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Intermezzo Reviews List

Intermezzo

Intermezzo is an Italian restaurant with homemade pasta, fresh meat & seafood, plus sumptuous dessert. Our lunch prix fixe menu is the best deal in Chelsea and our unlimited champagne brunch is the perfect way to enjoy your weekend.
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87 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(87 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 87 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(22)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(2)
Food 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(33)
  • good for groups(26)
  • great for brunch(23)
  • vibrant bar scene(20)
  • hot spot(15)
  • romantic(14)
Intermezzo Reviews List
Review 1 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Intermezzo & Miguel are GREAT!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Thanks to Intermezzo and Miguel, our server, for a fantastic eveing out. Intermezzo is probably our favorite restuarant in Chelsea. We always take our friends and family from out of town there! This eveing, though, we celebrated my partner's birthday. It's not pretentious, it has just a great vibe and the food and the service are OUTSTANDING!!
Thanks again to the crew at Intermezzo for once again out-doing yourselves. From the front to the back you all were great!!
P.S. The white crab fettucchini special was perfect for a warm day that ended with a cool evening. It was Miguel who really sold me on it!! My partner's seafood risotto was off the hook, too! Thanks!"
Dined on 6/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Date anniversary dinner

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Dined on 6/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Made a reservation and brought my partner for our anniversary celebration date and it turned out great. Our waiter, Sammy was very nice and suggested us a great wine bottle to accompany our dinner. Appetizers, entree and dessert were all great. In all, my partner and I are very happy to have tried dinner at Intermezzo. Our experience will be very memorable."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Sit as far from bar as possible

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Dined on 5/23/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"At dinnertime, noise from the street is bad enough; but, sitting near the bar also means that it's likely you'll be sitting next to very noisy, more than a little soused to the gills and making it impossible to have a modest conversation without ear-splitting shrieks/guffaws and other noises too gruesome to be put into a public document. Worth going back for the food but only if you get a rear corner table!"
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Loud, crazy, but fun

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Dined on 4/21/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Came for the drag queen brunch. Atmosphere is fun, energetic, though a little sloppy. Drinks are filled frequently. The brunch itself wasn't great. The bacon was incredibly greasy. Come for the scene and laughs."
Dined on 4/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 5 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Been here for brunch many times and dinner twice never disappointed. Food is great selection is nice and happy hr even at dinner tables. Love the service"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Thanks!

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Valon was a terrific server and he helped make a dinner out with old friends a really memorable affair!! The food was AMAZING!! Everything from Pear and Arugula Salad to Branzino, Crab Ravioli, and Truffle Risotto were INCREDIBLE! Thanks, Intermezzo for a wonderful evening out!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service was a little scattered, but then there was a large group of very loud young women who were having a batchelorette party. Totally oblivious to those around them. Food was just so-so."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I went with a friend who was born in Italy, so I had some trepidation. She was very complimentary about the food, saying how rare it is to find pasta cooked al dente. Intermezzo is an appealing place with above average food, and a terrific prix fixe menu. The experience is enhanced by the friendly and warm service. I wish I had a replica in my neighborhood."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

You pay for Ambiance, not food

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was an overall HORRIBLE experience. The food was merely passable to say the least. Our waiter came by twice, only to inquire about our bread basket and if we wanted dessert. I am flabbergasted as to how this restaurant has been around for so long. Maybe it was the dishes that we chose but everything was subpar. Nothing that makes me say "we must, must, muuuust go back".
Never again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
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Review 10 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Beautiful interior, great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Beautiful interior, great food and service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I celebrated my 25th Birthday

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I celebrated my 25th Birthday Party here last weekend, and just as I suspected from my past experience here two years ago, it was SO MUCH FUN! Brunch on Saturdays or Sundays is more like a huge party for everyone there. Loud music, drag hostess, bottomless drinks for $20 pp, dance contest for the Birthday people, dancing on tables, shirtless men, etc. For a special occasion I definitely recommend! I have been during the week as well just for dinner and it is much quitter and a good spot to grab a bite to eat and have a glass of wine."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very loud and noisy.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very noisy/loud with tables that are very close.
Interferes with ability to enjoy the food.
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Dined on 03/30/2013
 2000
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Review 13 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Favorite Brunch Place

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fast and efficient service, delicious menu choices and endless mimosas make for a perfect brunch venue. Intermezzo is always a destination whenever we have friends visit us. Always a treat."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As a vegan, I try to only

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"As a vegan, I try to only go to vegan/vegetarian resturants but I was glad to see there were tons of options to choose from. I will totally be back to try more from the menu!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Brunch noise level was too

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Brunch noise level was too loud to have a conversation. The DJ must have thought it was a night club. The performance was fun though."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
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Review 16 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Italian Restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Intermezzo is a great experience. Our table was ready when we arrived, the waiter was very attentive, the food was exquisite, the ambiance was very good and not too load like other restaurants in the area. We are definitely going back to this restaurant again."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good Prix Fixe menu at a good

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good Prix Fixe menu at a good price. Large Martinis also well priced."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good before Atlantic theater.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good before Atlantic theater. In this case better than the show."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2001
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Review 19 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Great for Sunday Brunch if you're in the mood to party and get wild on a Sunday. This place has everything from a DJ spinning the hottest club beats on a Sunday afternoon, to a drag show, to the waitstaff walking around with bottles of champagne topping you off when when your glass if half full. Great for large groups. Get ready to party once you step foot into Intermezzo."
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 20 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A fun find, great service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A fun find, great service from beginning to end.
The variety of customers & staff made for interesting bar scene.
Food was very good & Plentiful.
Once again the Service was on point.
Will go back
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Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 21 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall,our experience at

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Overall,our experience at Intermezzo was great. The service was excellent. The wait staff were very attentive and polite. We were not treated any differently for using a Groupon. The wine was good, the food portion size was also very good and came very quickly. We really enjoyed ourselves. I would definitely recommend Intermezzo."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2008
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Review 22 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent service from beginning

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent service from beginning to end. Dined on a Groupon offer. Food was very tasty. Portions were smaller than usual which may have been due to the Groupon special. All entrees were still enough to share. I must repeat that the service was outstanding."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2009
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Review 23 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Brunch is loud and chaotic.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Brunch is loud and chaotic. Go with a fun group!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 24 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

They have crammed too many

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"They have crammed too many tables into a small space. Adjacent diners were knocking inot us while they ate."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
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Review 25 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Neighborhood Restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good service and nice casual ambiance"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a nice spot. I enjoyed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This is a nice spot. I enjoyed having dinner here for my girlfriend's birthday. I've also taken advantage of their lunch prix-fixe menu several times. The service is excellent, and its a nice spot for a quiet date."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

simple food, good quality,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"simple food, good quality, hidden gem"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
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Review 28 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always good food and service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always good food and service. Catch the pre-fixe if you can."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
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Review 29 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

it's a noisy place. I can't

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"it's a noisy place. I can't even hear people sit next to me,. Will not go back"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
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Review 30 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It had been a while since

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It had been a while since my last visit to intermezzo, but I will definitely be back again soon!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Special Dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My friend and I went to Intermezzo with a dinner Groupon. When we got there, brunch was still going on. The host received us explaining to us that it would still be loud due to the remnants of the brunch customers and that if we came back in about fifteen minutes, our reservation would still be applicable. That we did and everything went as planned. The portions were in considerable amount to fill you up gradually and not leave you bloated. The host and our waiter were also impeccable when it came to our service. Overall, a fantastic experience to catch up with an old friend."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Intermezzo
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The owner refuses to take

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The owner refuses to take special deals that they advertise blaming it on the previous owners. This is not the first time we have seen him do this and we will not go back to eat here any longer. Great way to loose customers."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Intermezzo
Based on the average of (55) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Service 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Ambiance 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic