Bread Tulips - Berg

This downstairs restaurant had a warm, fun atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food. The margarita pizza was excellent. Lamb ragu flavorful and a nice sp... read more This downstairs restaurant had a warm, fun atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food. The margarita pizza was excellent. Lamb ragu flavorful and a nice spin on a traditional meal. Mushroom pasta had a good, strong mushroom sauce.

Who knew that it was nearly impossible to secure a reservation on Resy for a party of eight! The places I looked at require you to send an email for a reservati... read more Who knew that it was nearly impossible to secure a reservation on Resy for a party of eight! The places I looked at require you to send an email for a reservation. To this day, Rubirosa still hasn't responded. Finally, I gave up and my friend found this place on Resy and made a reservation without any snafu! We were seated in a private corner of the restaurant! The walls were nicely decorated with wine bottles and kitchen equipment. The complimentary bread with olive oil and a side of salt was key! Some of us split a reasonably priced bottle of Chianti while others got cocktails and beer. The table was split down the middle between personal pies of pizzas and pasta dishes. We all really enjoyed our entrees! The ease of making a reservation and the food would definitely draw us back again. The only thing that needed improvement was water service. No one came to replace our empty glasses of water and we barely had 1-2 full glasses each. I left quite dehydrated.

I don't know man, I'm not understanding how this place isn't rated higher. It's excellent. For starters, this is located in the basement of the awesome Giraffe... read more I don't know man, I'm not understanding how this place isn't rated higher. It's excellent. For starters, this is located in the basement of the awesome Giraffe Hotel. From the outside, it seems almost basic, but once you walk downstairs you're transported and it's gorgeous. Beautiful bar, plenty of space, dim lighting, nice furniture, great overall decor, truly. Look im not an expert with interior design I don't know how you want me to describe it but it's nice, ok?! Sheesh get off my back. I'm kidding sorry, I was just feeling insecure about my description. Let's move on amicably, but you've been warned. Seriously though, I've been here a few times and each time I've really had a great meal. Today, the restaurant was dead empty which is borderline comical considering across the street there was a 2.5 hour wait for hillstone. We (the voices in my head and I) came straight to B T (nickname status) and im glad we did. Tonight, I had their steak with fries which was delicious as well as a nduja pizza (idk wtf nduja is either or if im even spelling it right) and some pasta. All delicious, fresh etc. The service was also great. Honestly, it's crazy this place has below 300 reviews and only 4 stars because based on that alone I might be inclined to try something with a flashier Yelp page but man this is a great restaurant. Give it a shot you won't be disappointed 5 stars.

My impression of this place has been pretty negative due to a disappointing Mealpal experience from more than a year ago. I ordered the arugula salad with chick... read more My impression of this place has been pretty negative due to a disappointing Mealpal experience from more than a year ago. I ordered the arugula salad with chicken via Mealpal and it came with a huge bowl of arugula (which was fine by me) and literally one piece of chicken and zero avocado. It happened about 3 times so don't say I didn't gave this place a second chance. However, I guess a true second chance would be trying it out in a different form, such as dining in for a work lunch. And it sure did alter my opinion! For starters, we got the mushroom arancini, which was really good, and the polpette (house made meatballs and sugo), which didn't meet my standards but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. Of course I got the arugula salad as my entree being the stubborn Yelper that I am but with grilled salmon, and boy oh boy, it was so good that I decided on the spot that I was going to forgive and forget and rate this place based on a clean slate. The restaurant is actually downstairs in the basement level, with a sexy bar, spacious seating, and an open kitchen. Great ambiance and romantic vibes.

Staying at Hotel Giraffe, so I thought I would give Bread Tulips a try. Overall a pleasant dining experience. Friendly service, decent ambience, and food cooked... read more Staying at Hotel Giraffe, so I thought I would give Bread Tulips a try. Overall a pleasant dining experience. Friendly service, decent ambience, and food cooked well if a little bland. Best part of the meal was probably the crispy bread with olive oil and sea salt. I also had the arugula salad and the salmon which was cooked crispy and a nice medium inside but lacked a little flavor. Nice experience, nothing extra special. Hotel guests receive a 20% discount.