Problem: Write a negative (OPTIONS:
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A: I came with some out-of-town family, and overall, I thought Porta Bella was pretty bad. First Impression: Porta Bella kind of comes across as a hole-in-the-wall -- you could easily walk past it and not really realize what's there. I enjoyed the atmosphere (secluded tables, intimate lighting) and their separate rooms -- we were in the "Rose Room", although you would never know it with the million roses on the wallpaper. Booze: I had an Old Fashioned to start off the night, and it was pretty bad. Maybe I've just become spoiled to how other places make them (namely, the Old Fashioned), but I was pretty disappointed. The wine list seemed to be very small, although I don't drink very much wine so I was okay with that aspect. The wine that was paired with my meal was very good, however. Food: I had an overall decent impression with my meal (Shrimp and Scallops with Tomato Vodka Sauce), but my wife absolutely hated her meal. The seafood was cold and rubbery, the sauce was cold, etc. My review has been tempered to reflect her poor experience. Overall, Porta Bella seems to be hit-or-miss. I want to give it another shot before I write it off, as I had an okay time, but my expectations have now been significantly lowered.

Problem: Write a negative (OPTIONS:
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A: Decided to check this place out since we had a good experience at the steak house next door. They brought us chips, 2 salsas and a bean dip. Chips tasted commercialized, salsa gave me the impression of store bought that was blended and the beans came from a can. Maye they didn't but it tasted like it. I ordered the Mole poblano and a bowl of tortilla soup. First they brought me Albondigas (Mexican meatball soup). I sent it back and they brought me tortilla soup. It was FILLED with thin tortilla chip strips. It wasn't bad, I would say 2.5 stars. The chesse was one continuous glob at the bottom but the broth flavor was decent. Then the main dishes came. My mole was WAY too sweet and had no spice in it. The rice was crumbly, beans too dry but the corn tortillas were as good as they come from a bag. I didn't finish my whole meal (or the soup). Wife ordered a side salad with ranch and it was average (ranch was good and salty which we like). Her fajitas were ordered with no tomatoes but came with it. She ordered a side of cheese and the waiter didn't bring it out. They also did not include the Guacamole like they were supposed to. The fajitas were okay, had decent flavor from the "charring" but could have used a little salt. The veggies were way too oily for my liking. Overall, food and service I will not be going back.

Problem: Write a negative (OPTIONS:
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Quite disappointing for an 'upscale' restaurant. Entree price range is around 25-50 dollar range. Being that the meals are pricey, you expect the service and atmosphere to justify that. They charge $3 for valet, and they don't have the front staff open the door when you arrive. They didn't know where to seat us and left us standing in the middle of the dining room while they went back to the front desk to figure it out. Not something you'd really get ticked about at a Claim Jumper but if you're going to bill yourself as upscale, get your service right. Our waiter screwed up my order and tried to blame me for his lack of knowing his menu. I ordered seared ahi tuna (exactly what it says on the menu) and he brought out the ahi tuna a la diablito. He tried to say that the tuna is seared.. and then said "I'll see what the chef can do." Hopefully the chef taught him how to listen, get orders correct, and to think before opening his mouth. Food around the table, - Wedge salad - Good but obviously not a complicated thing to prepare. - Seared ahi tuna - It was bland, overcooked (how you overcook a sear is puzzling). Not high quality and poor presentation. - Surf & Turf - Lobster was good. However, go to your local grocer, pick up a cheap cut of meat, marinade it... save 52 dollars. I probably could have scored a better steak at an IHOP. As an upscale restaurant, I'm surprised they aren't a little embarrassed to serve such a low quality piece of meat. It was also under seasoned. - Ahi tuna a la diablito - High quality sushi that was pretty good. Small portion though, and the orzo wasn't that good. - Had a couple of desserts and they were both good. I'm not normally a picky person when it comes to service, but when you're paying 30-50 for a plate of food, I expect the restaurant to get the service right, and make it an experience for the guest. There really isn't one thing on the menu that makes you say, "I can only go to Skye for that". Surprisingly their drinks are pretty affordable. Overall, stick to Scottsdale if you want a true 'upscale' experience. In the world of upscale restaurants, this is the weird cousin that nobody talks to.