Cosimo’s Trattoria

Let me first state that the waitstaff at this italian BYOB was very attentive and very good at their jobs. That said, the reason we went to this restaurant was the recommendation of the food. I had a veal saltimbocca, my wife had a stuffed chicken and veal dish in a «light» italian vinegrette, and we split a ceasar salad. First — the Ceasar salad tasted like dishwater. In fact, since we were very hungry and the presentation was nice, we ate the salad, but I think it was a mistake. We had to ask for extra anchovies to cover up the taste!
Next my wife’s dish was WAY overcooked. The chicken was so overcooked, she couldn’t cut it with the knife they gave us. I picked it up and actually thumped the chicken on her dish! In addition, the «light vinegrette» was an overpowering balsamic vinegar that we both tasted for an hour after the meal (and I had one bite!).
Last, salt was the operative word in my veal Saltimbocca. Again, so badly salty that I couldn’t taste the rest of the dish. After we both took a few bites and said enough, the waitress came over to our table. She knew the dinners had problems (and I think even before we recieved them she knew) as she immediately offered to buy us dinner. I do have to say, we ate for free (except for the tip), but what we ate was terrible.
I might go back and try the pasta (which they are supposed to be known for as well), but everytime I think about that dinner, I think it is probably one of the WORST meals I’ve ever had and I change my mind.