Mora Italian 3rd review

This is my third review of Mora Italian.

Is Mora starting to slip? I find myself wondering, as I have taken away one star this time.

We ordered a melange of items with the idea of trying some old favorites as well as seeing what is new on the menu.

First up was the bread board and the salumi with cheese. The bread board was nothing like it used to be, and the salumi was sparse to say the least. Not a good start to our meal. Fortunately, the Sangria Mora has not changed and is still excellent.

Next was the Lobster Gnudi, the Fritto Misto, and the Pomodoro. In my previous review I described the Gnudi as ethereal and what I would love for my last meal. Unfortunately, these were heavy and gluey. The Fritto Misto was totally different. The octopus was vile and our waiter informed us that they were going back to the original recipe because they had complaints about this interpretation. I gladly added my complaint to the list. The pomodoro too had changed, as the seasoning in the sauce was not the same. Instead, it seemed like an ordinary pomodoro and not the super sauce that was originally with it.

Eggplant Parmigiana was adequate as was the Torchio. The cauliflower was nice, and the potatoes were perfect.

Desserts were Apple Cheesecake (ordinary), Budino (excellent) and Gelato.

Scott was nowhere to be found. I am hoping that this is not going to be a case of absentee ownership, as a meal that cost $226 plus tip should live up to its reputation. The food has definitely changed and not for the better. Portion sizes seem smaller and the attention to detail that was there when Scott was in the restaurant seems to have vanished. I'll check in again in the future to see what is happening in this restaurant.

4 stars