experiences. Sometimes the food & service is good; other times not so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-42428308772723833492012-05-20T10:27:09.069-04:002012-05-20T10:27:09.069-04:00Lovely family pictures. My father always says the ...Lovely family pictures. My father always says the best restaurant is at home! What a wise words..Alidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852806349180621183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-13127575050602302712012-05-20T09:55:13.667-04:002012-05-20T09:55:13.667-04:00That's awful! Talk about mismanagement! I hope...That's awful! Talk about mismanagement! I hope the owner gets wind of your blog. I'm glad you found some other spots to enjoy your favorites...welcome home!Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258699925063180509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-2997242243587908542012-05-20T07:42:49.211-04:002012-05-20T07:42:49.211-04:00That's a shame. I find that service is not wha...That's a shame. I find that service is not what it used to be like at many places. People just don't believe in good old fashioned customer service anymore.Jersey Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524724543931999315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067778895617200586.post-45369799196131405852012-05-20T00:51:55.122-04:002012-05-20T00:51:55.122-04:00Sorry the food was bad. May be the restaurant need...Sorry the food was bad. May be the restaurant needs to call Gordon Ramsey.Christine's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667351264908715753noreply@blogger.com