The average evaluation for La Balena is 4.2, which means that the customers have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

What User likes about La Balena:
Great service and food. The gnocchi was so light and was beautifully complemented by the mushrooms. A little splurgical, but worth it. Note that the inside seat is very limited. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about La Balena:
This place was very recommended by many, but ultimately fell flat. We have a wine bottle recommendation from the server that wasn't really what I wanted, but it was good. Sardella and bread cups were okay. Entrees were the Ossobuco and Rigatoni, but under salt, lack of complexity and simply okay. The ambience was original, but I had many Italian meals of higher quality. View all feedback.

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4.2 ★ from 540 reviews

Great service and food. The gnocchi was so light and was beautifully complemented by the mushrooms. A little splurgical, but worth it. Note that the inside seat...

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Very disappointing? tiny portions, oily food and very unpleasant service. I have the wrong pasta as what we ordered, we didn't say anything, and they didn't cha...

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