Phenomenal food and fantastic portions served with love.
Wow! What an amazing hole-in-the-wall find for excellent Mediterranean food. So good I came back two nights in a row.
I stumbled on this restaurant because of it's amazing reviews on Google Maps - don't let the 34 reviews...
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Phenomenal food and fantastic portions served with love.
Wow! What an amazing hole-in-the-wall find for excellent Mediterranean food. So good I came back two nights in a row.
I stumbled on this restaurant because of it's amazing reviews on Google Maps - don't let the 34 reviews and new-ish status of this restaurant fool you - it is the TRUTH.
My recommendation: Beef kofta kebab plate with fries and Greek salad.
First - the food.
My first night here, I got the chicken and beef shawarma combo plate. The entire drive home, the delicious, smoky smell of the chicken shawarma filled my car. The taste was even better. The chicken was tender, smoky, savory, and juicy. The steak provided a nice robust flavor as a counterbalance to the light chicken - also cooked to perfection. Everything is cooked fresh to order and the freshness shows in both flavor and texture.
The next night I went back (yes, it was THAT good) and I got the beef kofta kebab plate with fries and a Greek salad. Man, that meal really took it up a notch. The kofta kebab was out of this world. The beef was rich and melt-in-your-mouth buttery, just perfectly textured. The meat seasoned wonderfully with aromatic and fragrant spices. I love kofta kebabs and order them often and these may just be the best ones I've ever had. The fries also were so, so delicious. The seasoning on them took them from normal fries to over the top. I could eat this all day!
Of course, this review would be incomplete without talking about the sauces. From the earthy, creamy, fresh hummus to the unbelievable tangy garlic sauce, I found myself using the pita to scrape out every last bit of these sauces.
The portions were fantastic and my bowl was loaded to the brim with meat - I ended up getting two huge meals out of just one order.
Second, the service:
I don't think I have ever met an owner/chef who is as passionate about their job as the owner of Vendetta Rossa. The first night, we chatted about his passion for food, his journey to opening his business, and the love he has for cooking. You can tell he really cares about the food. It is evident talking to him, even moreso when you take a bite of what he's making. This is food cooked with love.
The second night when I came back, he was so excited I liked the food he let out an audible cheer. It is so special to see people who take this much pride in their work.
This place is amazing. If you like Mediterranean food - honestly, if you like food at all - you'll love Vendetta Rossa.