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| - I came here based off a recommendation from a co-worker, and I can see why she's a fan! I have to start by saying that the service was great and the staff were very friendly, and most importantly, the food was fresh, delicious, and at a fair price. It really felt like home-cooked (the good kind!) Italian meals--something along the lines of being invited to a big dinner at an Italian household. It's nothing uproariously fancy, but the food's really satisfying, tasty, and something you'll enjoy savouring over conversation with everyone around the table.
On my last visit, my friend and I enjoyed our pastas immensely, and what's more, we were surprised when just a minute after we ordered, we were given complimentary bread with a great, soft garlic butter spread, as well as bruschetta on the house--not sure if that's a thing they often do, but hey, free food! The fact that the bread was warm and soft, plus the tomatoes on the bruschetta tasted really fresh, was something to appreciate even more.
The only bit of constructive criticism I can give this place has to do with some wait time issues--admittedly it was quite empty when I went, but there could be more staff on the floor later into dinner service. Instead of just having one staff member, as was the case on my last visit, two people might be ideal, just so any customers who are ready for the bill or need to order/ask for a little something extra can be attended to quickly. We actually waited for about twenty-five minutes between receiving the bill and paying, not because we weren't ready, but because a new table had been seated and required the waitress' attention for quite a while. We weren't in a hurry, but it was certainly something we took note of. If the problem persists here, you may want to pay right away or really grab a chance to catch someone's attention when they happen to pop out from the back room. The staff tend to disappear if someone pops in to pick up their take-out, too, which is understandable, but could be a problem if you're raring to leave after a while.
The place is a bit dim inside and is really easy to miss within the plaza, but do not pass it up if you want some fresh, satisfying Italian food in a cozier atmosphere. Personally, I will be back for sure! :)
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