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70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(70 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(44)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(44)
  • neighborhood gem(37)
  • romantic(37)
  • fit for foodies(36)
  • notable wine list(27)
  • great for outdoor dining(14)
Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House Reviews List
Review 1 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful fine dining choice

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a delightful dinner, with apps, entrees, dessert, and wine - all well prepared and presented. It was a pleasantly quiet weeknight, and we had much of the dining room to ourselves. Our food was promptly cooked and served, and the preparations were interesting and distinctive. We had foie gras and scallops appetizers, entrees of Tandori kangaroo and New Zealand venison with lingonberry sauce. Meats were perfectly prepared, tender, flavorful.
Certainly menu choices that are not really available anywhere else, and gave us a wonderful culinary adventure. Our server was attentive, friendly, and helpful with recommendations without being at all intrusive.
A terrific dining experience when looking for a distinctive, excellent meal."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Winston staple

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always great food and service! Never disappointed! Its fine dinning, so don't be in a rush and you will have an excellent meal."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My New Favorite!

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Since moving to W-S from Chicago, we had found the restaurants somewhat lacking, but Bernardin's has improved my view of the restaurants here.
Bernardin's offered a unique selection of dishes. My husband ordered the kangaroo, which was a special the evening we went, and I had the grilled scallops. Both dishes were quite good, as were the appetizers we ordered. And the service was excellent. The location and historical building housing the restaurant are charming.
We had such a lovely experience, we were surprised the restaurant wasn't packed. Bernardin's is now my top choice for a fine dining experience in W-S."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 4 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Winston-Salem's Best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Bernardin's is located in a 100+ year-old house in Winston-Salem's historic West End. You'll find a menu unmatched elsewhere in town; there will always be "old favorites" such as an excellent ribeye steak or pasta with capellini, grilled shrimp and scallops - and a touch of the exotic such as kangaroo steak as a special of the day. The wine list - while not so long as to be overwhelming - offers an excellent variety of fine wines, including some local vintages. Desserts range from a simple bowl of ice cream to a banana walnut tart that is nothing short of amazing. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is memorable - dine outdoors if you can. Negatives? Parking can be scarce, especially on weekends."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first visit to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was our first visit to Bernardin's and we truely enjoyed our experience. We dined outside on the patio and the service was outstanding. I ordered the seafood pasta bouillabaise and was very pleased with the flavor as it was loaded with scallops, shrimp, mussels and clams. My wife's filet was grilled to perfection. This will certainly be added to our list of favorite restaurants."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great date night dinner here

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was perfectly cooked and the presentation was very nice. Chantal was our server and she was great, very knowledgable about the menu. We will be going back, for sure. One tip, sit away from the stairs if you are sitting upstairs, there is a lot of noise from people running up and down the stairs."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2009
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Review 7 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. We will definitely enjoy dinner there again."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Average to Good

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Starters of escargot were very good. Scallops were OK. Mains of brie stuffed chicken were average. The chicken was pretty flattened and brie hardly existent. Mashed potatoe and asparagus are simply not enough for the type of restaurant it portrays itself as being.
The wasabi Tuna was poor at best. Store bought Wasabi with Bok Choy that you needed a microscope to find. Again, it fell short.
TRhe foods not bad- it's just not that good."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
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Review 9 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Bernardins is amazing! I would

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Bernardins is amazing! I would recommend it to anyone. We started with the mussels and fried oysters and had the chilean sea bass for entree. Perfect in every way."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

While it had been a while

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"While it had been a while since we had last visited the restaurant, and the first time at the new location, it was just as great as we remembered. The perfect topping for those special occasions. Great atmosphere, great food, and a great experience."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Bernardin's got a great property

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Bernardin's got a great property when they moved into the Zevely House. Food and service were excellent - special thanks to our server, Svetlana. They have items like bison and kangaroo on the menu or as one of the specials. However, there is plenty of traditional fare on the menu, but even the more traditional fare have nuances that distinguish them from other restaurants that serve similar dishes. For example, the filet was pepper encrusted and came with a dollop of goat cheese on it which I think went well from a complementary standpoint. I would give it 4 stars out of 5. Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is b/c such a rating is reserved for a world class dining experience. Bernardin's is certainly one of the best in W-S."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome meal as usual. Wonderful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Awesome meal as usual.
Wonderful specials and wine selection
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Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food in a wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food in a wonderful setting."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 15 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service and food were excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service and food were excellent and decor was lovely. Very nice experience!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An exceptional experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful food and exceptional service. The atmosphere was great and the food came quickly without feeling rushed."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have eaten here many times

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have eaten here many times and never been disappointed."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent for Valentines

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were here for Valentine’s Day and the staff did a first rate job serving us the usual excellent food as well as keeping up with all the other customers."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our second time eating

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was our second time eating at Bernardin's. Each time the food and the service have been great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 20 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our experience at Bernardin's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our experience at Bernardin's was awesome! My wife was celebrating her 40th birthday and I wanted to treat her to a special dinner. The food and service at Bernardin's was excellent and the atmosphere was very romantic. We had a wonderful time!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed our Valentine's Day

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner at Bernardin's. This was our first visit and I'm confidant we will return. The server was pleasant and attentive. The wine list has several excellent choices and the food was also excellent."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Exciting new selections

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food is chef prepared which is good, but would like to see more options."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2010
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Review 23 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was delicious and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was delicious and service great. A first class restaurant."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service. Decent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent service. Decent wine list moderately priced. Mussels were superb as appetizer. Entrees are varied on menu and three specials were offered and clearly described. Entrees come with sufficient sides that it is not necessary to order the a la carte sides. Bison tenderloin with chantarelles was perfect rare as ordered and came with a side of spinach in a ramekin with a cheese crust/cream sauce. Desserts awesome!
Wish I lived in Winston-Salem.
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Dined on 02/07/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 25 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our first time dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time dining at Bernardin's and it was a great experience in it's totality. Wouldn't change a thing! And we plan to come back!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great good and relaxing atmosphere!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great good and relaxing atmosphere! Owner and staff were very friendly and attentive. We tried several appetizers and I especially enjoyed the calamari with the two spicy sauces. The ostrich was cooked perfectly and the sauce made an awesome combination.
Would highly recommend!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 27 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time here, Big Eat lured

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time here, Big Eat lured us. Excellent meal, service. We will be back to try other items on the menu that looked fantastic."
Dined on 01/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Anniversary Dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Never Had Bison before and found that it was awesome. Going back soon to try the Lobster Lobster special."
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 29 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was excellent in taste

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was excellent in taste and artistic in presentation. Tables a little too crowded together for a 5 star restaurant although there werent many parties and they were seated a good distance from each other."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2012
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Review 30 for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My "noise" comment refers

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My "noise" comment refers to a party nearby (two young couples) in which the women were talking very loud, seemingly unaware of how their behavior might be affecting those nearby. I guess management can't ask people to tone it down unless they get really bad. Perhaps it has something to do with the acoustics in an old building too. It was the only negative during a lovely meal."
Dined on 01/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bernardin's Restaurant at the Zevely House
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate