This was my first visit to Fratelli and it was OK. I received rave reviews from many friends and thought while I was in town I'd visit.
The location is great and is tucked away in the East end of the city. The decor is relaxing and clean. I believe there was a fire recently and thus the renovations.
We thankfully didn't have to wait as there was an available table for two. They do not take reservations and I've heard (also read) that it can be up to an hour or so some nights for a table.
We started with the antipasto platter and it was just OK. I've been to many other italian restaurants and the platters are full of great meats and cheese but I just felt it was lacking. Our bread was also quite hard and wasn't quite nice. We also ordered the grilled calamari which was drenched in balsamic reduction. A bit too much for my liking and it overwhelmed the real flavour of the calmari.
We decided to share the Popeye Pizza and the Penne Alla Vodka. Both entrees were awesome. Great flavours and I love the thin crust of the pizza. We were definitely impressed with the entrees.
We were quite full for dessert so didn't order anything but if I do return I'd love to try their dessert pizza!