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| - My husband and I decided to make the drive to Parma last night for dinner. I was really in the mood for some fresh pasta and with their awesome reviews, we figured it had to be good. We were not disappointed! We called ahead to make a reservation and when we got there they didn't have a table, but they seated us on a couch in their lounge. The host was extremely friendly and talked to us about the menu while we waited. They also brought out bread and water, which was incredibly thoughtful.We were seated at a table a few minutes after hanging out in the lounge.
The complimentary bread is delicious and topped with fresh parmesan cheese. They have olive oil and balsamic on the table if you would like to create a dip, which of course we did. We decided to start with the house salad and were incredibly happy that we did. It has a light oil dressing, apple strips, nuts, and a mound of fresh ricotta. The ricotta is so silky smooth and rich. Everything worked well together and the fresh pepper they added to the top really made the flavors sing. I moved on to the sausage and spinach ravioli with Sunday sauce. They were stunning! I received the perfect size portion, about 6, and cleaned my plate with a little help from my husband. The sausage flavor was prominent, but you could still taste the spinach, cheese, and incredible sauce. My husband had the pappardelle bolognese and it did not disappoint. The meat sauce was delicious and there were carrots and peas mixed in as well. The pasta was delicate but cooked to a perfect al dente so it didn't fall apart.
Not only was the food amazing, but the service was great too. We really felt like we were part of the family. I also love that they have a deli counter with all sorts of Italian delights. In addition, they sell their fresh pastas and sauces so you can make a delicious dinner very easily at home. A restaurant serving this caliper of food could easily be stuffy and formal, but the lounge and deli counter really bring it back down to earth. I also love that they change their menu almost nightly, it makes it easy to try all sorts of new dishes. We will definitely be back!
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