Ronis West

We came here on a Saturday afternoon for LUNCH for the FIRST TIME!SERVICE: A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Madison and another lovely lady who cheered for the Bruins was helping us that day! GO BRUINS!!!!!TORTELLINI ROSE: Was so rich and creamy! It was the star of the show!FILET PASTA: Hubby said he thought the sauce was watery and the meat was chewy but, the service made up for it...WILD MISHROOMS: Great starter! I love mushrooms with arugula salad.ROCK ON RONIS WEST!

We stopped by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The reviews looked good so I was excited to try it. It was a quaint little place and not busy at all. We were seated right away by a friendly waiter. We ordered the garlic bread which came out hot and delicious. Great start! I ordered a shrimp pasta and hubby ordered a steak pasta. Both were good but nothing super memorable. There are still a few other things on the menu that I'd like to try. The service was great so we'll definitely give them another try.

The Chef's Grille was my favorite restaurant in this valley. I ate there often and always left happy. Since I moved away, Tuesday was my first time to experience the change to Roni's West. I invited a friend who had never been there before. We were not greeted, but seated by a very rude hostess. Our server was very sweet, and the lasagne was delicious, but quite overpriced for just that alone. We asked if we could pay extra for bread and butter. There was no butter. They charged for 4 very small pieces of bread toasted so hard it was like eating a plain crouton. The waitress seemed embarrassed. There was no side salad included so I was going to pay $20 for a salad with filet mignon. I thought for $20 it would be enough to have a small portion with my dinner and take the rest home for lunch the next day. It was not. It was served on a bread board. Just a small handful of arugula with a couple little pieces of Parmesan cheese. The filet mignon was cut in little pieces next to it. I don't remember ever having bad filet mignon, but this was dry and flavorless. My friend and I were both so disappointed. I used to recommend The Chef's Grille to everyone. This was a very negative experience.

The food was great! Zero complaints there. Our waiter was kind and attentive, however, the rest of the staff started cleaning up and collecting table cloths and lamps from empty tables an hour before closing. I would've given Ronis a 5/5 if it had not been for the early cleanup. It made me and my party feel rushed. Overall enjoyed my experience and would come back, though!

What a terrific place, this restaurant is completely differentiated from similar sized local places. The service, impeccable! Atmosphere, impressive! The food, far exceeded expectations A++.The chef was so engaged, overseeing details others might relegate to staff but that is the real difference.The menu selection showed a level of sophistication that is refreshing to behold.If you don't go here you are cheating yourself.Bravo Chef and staff of the Grille. Thank you

If you go to get some pasta, look somewhere else. We ordered al dente pasta, and they didn't even know what that is. But at least they took it off the check. Host was nice, servers okay. Drink was the only good thing. We probably won't go there again.

Sunday, 6-23-2024: So sorry for another delayed review. Reservations are highly recommended. I'm a member of their VIP club so I receive emails of ongoing specials & events like wine pairings & rare culinary creations. Anyhow, I made reservations for our family of five. Our daughter, son-in-law, grandson, my husband and I came for another divine dining experience.We were seated right away as it wasn't too crowded. We noticed they rearranged the tables and seating. It's still so cozy and pristine with low lighting giving off an intimate vibe. The food was amazing as usual and it came out quickly! Never a bad meal here. Unfortunately, one star off for the service. We have come to expect the high caliber of service offered from Robin & Francesca from past visits. Our server Jessica was nice enough but not very attentive. We had to keep asking for our drinks to be refilled although it was very obvious that our glasses were empty. And there weren't a lot of people there. So our server really missed the mark.Thankfully, the food is consistently outstanding and mediocre service won't dissuade us from returning.

We came to eat here for the third time (didn't review on second trip--based on second trip's food l wouldn't have come back but hubby wanted to), and it will be our last. We ordered the cheese curd appetizer and asked for poutine to be on the side. It wasn't. We aren't the type of people to complain, so when it came with the poutine directly on the fried cheese curds, I was less than thrilled. I didn't complain or even say anything, we just ate it and wished we had not ordered it. It makes the cheese curds soggy, so I fail to see why this dish has the poutine on top vs. the side anyway but l digress...we also ordered the street corn dip (elote) and it wasn't that great so we don't recommend that either. My husband ordered the pork chop which is under the entree section and specifies that it comes with a side of smashed potato and chef's choice of veggie of choice. When it arrived, there was no additional veggie, just the smashed potato. When questioning it, the waitress said the apples (which are mentioned as topping the pork chop) were in place of the veggie. But this isn't stated on the menu. I ordered the steak and brie sandwich and it tasted more like cream cheese than brie. We figured it would be a slice of brie but it looked and tasted like cream cheese with maybe some brie mixed in. Upon asking our waitress, she sent the female chef that was on duty that night to answer our questions. The chef also repeated what the waitress told us and said the pork chop's apples were the "veggies". And added that out of 10 orders of pork chops that night, we were the only complaint. Ok, but that still doesn't make it ok to have your menu reflect something different, which is where my husband got frustrated. She stated on the steak entree dish that the mushrooms (l assume a topping/garnish on top) are considered the veggie. I also ordered a side of mac and cheese. I was shocked when it came out super orange. When dining at finer dining establishments, I don't often find orange coloring in mac and cheese dishes. The mac and cheese was bland and unremarkable. Do yourself a favor and skip it. When asking about the brie sandwich, the chef was adamant that it was brie and that they couldn't state on the menu it was brie if it really wasn't or they'd get in trouble by the "FDA" which we thought was a very odd comment. I said it has kind of a gritty taste to it and then she said they creamed it in house. My only thought as to how it would have that texture is they must likely then cream it with the rind on, which isn't my preference. But l guess different strokes for different folks...Let me just say while the chef's demeanor was outwardly professional, and her words were careful, we could tell there was an edge to them and we had ruffled some feathers. It was very much a passive aggressive attempt to put us in our place. Upon leaving we could tell they were at the front of the restaurant talking about us as we walked out. Rude, unacceptable and unprofessional. I agree with all the reviews saying it is inconsistent. It's like Russian roulette as to which kind of meal you'll get each time you come. We obviously will not be back again.

Really disappointed with the current experience. The hostess was super nice and sweet, and our server was great too. However, as we were finishing the meal we noticed who we believe to be the owner (and/or manage) sitting at the bar. One employee was chatting with him and made a "yes master" comment that was really offensive - I don't care if it's an African-American man making the comment, it's still rude. A few minutes after that a tall, African American lady came out from the back and while interacting with what seemed like a younger coworker was extremely rude to him - demeaning in fact.. She continued to be loud, along with the rest of the employees/owner sitting at the bar. She did get one thing right, as we walked out the door and you made a comment "they'll never be back", we won't because you are an offensive, rude women and ruined an otherwise enjoyable evening for us.

Where do I start... we walked in and we were greeted by the waitress and she quickly sat us down. Fresh flowers on every table, nice touch to the tables. A little dark in the dining area. Some may have a hard time reading the menu, depending where you are sat. Everything is sold separately... salad, bread etc...Our entrées were delicious, decent portion size. Sadly, I wish I could say the same about the appetizer we ordered. We ordered the artichoke dip. Yes, it was delicious. But the portion size was completely ridiculous!!! Only five small slices of baguette was served with a big ramekin full of artichoke dip. Maybe this appetizer is not meant to be shared. I don't know, but that was a huge disappointment for sure. Waitress came back and offered to take away the dip away since there were so much left of it and no more bread. I quickly said no, I thought she was going to offer more bread, but I guess not. Someone else ordered it across the room from us and also complained among themselves about the amount of bread. The second thing I had an issue with, was the plastic tumblers that are used for your refreshment. This Italian restaurant comes off as a little high-end, but serving water in a plastic tumbler is far cry from a high end restaurant. Relaxing music playing in the background. An outdoor patio is also available for seating, ample parking. Not sure if I would come back to be honest. If I do, I would not order any appetizers.