Sunday, March 04, 2007
Casablanca
Our bad luck with Restaurant Week continued this year with our recent disappointing visit to Casablanca, a Mediterranean eatery in Harvard Square. The atmosphere was nice, providing a homey feel with themed decor from its namesake film. However, the volume of the fellow diners was abnormally loud, but we probably shouldn't fault the establishment for that. The menu offers up a number of interesting options, ranging from some Italian and Greek style dishes to Middle Eastern and Northern African cuisine. We started with the Turnip Soup and the Fried Calamari - both were bland and unimpressive. For our entrees, we tried the Hangar Steak and the Cod with Bacon and Kale. Again, at best the entrees were bland (and the steak was somewhat undercooked). For dessert, we tried the Creme Brulee and the Fruit Crisp, both were mediocre. Service was well paced, and the price was preset (entrees usually run about $25 - $30). Overall, we were just really disappointed, especially after we heard that Casablanca was a favorite for locals.- posted by Mike Andrews @ 7:49 PM
