HAHAHA Oh my god don’t eat at Abella Italian Kitchen
Abella. Abella means “Able” in Italian. When considering my dining experience at Abella Italian Kitchen. I think they forgot the rest of it, because LaughABLE comes to mind first– especially when it comes to the quality of the food. Some of the reviews on the internet confuse me, as the “veal”, I believe, came likely from the hindquarters of a local Wilsonville stray, and somehow they found a way to make something out of milk and pepper LOOK like a cannelloni.
Like the other reviews online, the service is spotty. A person I can only assume who is the owner appeared after I advised the person offering a go-box to take the food away because I honestly advised, “it’s terrible.”
“How do you like the food?”, he asked.
The only answer I could think of is “Are you serious?” I advised that it was unexpectedly bad, of course, given the price, and he curtly offered a “I’m sorry to hear that” and the rest of the staff proceeded to make us as uncomfortable as possible until we left.
It’s right across the way from a Red Robin and a Taco Bell, and both offer better service and food quality. Save yourself from having to immediately brush your teeth and stay the hell away from this greasy spoon.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:19 am
“A Bella italian kitchen” is a grammatically incorrect way to say ” a beautiful italian kitchen”….. anyway i doubt the owner or the chef are actually italians.
A good place in portland for italian food is Piazza Italia in the pearl district.
The food is really good, and the best way to go is just to ask what the special of the day is and go from there. The place is ALWAYS full, the tables are close to each other and the staff is super busy at any time, but the food is absolutely first class.