This is a local staple.
When I first moved into the neighbourhood I would come here a lot. It was a great place for a cheap and satisfying meal. Brought my sister and her family shortly after a few visits and they were quite impressed at what you get for not a lot of cost. Mind you it was a number of years ago but for less than $80 with tip, we fed two kids and three adults with a couple of beers.
Is the food something to rave about? Nope
Is it always consistently good? Yes
Is it casual? You bet
Is it kid friendly? Almost like being at home.
Basically you get Italian home cooked family meals for a great price without a lot of pomp and circumstance.
I usually get the grilled chicken with house salad and the grilled (lightly breaded) calamari as an appetizer. And got the same for lunch this one. My friend ordered the chicken parmesan. Both were very good.
Most days my wife and I will split the grilled chicken and salad with the calamari and we are full.
Service is fast and usually pretty friendly. And the ambiance is very casual. Bruno, the owner, is usually not far away and likes to keep the team happily buzzing.
So come as you are, bring a few dollars (you don't need much) and prepare to be satisfied by a good home cooked Italian meal.
By the way. I kept toggling between 3 and 4 stars but with some of the amazing food out there, this cannot be above a three. Add in the value and comfort and you may get a 4. Overall I think pretty fair to be 3.5 which seems to be the consensus.