Ribelle - Brookline

Absolutely awful. The service was slow and inattentive. The food was mediocre at best, except for the cheesecake which was inedible (and I love cheesecake). The prices were high, the wait was ridiculously long, and the portions were tiny. They didn't even offer us a piece of bread to snack on while we waited for our meals. The whole experience was so pretentious. I'm not sure what others have experienced here, but this was one of the worst restaurant visits I've ever had.

I had been wanting to try this restaurant for some time, but I was a bit disappointed by the food - nothing really stood out to me. The tables were also quite close together. It's a charming place with diverse menu options, but for the price, I would prefer to dine somewhere with more memorable dishes.

The dinner was excellent, with enjoyable main courses that were well-sized and made with high-quality ingredients. The wine was also delicious, and the waiter did a great job helping us choose the perfect pairings. However, we were disappointed with the desserts. The petite fours were small and odd-tasting, and the cheesecake had an unappetizing layer on top. If we were to return, we would probably skip dessert next time. This experience may make us think twice about coming back, as the final course was a letdown and a waste.

The service was incredibly slow (but friendly). In two and a half hours they managed to prepare 2 tables on each side of us in the time that it took to prepare about 10 ounces of food for our meal (the production of an appetizer, 2 entrees, and a dessert). The food was very good when it arrived, but for the price and size of the portions there is no way to go back.

I wanted to like Ribelle. But the ambiance was that of a noisy cafeteria. The food was ok, nothing remarkable. And the waitstaff screwed up my friend's drink order after listening intently to her ordering a specific vodka martini, they made it with vermouth. We had to essentially shout at each other over the noise of the other diners. Very disappointing.