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Let me preface by saying we normally do not go out to eat italian food. We usually head out for asian / new american, but not italian because I have never had a really amazing italian food experience. I think the only other italian place that I have enjoyed even close to this much is Johnny's on Fulton, which tends to be heavier food.
This place is different than the rest... I think this is what real italian food is about.
The service, decor and attention to detail are all to the level of a fine dining restaurant. Very attentive servers and a warm cozy atmosphere.
The food is rustic. When it comes out it looks rustic. Things are roughly chopped, but the flavors are developed beautifully! I think my favorite item was the soup my husband ordered, basic italian wedding soup. Ive had many italian wedding / chicken broth based soups, but this one was different. You could actually taste the layering in the broth itself, which is something that I have only experienced in fine restaurants (where you end up paying for it!).
Their drinks are constructed well, I had a makers mark old fashioned which was prepared properly (rare find!).
We ordered:
1) Antipasti appetizer - like everything else, it doesn't look fancy, but its ooohhh sooo good. Some items were obviously not prepared on site, but all items were of a caliber that made them taste extra special. My favorite item were the roasted red peppers, simple, unfettered with and delicious!
2) Italian wedding soup - see above :)
3) Each entree came with a small house salad- basic veggies with rehydrated soy nuts, balsamic n' oil. Simple, yummy.
4) Veal saltimboca - can't attest to the veal (husband ate it, im not a huge veal fan), but he absolutely loved it! Came with gnocchi prepared on site and roasted veggies. Gnocchi had a nice texture.
5) Fisherman's linguini with assorted shellfish and spicy red sauce - shrimp/calamari were overcooked, however the clams and mussels were cooked properly. Not too big deal because the flavors were there and thats what really mattered to me. Would have been nice if it was all cooked properly, but again, flavors were there :)
6) Limoncello flute - i dont know if this is a regular dessert here, but it is a winner. Its a bunch of contradictions, sweet with a touch a bitterness, sour with a touch of sweetness, rich and creamy yet fluffy. Its so difficult to describe, our waiter ended up asking us if his description could be improved upon, and we couldn't :) Its a special dessert and perfect ending to a fresh meal full of bright flavors.
At this place, you will have a meal where the flavors come through, are not overly complicated and receive great service. We will be sure to stop by again.
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