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Eastside - Hippo restaurant
7.3

Hippo

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • American
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Sensational flavors but small portions

Hippo's creations are a testament to culinary innovation with the butternut squash cappellacci and prosciutto with burrata leading the symphony of taste. The freshness of handmade pasta often draws praise but they might fail when it comes to convincing your stomach. Portions are disappointingly small, so plan to buy rich on this experience.

  • Great Quality

    Fresh, handmade pasta frequently highlighted; exceptional taste and texture.

  • Okay Taste

    Some found the food enjoyable yet underwhelming, lacking a memorable factor.

  • Bad Value

    Portions small, prices high, overpriced with pretentious vibe criticized.

Top 3 dishes at Hippo

  1. 1

    Butternut Squash Cappellacci 🏆

    Exceptional flavor balance, creamy and sweet with crispy sage.

    Butternut Squash Cappellacci dish
  2. 2

    Prosciutto with Burrata

    Prosciutto melts in the mouth; burrata perfectly creamy and fresh.

    Prosciutto with Burrata dish
  3. 3

    Cool Wax Beans

    Tasty, crisp, and flavorful; tart and spicy; many found it delicious.

    Cool Wax Beans dish

Vibe: Engaging ambiance perfect for a date

The vibe at Hippo is a sensual dance of coziness, vibrancy, and effortless style. The restaurant pulsates with lively energy from the live music and the splendid collection of wines and cocktails could be reason enough to drop in. It screams date night, with a consistently romantic and intimate atmosphere.

  • Great To Entertain

    Live music and entertaining atmosphere highlighted as exceptional and fun.

Perks: Problematic parking sours smooth reservations

Hippo is quite frugal with the perks - the convenience of easy reservations is marred by the ordeal of finding parking. The noise is at a level where it could potentially redefine the word 'dining'. Outdoor seating gets mixed reviews and the service, unfortunately, often stands out for its sluggishness.

  • Easy To Reserve

    Reservations easy to make, often seated immediately, accommodates last-minute plans.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Mixed views on outdoor seating; some love it, others find it underwhelming.

  • Bad Service

    Service often described as slow, inattentive, and forgetful by customers.