Why we don't eat at here
I regret to say that despite excellent food and pleasant surroundings, my family will not frequent this establishment again. Here's why: My husband and I own and operate a business from our home and work very long hours during winter months. One evening for my birthday I begged my husband to let us try Chianti's for a change of pace. There was not time enough for us to change into something better than our sneakers and sweats, but we certainly didn't appear homeless. I am offended by the service we recieved, which I believe was based on assumptions made of us based on our appearance. We were ignored, talked about, ushered to a tiny table next to your kitchen facilities (when there were clearly many other much nicer tables vacant), and initially fed bread hard enough to crack enamel. I was so upset but determined to enjoy myself (it was my birthday and I do not get out to eat very often). After pointing out our rock hard bread, the waiter replaced it in a very snub manner (it wasn't what he said but how he looked at us). During small talk with the waiter we mentioned how we employeed one of his acquaintances and he mysteriously became much nicer to us. We proceeded to order a very delicious, and might I add expensive, meal for which we tipped our waiter well. As Italian Americans, I can only guess the treatment they give other customers who are perceived to be of a different income. (We weren't always able to afford a Chianti's meal ourselves when starting out). I'm disgusted by your establishment's prejudice and lack of common humanity    [21 Feb 2003 18:25:37]

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     ­DFL, Trenton, NJ   DFL at meowmail dot com

Nice!
Great place with great food! I've been here a few times, and everytime it gets better.    [13 Mar 2003 15:23:48]

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Recommended Dishes: The Porterhouse Steak

     ­Barry Larkin   barrylarkin11 at yahoo dot com

ALWAYS had a fantastic time and wonderful treatment
I am Italian-American and my son is biracial. I have been bringing my son to Chianti's at least once a year since he was five. We have ALWAYS been treated with the utmost consideration and top notch service. The food is consistently fantastic and the ambience is traditional... brings back really great memories of my childhood in the Burg. THANK YOU, Chiantis!    [13 Oct 2006 15:46:50]

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Recommended Dishes: Penne Chianti [my son's favorite!]

     ­Anonymous