I've heard about this place enough times for it to be a tourist attraction - and, well, it essentially is. The interior is super lively, filled to the brim with interesting decor and the overall restaurant just exudes a fun and comfortable atmosphere.
The food however is very mediocre, although the prices are fair. I had the spaghetti and meat sauce from the lunch menu so my bill came up just under $10 after tax and tips. There was nothing special about the dish itself and it resembled a lot like a homemade meal - not something on par with the quality that you would normally consider "restaurant food". I did appreciate the unlimited dinner roll breads + freshly grated cheese though, and the waiter that served us was great. The best part of the meal was the spumoni ice cream which cost $1.99 as a side order. It's basically neapolitan ice cream except the three flavours are vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. It was delicious!
I feel that most people come here for the experience and I have no regrets for having tried it, but it's unlikely that I'd come back again. I wouldn't be inclined to recommend this place unless someone specifically told me they wanted this type of environment.