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| - This is our first time trying this restaurant because we bought a Groupon (good for four people). It is tucked in a shopping complex. The place is not too small and quite cozy. The decor is simple yet still showcases an Italian atmosphere.
We are welcomed by our lady host who is both friendly and seem to sincerely enjoy her job. Customer Service is very very important to me and she pass with flying colors! I myself cook so-so Italian food so I can pretty much figure out their recipe, but at least I can say trying a parmesan alfredo cream-sauce pizza for the first time, I must say, it is quite a difference taste (I will surely try to make my pizza this way). My husband definitely liked their 18" specialty pizza alfredo for $18 + add'l chicken for $3.50 and it is good. The "size" is awesome with the thin crust perfectly done (not burned, which is key). You may fold the slice ala-NewYorker style. The bacon bits thought initially as too sparse, but the taste is just right, however, I still would've liked it just a little bit more in there for the price you're paying. The chicken I paid extra is nicely sliced, so can't complain there.
We did have calamari fritti for appetizer, and it is nothing extraordinary from others I've tasted before, it is good but the only thing is, it is a smaller serving than I am used to, so for $9 it is a bit expensive for its size. However, it is a local business and understandably its usual higher pricing. The garlic knots could be a bit bigger, but its taste is also alright. We had the Penne Alfredo, plain in presentation but the taste makes up for it. It has the crumbled italian sausage which is quite tasty.
Groupon did suggest the Shrimp Parmigiana Sub sandwich, and although our order brought to our table was incorrect, the hostess graciously acknowledged and had the right one prepared (no big deal). The breaded shrimp is smaller than I expected but with the marinara sauce, and having devoured the pizza + pasta, I just can't seem to taste the sub separately. Since we were stuffed and took home most of the sub sandwich, I can perhaps taste this next day to really appreciate the taste and judge it accordingly.
I did give it 3 stars of 5 only because it is very similar taste to many Italian Restaurants I've been to, but it doesn't mean it is not good. The food is good overall and quite friendly staff, but at this economy and tight business competition, one should really have to invest in great customer service really if they want to survive and stay around awhile. I do not mind coming back and try their stromboli since I read it is quite good! I wanted to order it but my husband wanted the shrimp sub instead.
However, having said that, it is a tough economy and I'd rather come back with yet another (discounted) Groupon rather than paying full price, but then again, boosting the local business should not hinder me either.
Observing customers this evening, I see a couple or so families. A couple more coming in to order to go, and seem to be a place you just want to eat at cz it ain't crowded and perhaps more of - let's skip cooking tonight and have some pasta night kind-of place.
So, I do recommend this place! It ain't gourmet by all means but a simple and quaint place to go to with alright italian/pasta and good service.
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