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I want to begin this review by saying that what really upset my group was the bad service and overall unprofessional nature of the staff. We overheard a member of the kitchen staff using profanity to describe our table, and it was obvious that they all just wanted us to leave (we had a later reservation on a Friday night). However, our server literally disappeared for a half an hour after clearing our table, so we couldn't have paid if we wanted to (which we desperately did at that point - they seriously made us feel so uncomfortable).
I saw on another review that someone's experience was interrupted with a screaming match between the kitchen and the front of the house, so it's my guess that professionalism isn't really paramount here.
So, now on to the actual food. The white bean dip, which everyone raves about, was definitely great and a nice touch. The entrees ranged from not that great to pretty good. The menu itself just wasn't very interesting and there were few unique items listed. Someone at my table had pumpkin ravioli, which were obviously filled with canned pumpkin that was probably bought at Trader Joe's or Giant Eagle. I guess it's hard to expect fresh pumpkin at this time of year though! (Which is why it probably shouldn't be on the menu... but I digress.)
Overall, the menu was average, the food was mediocre, and the service was deplorable. If you're looking for a great BYO Italian restaurant at this price range, there are far, far better options. E2, Piccolo Forno, or even La Tavola on Mt. Washington come to mind... do yourself a favor and go to one of those!
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