1 /5 Ashley D: We have had the opportunity to try Lola twice. Here is an overview:
Food quality 8/10
Value 2/10
Comfort of the dining room 1/10
Hostesses and restaurant management 1/10
The sushi is well made and top quality. The prices are ridiculously high, even for Naples. I didn’t expect to spend $250 for two people. It’s probably due to the small portions, so be advised you will have to order at least two items per person. The dining room comfort is disappointing. With the exception of a few booths, all of the tables are undersized with hard wood seats. The problem is that you can’t fit more than three people in a booth, if you are lucky enough to get one. Each group of four diners asked to be relocated when they tried to squeeze in. The bar is fine, and it does the job when you’re only looking to drink. The outside patio is stifling hot in December; I can’t imagine what it will be like the rest of the year.
That brings me to my greatest complaint… the hostesses and management of the personnel. We made reservations a week in advance for our anniversary dinner. We requested a booth and were told that wasn’t going to be a problem. When we arrived, another couple arriving right before us, who were walk-ins in beach attire, were given our table. We were told they could no longer accommodate our reservation unless we were willing to give up the table within 60 minutes. That’s not the kind of anniversary dinner we had in mind.
In summation, stick to the bar for drinks, stay clear of both dining areas, and don’t expect a good value should you decide to dine. We have scratched Lola off of our list of 5th Avenue area restaurants.
