Share(708) 474-5515
17923 Torrence Ave
(Between 179th Street and Thornton Lansing Road)
Lansing,
IL
60438
41.5696
-87.5587
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Price:
$$
Parking:
Lot
Last updated 9.19.08
What People Are Saying About Cafe Borgia
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Cafe Borgia is surprisingly small, but the intimacy is conducive to conversation and full enjoyment of beautifully prepared Italian treats. Fastidious attention is paid to details, from the immaculately attired and attentive staff to the little loaves of thinly sliced bread served with whipped butter. – – The Food – The menu first lists "with bread" dainties such as fontina cheese and olive oil or sun-dried tomato pesto. More substantial appetizers follow and include several seafood delights (mussels marinara, grilled shrimp and pan-fried scallops),…
08/22/09
Would NEVER eat here again!
by ratemyplate at Citysearch
Despite all the raving reviews for Cafe Borgia in Munster, Indiana, my experience there was one of the worst dining moments ever! I'm sure they may have many dinner offerings that are delicious but my order was not one of them. After 2-3 bites, I informed my waiter that I could not eat the smoked chicken with rigatoni as it was too overwhelming in smoked taste and salt. I asked if I could please select another entree to which he replied "no". He said it is the policy of the restaurant that if you do not care for your order, there are no substitutes. I asked him to call over the owner hostess and she informed me of the same. She even went on to say, "if everyone came in here wanting to just sample the food we would go out of business!". I was shocked and have NEVER encountered an answer like this at any fine dining restaurant. They kept asking if I wanted to take the dish home and I continued to reply "if I liked it I would eat it!" She then proceeded to walk away from the table in complete arrogance. The waiter brought us the check and was charged for the full amount. Their posted philosophy is "The customer if King". This customer was treated like a peasant and will never come back here again and will be sure to let all know of this experience!
PS: The portions are ridiculously small and the menu is overpriced!
- Pros: NONE
- Cons: TERRIBLE customer satisfaction!
The Details on Cafe Borgia
The Extras:
During fair-weather months, an outdoor area adds seating for 50 guests--a good thing, since the tiny dining room fills up quickly.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant's bar offers wine and beer only.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
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