Roseangel is Rotten

I am typically pretty good at recognizing whether a restaurant is just having an "off" night, or if my gut is correct in assessing that they just aren't very good. I feared the latter about Roseangel, and after a second trip there last week I know that I hit had the nail on the head.

During my first trip, I felt that the food was bland and poorly executed. But I LOVED the white wine sangria, and had been secretly craving it ever since. Well, that craving was kicked...along with any chance of me going back to Roseangel anytime soon.

Again, the food was poor, service barely above neglectful, and the sangria was nothing like I remembered.

I swear that my sangria during my first trip was light and crisp, but there was a heaviness and sweetness to this drink instead of the tart citrus that I remembered (and loved). But it was a hot night, and any cold cocktail would do. It was, again, the food that left me hostile.I ordered the Fish Tacos, with grilled talapia, on house-made flour tortillas. I don't even need to go into how bland this dish was, but my real issue was how "wet" they were when they arrived. The slaw and juices from the fish had completely soaked the tortilla, and it fell apart at my first touch. Tacos are not meant to be eaten with a fork! It's just sad when the only part of a meal that is really edible are the side dishes.Thank heavens for rice and beans.

It's so sad, because I like their space, location, and theme...but as hard as I try to like them- I just can't. Not to mention that they are OVERPRICED. I won't be back if I have any say in it. Sorry if you don't agree, but after two bad visits- I've formed my opinion.

Roseangel
5800 Detroit Road
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216)961-5800