Wanted to try this little place since I probably wasn't going to get a table in Harlem! There is something about a place that is basically booked all year every year! Well this place did have a little attitude.... the hostess told me there was no seats available except for the bar as it is first come first serve. As I passed by an open table i checked out the bar which was packed with only 1 bartender for about 20 guests. As i was going to ask about the free table the hostess was now seating another couple there. I was a little perturbed and told her there were no seats.... she said she didnt know how long it wold be, and then she asked what i wanted to eat. How about the pasta I said? To my surprise she then began to list a few places to go! Well i came out to try that "goodfella attitude" anyway! I told her we came here to try this place and she just said.... "oh" .....well I guess they have their own way to handle things! Anyway after another couple tried to hawk down a free table (saved by our waiter) we got a seat. This place is just a no frills Italian eatery with wonderful simple sauces (vodka and a san marzano tomato) and al dente pasta. Im sure the atmosphere and friends made this a hangout joint for all the Sopranos in NYC! Here its kinda like a classic place that you must try, but you will probably find better food for the price. My lunch for 2.... and no drinks (ice tea) was $85.00. However I like old school places and sometimes a "Tommy's Chili burger" can really hit the spot over an "angus prime beef burger" at the four seasons !! But as opposed to here the Tommy burger is waaaayyy cheaper!