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| - I hate myself for coming to Eddie Cerino's...not because the food was bad or the service was sub-par, but because I ate so much food that I won't be able to burn off those calories for weeks! The atmosphere is nice, and as stated in the name, very casual. It's a place where you can enjoy a sandwich and a draft beer or a fancy Italian dish with a nice wine.
I ordered the parmesan lemon chicken, while my S.O. ordered the sausage ziti. Both dishes were delicious, though my chicken could have used a little more lemon or seasoning. It was a tad on the bland side, but the chicken was lightly breaded and fried to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The ziti was great as well, but I felt the marinara sauce was a just little underwhelming. The sausage was the real star of that dish: a nice mix of sweet and spicy. We ordered some plain-jane side salads, and they were topped with fabulous toppings like mozzarella and banana peppers. Their house dressing is purely addictive. Everyone raves about the bread here, but ours was ice cold. We were hungry and ate through our first basket, and the second arrived just as a first: cool on the tongue. But, I guess you shouldn't judge a place just on bread.
I wasn't sure about ordering a cocktail, but I'm glad I did (their draft beer list was surprising long and temping). I ordered a seasonal sangria while the date ordered a fruity orange drink with muddled fennel. Both cocktails were beautifully crafted, mouthwatering, and aesthetically pleasing. Honestly, it wasn't something I was expecting from a "casual Italian" establishment.
The prices are quite fair for the quality of food you will receive. The service was average with no frills, but that's to be expected. It's a great place to either take a date or have a happy hour drink with your co-workers. Chances are you'll leave overly full and wholeheartedly satisfied.
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