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Sperata
Located in charming Historic Downtown Buford, Sperata offers an amazing fusion of delectable food and friendly service in an elegant, yet comfortable atmosphere. The world-renowned chef and owner prepares meals around the freshest and finest quality ingredients, pleasing each distinct palette with mouth-watering aromas and flavors. The dinner menu includes such favorites as Grilled Scallops in Tomato Tapenade, Sperata House Salad, Filet Mignon with Portobello Mushroom, and Vanilla Bean Crème Brule, all cooked to perfection. Enjoy daily features, which include a variety of fish specialties such as Banana-Rum Crusted Halibut with Butternut Squash Ravioli and Coconut Lemongrass Sauce. Superb culinary creations are complimented by an exceptional wine list and full bar. Upstairs from the main dining room is an equally inviting function room that seats up to 100 guests and is perfect for private and corporate parties and entertaining. We invite you to a most pleasurable dining experience!
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69 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 69 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(47)
- special occasion(41)
- fit for foodies(38)
- romantic(32)
- good for groups(15)
- great for lunch(8)
Sperata Reviews List
Review 1 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were looking for a nice place to go prior to catching a late night movie at the Mall of GA, but wanted something nicer than "mall food". Sperata was the perfect choice! The dishes this chef creates are truly one of a kind. Even the salads are innovative (try the Sperata salad with a grilled portobella mushroom and poached egg on top). The service is wonderful, the food is delicious and prepared perfectly (my halibut was fantastic as was my fiance's lamb) and the molten lava-like chocolate cake we had at the end was to-die for. I would highly recommend this place...although leave plenty of time...you'll want to savor every bite."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sperata, always enjoyable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sperata consistently delivers fine dining. It is an intimate restaurant located in the heart of the busy weekend night scene in Buford. This is our favorite restaurant to dine for special occasions."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sperata has been a favorite of ours for a while and never disappoints! The food is always delicious, and the wait staff is very attentive. I will try more unfamiliar foods and dishes in this restaurant, as the chef is very talented. We love sitting in the front window and people watching in the quaint downtown area."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food presented by excellent staff."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good overall
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good, but not extraordinary. Our server tool great care of our table. We will go back to try different occasions (it was Mothers Day) and regular service ."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, service and value
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for Mothers' Day. This is not typically a good spot for young children (nice, quiet atmosphere), but they had a special menu and pricing for the occasion. The food was superb, and the service was terrific. The price is not exactly budget minded, but for the quality of the restaurant it was quite reasonable."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great service and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You don't have to drive to Buckhead to get great food and service. It's as great as any downtown place and the staff is wonderful and friendly. It's niceto have a nice place to dine that isn't a chain and offers dishes that are nice and diferent from other places. And the desserts are the best!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Starters and More
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a delightful dining experience. Can't say enough about the food and service at Sperata.
The 'starters' are to die for and the bread is a buttery and delectable taste sensation............would love to get their recipe.
The menu offers a little something for everyone....satisfying to the most discriminating palate.
And, during our previous visit, we were presented with a $25 gift card............that was a nice surprise.
Love this place!"
The 'starters' are to die for and the bread is a buttery and delectable taste sensation............would love to get their recipe.
The menu offers a little something for everyone....satisfying to the most discriminating palate.
And, during our previous visit, we were presented with a $25 gift card............that was a nice surprise.
Love this place!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, decent overall
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We arrived for a 5:45pm reservation. The restaurant was mostly empty, but by 6:30, was nearly completely full, and noisy. We were seated at a rather odd table - it was a four top (there were two of us) directly in front of the door. There is no hostess station of merit, so folks entering the restaurant would basically stand around our table until the staff would seat them. Generally this didn't take too long, but there was always enough activity around our table that it was distracting.
The food was delicious - the lobster and crab bisque was great, as was the Carpaccio. The main courses (I had the cornish hen, my date had a seafood dish that was a special of the day) were large portions and tasty."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved our dinner at Sperata. I had the duck special and it was wonderful.
The onion tart appetizer was out of this world. Love to go here for an intimate
dinner.
Also, the service was excellent. I have no complaints at all."
The onion tart appetizer was out of this world. Love to go here for an intimate
dinner.
Also, the service was excellent. I have no complaints at all."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited Sperato and were treated to a wonderful dinner. The service was outstanding-our server was extremely attentive and friendly. He explained each dish in depth and ensured we enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 12 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great menu selections, wonderful specials with exceptional service from Justine. First time visit for us, will be visiting again.
Unique setting in downtown Buford, great atmosphere and quite so good conversations can be had."
Unique setting in downtown Buford, great atmosphere and quite so good conversations can be had."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sperata's is one of my wife
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sperata's is one of my wife and I favorite restaurants. We have frequented there many times and don't recall one bad experience.
Our waiter(Michael) on evening of April 19, 2013 was simply great. He was attentive to all our needs, but didn't crowd us. The salmon for myself and wife was prepared to perfection. Wine list was excellent. Only shortcomming that I have experienced at Sperata's is the absence of Tanqurey gin on cocktail menu. Recommend this restaurant highly."
Our waiter(Michael) on evening of April 19, 2013 was simply great. He was attentive to all our needs, but didn't crowd us. The salmon for myself and wife was prepared to perfection. Wine list was excellent. Only shortcomming that I have experienced at Sperata's is the absence of Tanqurey gin on cocktail menu. Recommend this restaurant highly."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 14 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and ambience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and ambience. Service started out great and the flagged when it got busy. But highly recommend going there!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 15 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sperata - sets the standard!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent place to have dinner - especially for those special occasions. My wife & I visit Sperata 3 - 5 times a year for Birthdays and with out of town visitors and just about any other excuse we can come up with! Always very good food, friendly professional staff, and a good overall atmosphere. On this visit, I booked thru Open Table and ordered flowers to be delivered for my wife - it was her birthday. The staff were ready for us with the flowers on the table and they really helped make it a special occasion. Even a free desert - not just a small piece of generic cake, but a choice off the menu. Small things, but it's that sort of gesture than keeps drawing us back.... and did I mention the food...... also, wait staff......&.....&....."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, moderate to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, moderate to higher priced fare, service was adequate. By-the-glass wine choices could have been better. The day we were there (April 14, 2013) there was no Merlot availble!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is one of the few restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of the few restaurants well north of Atlanta that lives up to the standard of "fine dining". The service was great, and the foot excellent. I had the filet, and it was one of the best (and largest)steaks I have had in a restaurant the past year. All too often, fine dining restaurants give you portion sizes leaving you wanting more. This is not the case here. If you are looking for something better than the endless chain restaurants in upper Gwinnett County, Sperata is the place to go."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not a bad choice for good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was excellent and the menu is full of great choices. The specials are also worth a try."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Internation quality in Buford
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Buford is a good litle town with the potential to be great.With gem's like Sperata the neighbourhood should excel in attracting locals and visitors.The Owner and Chef Chris Hope brings some international experience to our doorstep.The lamb shank and the seafood pasta dish would compete extemely well on a top table in any City around the world. I would encourage the local community to use your doorstep specialities or risk loosing them to the bigger Towns and Cities. Having recently acquired a business in the region my wife and i hope to be frequent visitors to Sperata. Thanks for a great meal Sperata"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Switched out our wine on the sly
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was ok but not great. I ordered Chicken Piccata and it came with a marsala sauce instead of a piccata sauce. We requested a taste of a wine we had never heard of and were told "I'll see if we can do that". They did give a tasting but after we ordered the bottle and the wine had been poured, I noticed that it was not the wine we had ordered. The response was "We are substituting this wine for that one." No discussion with us about it or chance for us to order a different bottle - guess they hoped we just wouldn't notice. I guess now I know why the place was more than half empty on a Saturday night. We will not be going back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
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Review 21 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent but room for improvement
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I set up a client dinner here using OpenTable due to the proximity to my clients house. Overall decent food but everything seemed 1 or 2 steps too much. My risotto was flavored nicely and the sauce was good but is seemed like they put an entire fish on top. A few pieces would have been fine given the serving size (a rather large bowl of heavily creamed risotto.) A good chef know when to stop adding things. I guess I should understand that I was in the south and portion size expectations may be higher...Not mine. The room was a bit loud but the prices were fair. Decor was plain and the bar was small. The waiter was friendly and attentive be he seemed to be a step beyond his capabilities at times."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
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Review 22 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went to Sperata on Saturday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Sperata on Saturday night. Had an excellent meal including appetizers (carpaccio and ahi tuna), main course of New York strip and Rib Eye steaks, dessert and coffee. The steaks were done perfectly, including a very rare New York strip. The dessert and coffee were excellent.
The atmosphere was very good, got kind of loud near end of the meal due to a large party dining in the back of the room. Service was good at first but got kind of slow after desset, had to wait on the check.
Overall, a good experience will probably go back."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 23 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a wonderful, romantic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a wonderful, romantic restaurant with an excellent menu! I took my wife there for our one year anniversary, and it was absolutely perfect."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have eaten at Sperta's numerous
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have eaten at Sperta's numerous times and will continue to do so. My wife and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary their and could not be more pleased with the food and service."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the service and specialties
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the service and specialties offered from the menu. Good evening for everyone."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 26 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always amazing!! Chef and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always amazing!! Chef and the entire staff go out of their way to make sure you are happy!! Best all around!!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Prompt and responsive service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Prompt and responsive service. Well-thought out menu, nice presentation. Nice marriage of flavors."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was great. Very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was great. Very personal and accommodating. It was our anniversary, so they gave us a free desert. Very thoughtful.
Thank you."
Thank you."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
i dont get your high scores
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Complete Dissapointment. Food was okay until salad, and then steak was complete dry over-done piece of meat. My dessert cake came broken into 3 pieces and ice cream was complete melted all over the plate. our waiter was not rude, but he was very unhelpful and slow on work.
I would not return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 30 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I found this restaurant on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I found this restaurant on Open Table and very intrigued by the menu especially about the escargo. I was disappointed when I arrived and it wasn't on the menu . Thank goodness everything we ordered didn't even make me miss the escargo. The onion tart, cheese plate, rack of lamb was extrordinarly delicious. I will be back and recommend to others."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our server, Michael, was profession
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server, Michael, was professional and made our dinner very enjoyable. He offered suggestions without pressure, and was very attentive without being intrusive. The food was an enjoyable medley of flavors, and delicious as usual. We always look forward to a special dinner at Sperata."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Ambiance with Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful Ambiance with Great Food and Great service! Great restaurant for Special occasions!!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Valentines Day Dissappointment
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Valentines special was a major disappointment. The menu was altered from what was published online. Substitutions due to availability or quality is one thing; but an advertised 5 course meal became 4, with no price modification. The main course fish option was bland. The main course lamb option also lacked adequate seasoning."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Review 34 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We dined here on Valentines
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined here on Valentines day and had no trouble with our reservation. However, the servers spent very little time with us and seemed way to "rushed". We ordered the fish which was excellent, and the beef which came out overdone. We had to send it back but that meant we wouldn't eat at the same time. The bisque, salads, and deserts were also very good. For $200, it seemed very impersonal and rushed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The restaurant atmosphere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant atmosphere was very nice and charming and the appetizers were very good. We were disappointed with the entrees - the meal was not cooked properly and although this was brought to the waiter's attention twice, no offer to remedy the situation was made. We were disappointed with the dinner course as well as the service."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
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Review 36 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent , Excellent, Excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent , Excellent, Excellent. Food, Service and Experience were all top notch."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Since it was St. Valentine's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Since it was St. Valentine's day, they were quite busy and as a result they had a prix fixe menu. The food was very good, and well presented. Service was excellent and the ambience was delightful. We were seated in the upstairs section, which was probably quieter then downstairs. Overall it made for an excellent evening of dining."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We went to dinner here on
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to dinner here on Valentine's Day with a reservation. The service was horrible. One and a half hours into the meal, we still didn't get our entrees. It was not the waiter's fault though. The restaurant clearly overbooked the restaurant and did not have the staff to handle the volume. In addition, they sat us "upstairs" where there is no kitchen or food prep area. The poor waiters had to run up and down steep stairs all night to get anything from the kitchen back up to the patrons upstairs, including water!
There is no way they can justify charging a price fixed menu of $130.00 a couple, not including any drinks, with this type service. Shame on them for being so greedy on Valentine's day and ruining many couple's special night o"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was Awesome but the Services
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was Awesome but the Services awful."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 40 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My wife and I have been to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I have been to Sperata and had great experiences before but to say that they weren't prepared for Valentine's Day is an understatement. We stood at the entrance door for 10 minutes before being greeted and sat...and we were right on time for our reservation. Once seated, our waiter, who was sweating profusely took our drink order after sitting for another 10 minutes. After another 10-15 minutes he asked if we would like bread...since when do nice restaurants ask if you would like bread? After we said yes, we watched a plate of bread sit on the bar for about 10 minutes before he actually brought it to our table, and this was after we asked him about it two more times. The food was good but the service ruined our experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 41 for Sperata
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Valentines day... wanted an
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Valentines day... wanted an extra nice place to take my girl... they were understaffed, the service was poor, the waiters were apologizing to every table (we could easily hear)the food was bland (the filet was flavorless with a simple beef gravy poured over the top, and this was $130 before tax!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sperata
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate