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| - A pleasant, homey resto at not-homey prices. The food was okay, and while I want to round up for the sweet service, I think the current 3.5 star Yelp average is accurate.
The gourmet price point for mains is far too steep for what you get at this neighbourhood joint. One of the specials was a vegetarian risotto, which *sounded* fantastic and which I totally would have gone for if it wasn't a ludicrous $29. For that much, we decided we'd be better off getting fish - sadly I wasn't super into our sea bass ($32) or the polenta it came with, both of which needed some flavour.
Tuna carpaccio appetizer (also a special) was DELICIOUS! Good thing we ordered two. They came as generous rounds atop avocado, which one of my dining partners* said was different from the last time she had it, so I don't know if it changes.
*She's been here 3 times and gotten the shrimp spaghettini ($24) every time, so maybe that's a safe bet.
Pizza (I had the Fiorentina, $15) is supposed to be a selling point, but lackluster compared to other offerings around town, especially the VPN variety. As you may have discerned from my other reviews, pizza is not only my favourite food but my favourite element of human existence in general, and I would still probably opt out of ordering it here next time. Note: I would peg their chili oil at suicidal-level heat so use it accordingly.
Again, service was great - they're excellent with accommodating dietary restrictions and they kept the bread coming. Our waiter treated us to some chamomile grappa at the end of our meal which was a lovely touch.
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