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47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- fit for foodies(16)
- special occasion(9)
- romantic(7)
- good for groups(6)
- hot spot(5)
up modern italian Reviews List
Review 1 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delish, will be back!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brought my mother for Mother's Day brunch, food was excellent and the service was top notch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Limited menu....did like ravioli
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Limited menu....did like ravioli with pepper and butter sauce......"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Four dollar craft beers on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Four dollar craft beers on a Friday night is a winner. Food was very good and staff is on top of their game. Not the easiest place to find as the address is on Walnut St but not the entrance."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
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Review 4 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a great experience during
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great experience during my first visit! Will be coming again."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
A terrible Experience
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When the owner or a manager is no where in site, and your server tells you she is the manager that evening, you know you are in trouble.
Apparently, there was no oversight in the kitchen and less oversight in training the dining room staff.
Additionally, nothing could be done to moderate the temperature in the dining room...it was cold.
Close the doors and move on!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2005
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Review 6 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a very nice restaurant. The food was great - tasty and just enough.
The staff were very nice and courteous and attentive."
The staff were very nice and courteous and attentive."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Fish was excellent. Pasta
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fish was excellent. Pasta was like a rubber duckie."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
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Review 8 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We like it very much!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My trout was excellent. My wife ordered scallops, which were also very good.
Need to add more wine choices, but otherwise it is an excellent value for the money.
We will be back."
Need to add more wine choices, but otherwise it is an excellent value for the money.
We will be back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
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Review 9 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was poor. Everything
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was poor. Everything was pre-made, so no substitutions. Not vegetarian-friendly."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 10 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Creative and tasty brunch.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Creative and tasty brunch. Will definitely return ."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Needing a wine list overhaul.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Needing a wine list overhaul. BYOB is a must."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was the second time my
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was the second time my husband and I tried Up. The first time it was fine, but not spectacular. We tried it again, and we're very disappointed. First, our arancini appetizer was not good. The risotto outside was tasteless and dry, and the cheese center was cold. My beet salad was passable, though the beets lacked much flavor. My husband said his Caesar salad was very mediocre. For our entrees, my husband ordered the striped bass special and I ordered the pear and cheese ravioli. I actually really liked my entree: it was interesting, flavorful, and delicious. My husband' bass was very overcooked (it had sort of curled around the skin the way overcooked fish does) and rubbery, also without much flavor. Go to Pino's or Cibo instead."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
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Review 14 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding pick for Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding pick for Valentine's Day. Fantastic food, reasonable prices, and amazing ambiance."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was overpriced and bland.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was overpriced and bland. I am still trying to figure out why they call themselves an Italian restaurant. Nothing was really special. They ran out of everything and their menu is already very limited. Drinks weren't very good and were overpriced as well. Will not go back and will not recommend to anyone. For such a great location in Shady Side, it's ashame it's such a blah restaurant."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
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Review 16 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mediocre food, service, atmosphere
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mediocre food, service, atmosphere"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
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Review 17 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food and especially the drinks
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and especially the drinks were nothing special. Was there on Valentine's day and the restaurant was only about 1/2 full. Meatball app was pretty good, it's spicy. Entrees (scallops & gnocchi), just ok. Would go back for happy hour for discount apps, drinks, but not full price for dinner."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 18 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
first time diners
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was the first time we have eaten here. The food and service was very good. Our table was overlooking Walnut St. which gave us a nice view and was away from other tables. We did ask to move from our original table, as with most of the tables in the restaurant, was too close to other diners. You could hear their conversations better than your own. Other than that, we would recommend to others looking for a casual dinner."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Really disapointing. I love
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really disapointing. I love dining on Walnut St and I was really excited to try UP. We had made a reservation and were seated right away. We ordered salads, cesar and arugula and they arrived quickly. However, the arugula salad was extremely acidic I had to send it back, and I never send food back. It tasted as though I was biting directly into a lemon, it was horrible. For our entrees we ordered spaghetti and meatball, and the roasted chicken. The pasta dish was good, although I was disappointed the pasta wasn't homemade. Chicken was well cooked but underseasoned, could have used some of the lemon from my salad. The plate was entirely white (chicken, potatoes, garlic) and just looked unappetizing. We won't be back"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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Review 20 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good but not great.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good but not great. Dishes were a little plain and lacking flavor. Bar drinks were good. Place is good for appetizers and a few drinks, if your a foodie, go somewhere else for good Italian."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 21 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really enjoyed our romantic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really enjoyed our romantic dinner here. Drinks were a bit pricey (though excellent); service outstanding."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The atmosphere is nice, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere is nice, service friendly and prompt, and the food was very good, so overall I really enjoyed it."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for up modern italian
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had a great meal, loved
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we had a great meal, loved the cocktails, great service, loved the space. It was all good!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for up modern italian
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
