So very charming quite the intimate close atmosphere with a petite bar in the front and little seating. I came here on a Saturday evening with a date. After shooting for one of the hot shot newer joints and being told I could have a 1030 pm same day reservation or call two weeks in advance ( really).
Quaint little gem tucked away on 17th I found one website which said no reservations so I made none. This was no problem because we were seated within one half hour of our drink at the bar. Parking was a large challenge though so be prepared to battle the backstreets and paid lots for that.
I ordered the Sicilian pillows and added chicken, my date had the Mediterranean pillows this seems to be their signature dish. Yes they were a little oily but nothing terrible. If you're a world traveler looking for bold flavors you won't find them here .... You will find nicely seasoned Italian eats. The pillows were very soft and added a saltiness with the cheese that adds a smooth texture and nice flavor to the dish.
Our service was beyond exceptional, polite, knowledgable and detailed. I could not ask for more. The breads were complimentary to the cuisine served I had no complaints there. For desert we tried the cannoli my date said it was harder then his family makes but I liked it well enough.
The negative reviews here do not really do it justice I think people were looking for something to pick apart so they did. This is probably not a good place to bring children, your family pet or your imaginary friend from the second grade. The quarters are a little too intimate for that.