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| - I went here for dinner with a couple friends about a month ago. Seeing as Italian is one of my absolute favorite cuisines, I have a slight bias towards Italian restaurants.
I ordered the Ravioli of the Day, which consisted of Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Ravioli in a light butter sauce topped with walnuts. (Sounds absolutely divine, right?) Upon first bite, I thought the dish was DELICIOUS. After the third, I was completely and utterly sick of it. In hindsight, I realize the sweet potato was TOO sweet and totally overpowered the sourness of the goat cheese and richness of the butter sauce. The walnut topping definitely helped balance out the sweetness, but it was still too much. I could barely get through 5 bites before my taste buds conceded defeat.
My companion diners seemed to enjoy their dishes, but perhaps it was due to their ordering simpler menu items (gnocchi with alfredo sauce) or choosing dishes that are typically on their menu every day. I'm guessing it might be the latter, since sweet potato seems to be more of an autumnal menu item.
Aside from the food, the ambiance was pleasant and "romantic" and the service was decent (nothing atrocious, but also nothing to write home about). Perhaps I just need to give them a second try, but seeing as there are hundreds of other dining options in Pittsburgh, I highly doubt they'll be given that chance anytime soon.
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