The Voice of Reason Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, CrazyDave said: What? A decent sit in pizza place would be very welcome. ( In Ramsey) . Yes it would Ravioli House doesn’t really do it. Re Douglas I have been in both La Piazza and Just Pizza and Pasta of late. I would say in both food and service La Piazza just shades it over JP & P. Where La Piazza wins hands down is the ambience. It’s just a more relaxed environment. Less kids on their mobile phones. You feel more inclined to take your time over your meal rather than it just being a pit stop for something to eat and then move on. But these are the thoughts of a man in his sixties. If I was a callow youth I may prefer J P & P. Different demographics etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: ( In Ramsey) . Yes it would Ravioli House doesn’t really do it. Re Douglas I have been in both La Piazza and Just Pizza and Pasta of late. I would say in both food and service La Piazza just shades it over JP & P. Where La Piazza wins hands down is the ambience. It’s just a more relaxed environment. Less kids on their mobile phones. You feel more inclined to take your time over your meal rather than it just being a pit stop for something to eat and then move on. But these are the thoughts of a man in his sixties. If I was a callow youth I may prefer J P & P. Different demographics etc. Well I get what you’re saying but I’m just about 70 and I think the ambience in JP&P is streets ahead of La Piazza but maybe because it’s quieter you prefer it. JP&P to me is more like a traditional Italian with great food and a buzz about it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Well I get what you’re saying but I’m just about 70 and I think the ambience in JP&P is streets ahead of La Piazza but maybe because it’s quieter you prefer it. JP&P to me is more like a traditional Italian with great food and a buzz about it. Well I guess it may depend on which time of day you go. I too get what you’re saying and having visited Italy several times both in cities and country areas,a good trattoria with the buzz is a great experience. Pretty hard to replicate in the IOM though! Mona Lisa in Laxey is usually worth a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: Well I guess it may depend on which time of day you go. I too get what you’re saying and having visited Italy several times both in cities and country areas,a good trattoria with the buzz is a great experience. Pretty hard to replicate in the IOM though! Mona Lisa in Laxey is usually worth a visit Yes I agree as unless there’s Italians in bringing their flamboyance to the party it will never meet those dizzy heights. I too have visited and eaten in many Trattoria in Italy and it’s a joy to be in that atmosphere . Unless you’re wanting a quiet reflective night lol. Not been to Mona Lisa for ages but must do . Maybe a bus trip down as have to sample the wine along with the food. I actually pass the place pretty much everyday currently as doing some voluntary work just up the road . Will let you know what I think when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Yes I agree as unless there’s Italians in bringing their flamboyance to the party it will never meet those dizzy heights. I too have visited and eaten in many Trattoria in Italy and it’s a joy to be in that atmosphere . Unless you’re wanting a quiet reflective night lol. Not been to Mona Lisa for ages but must do . Maybe a bus trip down as have to sample the wine along with the food. I actually pass the place pretty much everyday currently as doing some voluntary work just up the road . Will let you know what I think when I do. Do that. Only problem with ML if you’re having a drink is to struggle up the hill with a full belly to catch the bus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Is Ravioli an Italian restaurant or a Pizza place?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Just now, Kopek said: Is Ravioli an Italian restaurant or a Pizza place?? Italian with overpriced ravioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 3:47 PM, JessTickle said: Agreed. And you are charged a service charge for this. I used to really like the place, now I choose not to go Went to La Piazza this evening. Service A1, food. Exactly what I expected. Will certainly go there again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 47 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Went to La Piazza this evening. Service A1, food. Exactly what I expected. Will certainly go there again Couldn't fault the food or the service recently either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman1234 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Couldn't fault the food or the service recently either. Food service and price good, just I. Desperate need of a good clean and investment, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I stopped going there after one TT when the prices had been put up for two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman1234 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, x-in-man said: I stopped going there after one TT when the prices had been put up for two weeks. Whilst I don’t agree with that there is issue of some places having to pay staff more over TT to attract additional staff into hospitality industry for the fortnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, x-in-man said: I stopped going there after one TT when the prices had been put up for two weeks. Why didn't you just avoid those two weeks. A lot of places do it with their TT 'Special' menus. It's annoying but we just avoid those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, x-in-man said: I stopped going there after one TT when the prices had been put up for two weeks. Why not think of it as a locals’ discount for the other 50 weeks? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, Whiskey said: Why not think of it as a locals’ discount for the other 50 weeks? Now that's a glass half full approach.👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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