Creative vegetarian buffet with fine-dining presentation and strong desserts, but service inconsistency, value concerns, and some hygiene complaints mean great nights are possible but not guaranteed.
Polichinelle delivers exceptional food quality and elegant design that would support a higher grade, but recent hygiene lapses and inconsistent service create serious reliability concerns. The split between exceptional and bland meals combined with documented food safety incidents in late 2024-2025 prevent a grade B+ recommendation despite the restaurant's creative vegetarian concept and polished presentation.
One caveat: Service strain: understaffed evenings and brunch delays led to slow drinks and plate clearing for several diners