Now. When you dine in a large group, you can pretty much expect the wait staff to be grumpy. I don't plan large dinner groups, but if I'm part of one, I make a point of being *extra* polite to the wait staff, knowing they're stressed. Despite that, I didn't appreciate the waitress sighing and telling me the *proper* way to order a drink. The food is delicious - I had a simple pasta dish with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and mozzarella and my friend had a hand-made pasta dish with thick noodles and ground sausage. Food's excellent. Pricey, and small portions. One waiter was very good - grace under fire - and I tossed in an extra tip for him when he spent a lot of time figuring out our bill.
But I wouldn't go back - while it's a nice date spot in a tucked-away location, I prefer one of those "character" places where the prices are more do-able and the portions bigger, where the vibe is casual and the wait staff make a group booking festive.