Went to Solaia for the first time tonight - we will not go back! The food is good but the service is simply so bad that the food will not overcome the absence of service to match the food prices. One problem is that English is not the first language of the waiters - in fact they may not have heard English before getting hired. DON'T GO!

Solaia is a relative newcomer to Greenwich Avenue, but I hope it endures. Pricy as most places in the area, and a bit pretentious, but different enough--and offering tasty food--to be a desired addition.

The dining room is sunk a bit below street level, and a bit difficult to find. The room is narrow and a bit cramped, but generally quiet and comfortable. The restaurant is titled enoteka, and features an excellent selection of wines by the glass. The menue is full of moderately sized dishes, and the staff recommends combining two or three of those for a good meal. The service is excellent, and the food quite tasty.

The wile mushrooms were unexciting, heavy on fried oyster mushroom. The home-made ravioli was excellent, and both the wine and fresh bread, with generous drips of cheese and oil were delicious. The dessert was good but not outstanding.