You know how you can get really excited for a restaurant and then it doesn’t live up to expectations? This was, unfortunately, the case at Ad Hoc, a well-reviewed venue in Rome. As we had first time tasting menu diners in our group, I felt especially disappointed by the experience (though they were perfectly happy with the meal, I know it could’ve gone a lot better). So, where was my disconnect? Well, it certainly wasn’t with the setting. Located in a rather intimate venue (of course, given this is Rome, I could be describing any number of restaurants because no one has a lot of extra square footage), we were escorted to the center room, which was surrounded by floor to ceiling bottles of wine (my kind of place). However, if you’re dining with your partner, try and snag one of the front tables by the window for some prime people watching.…
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