This place is definitely overrated for what it is: high priced food which is at best mediocre.
Whenever I ordered anything off of the menu, I was always told that I could not order it without a certain item. For instance, if I didn't want olives on the pasta, the waiter would indicate that the olives are a part of the sauce which was made as a batch. This makes it impossible for them to take the olives out.
The impression that I got from this place is that most people are here for the ambiance. House or electronic music is being played--it depends on what floor you're on for the type of music you're going to listen to.
The place use to be filled up with a bunch of dressed up hipsters and artsy types.
I don't know if it is still a popular hangout.