Not so much, this time. Maybe the difference is day of week. Last time they were packed to the walls.
Weekday evening this time. Prime dining hour. Place was very, very quiet.
We were greeted quickly with smiles and told to pick a table. I managed to pick the most wobbly table in the place but we survived. A dirty fork in my set up was quickly replaced and apologized for.
Entrees came piping hot and as ordered. However, they are not "stand out" from any other good Italian restaurant in town factoring in price to the equation.
Service was friendly. Should have offered up dessert. We'd have ordered zeppole (loved it last time) but we don't order unless we're asked. Cost the tab and the tip. Saved me the calories.
Other restaurants are equally good and not nearly as hard to get to (unless you are already there). Has to be a tough location to make work.
For me:
food 3.5-4 stars
service 4 stars
location 1.5 stars