Salvatore Scallopini: Birmingham, MI 06/05/07

So today, I went to Salvatore Scallopini in Birmingham with Lizz. Though I had a nice experience last Friday, today was not as satisfactory as I expected. First, the construction going on was even worse today, blocking the whole sidewalk. Second, our waitress forgot to bring the bread basket, and did not realize it till I asked her after I finished half of my minestrone soup. The soup was good again, though. Unfortunately, trying to remember bringing my umbrella, I forgot to bring my camera. Though deeply disappointed, I had Lizz's cell phone camera instead.

So let's talk about the food then. I ordered Penne Palamino e Pollo($8.95). Basically a tomato and cream sauce mix, it was pretty okay. I thought the penne was a little overcooked but it was acceptable, and the chicken was nice. I just had a better experience with the same dish last time. Though Lizz loved it, I thought it had a cheesy taste to it; a slight spiciness could reduce that, perhaps?


Lizz had a Chicken Parmesan sandwich($7.95). I didn't try because I was not in a sandwich mood, but Lizz said it was good and I remember the veal parmesan was pretty good here last time. I liked the parmesan chips.

So first, unlike the graceful lady on Friday night, today's server was not on top of things. The meals were okay but not very special. Maybe I should have tried something different, like Pasta Fresca or my own creation. I enjoyed Penne Palamino last time and for some reason today was not the best day. I prefer the dinner menu, especially the Chicken Tosca I had last Friday. Anyway, the meal wasn't bad. It is just that I was expecting something better when I walked 40 minutes for lunch, and that I had a much better meal last time.

Previous Review for Salvatore Scallopini: 06/01/07