This restaurant gets 3 stars and earned an extra one for their tiramisu desert.
We were driving around looking for an Italian place in the area and decided to try this place when it was the only one that wasn't close for a month of summer holidays. Initial impression of the service was a little brusque but that improved as the night wore on.
We were served bread (which was unfortunately not warm) and butter after we ordered our food. Our Calamari appetizer was not bad. The calamari itself was a little flavourless but the doneness was perfect. When we used the bread to soak up the sauce after, it was actually quite delicious.
I ordered the Spaghetti Putanesca and my partner got the Gnocchi in Rose Sauce. I really liked my Putanesca. It was flavourful and adding some fresh ground pepper added a little kick which is right up my alley. My partner enjoyed his Gnocchi but I thought the sauce was a little heavy for me. All dishes were just a titch under seasoned.
To end the meal we shared a tiramisu which was really heavenly. There is an Italian supermarket next door where I am going back to investigate if they sell the tiramisu for me to enjoy in the comfort of my own home. It was spongy and was not too sweet and just melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
I would definitely go back to Il Chianti again as I am curious how all the other delicious sounding items on the menu will be. Overall, an above average restaurant with a good selection on the menu and amazing tiramisu!