First time at Adelmo's. I cannot see where it gets it's rep for great service. The staff was generally indifferent at best and service was nothing to recommend. Glasses went unfilled for long periods of time during a period where there were very few patrons on the floor (1st floor at 6:30p)The menu must change regularly as almost none of the items mentioned in other reviews appeared on 1/3/05, leading to a severe disappointment on my part. The only item that even hinted at any sort of outside-of-Italy-Mediterranean influence was an appetizer served on couscous. Other menu reviews indicated game animals were a part of the vaunted menu, but none appeared this time.
Dinner started with bread and a dish of marinated vegetables (green beans, carrots, a jalapeno, zuchinni). The veggies were nicely flavored and still crisp.
The fresh mozzarella with tomato appetizer was excellent. The balsamic vinegar sauce that came with it was densely flavorful without overpowering the other ingredients.
Entrees were the Chicken Scallopini and the Roast Duck with Strawberry Brandy Sauce. Both came with steamed veggies (standard fare: broccoli, green beans, zuch, etc..) and roasted potatos. The chicken was cooked in a nice wine sauce that complimented the meat very well. The chicken was not dry. The duck stole the show as the skin was crispy but not overdone, while the strawberry brany sauce was a perfect compliment; not too sweet, not too much brandy.
We didn't have time to sample the dessert menu. A plate of 4 butter cookies was offered along with the bill. The cookies were obviously the canned variety avilable everywhere.
Total bill for a couple: $63
