While the decor seems inappropriate for an Italian restaurant and it could use a little attention, the quality of the food and the attentive but non-intrusive service more than compensate. We loved the fresh bread. The house salad was generous, fresh and came with a light but flavorful vinegrette. Two of the special pasta dishes, a linguini with two kinds of mushrooms and bits of sausage in a delicate cream sauce, and the shrimp and cheese-filled ravioli in a fabulous red sauce, were exceptionally tasty. While we were comfortably full, we went for the cannoli which was good but a little sweet for my taste. We definitely will return