We made reservations for 7:15 on Friday, which turned out to be a good idea because the place was packed. We were seated almost right away but it took about 15 minutes for our waitress to come over. We placed our drink, app, and dinner orders...and things promptly went downhill from there. It took 45 minutes to get our appetizer (the Tuscan fries) which was honestly disgusting (cold, with so much balsamic reduction it was overwhelming and I like balsamic!) but we were starving and scarfed it down. Almost an hour after we were seated we got our drinks. Around 8:45, as we were finally working up our nerve to ask for the check, our dinners arrived. They too were lukewarm and disgusting; my boyfriend ordered spaghetti that tasted like it came out of a can and I ordered a ravioli special that, like the fries, was completely doused in balsamic vinegar even though there was no mention of it in the description (where was the truffle sauce I was promised??). Neither of us finished, and after a few bites we (literally) waved down our waitress...who naturally brought us our bill right away even though she had never checked on us throughout our meal.
Quiet neighborhood full service restaurant with personable service and creative food options
This was honestly the worst dining experience I've had in years. I've been to Bridgid's before and, remembering the amazing food, I suggested the place to my boyfriend for our anniversary dinner...even after reading a few questionable reviews saying the place has changed. And boy, have things changed.
By far the worst service I have ever had. It took the waitress 15 minutes just to ask me what I wanted to eat and drink. When the waitress finally came to ask, she had a very bad attitude. And mind you the wait was not because she was attending to other people, she was just standing around. My food came quickly and it was actually incredible. But I had to physically get up to request the check from the waitress who was standing around just socializing.
This may be my favorite bar in the neighborhood. Comfortable, not outrageously loud attributable to no college kids, I guess. Great happy hour specials. I had paperadelle pasta with meat sauce and a sunny side egg that was to die for. $4 draft craft beer that I wish I had remembered the name of and a great bartender. I will definitely go back!
Needless to say, my boyfriend and I will be having do-over for our anniversary dinner. I just wish I hadn't wasted $75 on such an awful experience. If you want Italian, I recommend Luigi's down the street. They have the same ambiance but better pasta AND better service, for a fraction of the cost.
It's dark but cozy and the food is always good.
Absolutely nothing was pleasant about our experience. The service was beyond dreadful; the two waitresses were clearly overworked and miserable. It took us over an HOUR to get our drinks, something that you should receive within minutes of sitting down.The food was not only disappointing (and definitely not worth the ridiculous wait) but gross. The ambiance has definitely declined over the years; what was once cozy is now just divey and the noise level made it impossible to hold a conversation with my boyfriend, so we couldn't even keep ourselves amused while we waited. At least all the other patrons (minus the very drunk bachelorette party next to us) were bored/angry and constantly checking their phones as well. While I wouldn't wish our experience on anyone else at least I know it wasn't just us!
Bridgid S is a US Bar based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bridgid S is located at 726 N 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA.
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