This was my first experience at Terroni. There was much hype for it to live up to so I will break it down to atmosphere, service, food and dessert because [spoiler alert] it really is a league of its own.
Atmosphere: Lovely. In the old Courthouse, the space was elegant and surprisingly not as dark as some places that border pretentious. The place is a comfortable and classy dining space for friends to chat post-work or for any type of evening.
Service: Something to be desired. I've seen other Terronis where the restaurant is unbelievably packed and this one wasn't one of them. I mean it was full but not with people uncomfortably lining out the door. So there didn't seem to be an excuse for the subpar service. They weren't rude, just not as attentive as most place. What can I say? I'm a bit of a princess.
Food: Fantastic. I ordered the Gnocchi and the portion was perfect enough to pave the way for the...
Dessert: [Drama Queen Alert] Best dessert of I've ever had! And I know my desserts. Flourless dark chocolate lava cake. It is this dessert that earned this place a 4-star rating from me. Eating this dessert is an experience on its own from your first whiff of its rich aroma to the smooth dark chocolate inside. This dessert makes you want to enjoy it and not just taste it, savour it and not just eat it. make love and not just F*CK. It's decadence on a plate and I nearly wept when it was over.