I would give this place 5 stars for their food because their food is very good. I got their Linguini vongole which was done perfectly and my brother's daily special (bucatini with braised pork) tasted fabulous. The ambiance is ok - it's romantic but definitely a bit too noisy but what do you expect out of a space so small. As nice as my waiter was, they didn't time our foods right (brought entrees out while we were still eating our appetizers) and they started to cleared the table when not everyone at the table was finished. This wasn't that big of a deal but when you're at a trendy restaurant, you expect a bit more than what you'd see at the Olive Garden. Also, if you get annoyed with yuppy moms who bring their newborns and 3 yr old kids that 'behave really well', this place will get on your nerves. I got cut in line placing my name in for a table by some lady who felt entitled to cut in front of the several other ppl waiting bc she had a baby with her. Then I went to the back bar area where half the bar stool seating and the sofa sitting area was being taken up by children under 4 and baby carriages. Just beware of the self entitled yuppies that frequent this place and every nice restaurant on Washington Ave. the experience will lower your dining experience as it did mine!