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| - I made sure to make reservations for Spuntini. I made them 2 weeks in advance and arrived right on time. Was this necessary? Well, by the reviews on here, I didn't want to take the chance.
Upon arrival, the birthday girl loved the cuteness of the exterior... i didn't know what that meant but I assumed because it was smallish, semi-detach-esque and homey. When we entered, the first wall was covered in framed photos of celebrities that have been to the restaurant before. That made the restaurant credible, according to the special girl.
The server brought us right over to our table and we were soon greeted by our server "Frank". His name wasn't actually "Frank", but I called him that the whole night and he seemed to like the joke... at least I hope. Very kind Italian man that I enjoyed to speak with throughout our stay.
Anyways, enough about Frank. Our table was small and the interior was intimate. Dim, candle lit and tables placed close together. The dining room was bustling, many different conversations going on at the same time. The majority of the customers were business oriented, young and old. I liked the ambiance and so did the birthday girl, so the coziness was a plus for us.
We started with the Octopus on bean and green salad. The octopus was a bit tough, however, still flavourful and went well with the beans.
For the main, I had the Seafood Fettuccine with shrimps, clams, mussels and squid. Other than the shrimp tails being left on, it was the perfect dish. The birthday girl ordered the Seafood Risotto which was a bit more but tasted really good. Again, same seafood with the addition of crab and scallops. One of the most flavourful risottos I've had.
Overall, we loved the place. The food was good and reasonably priced. More expensive than your average restaurant but the quality and service speaks for itself. It's a great place to celebrate a special occasion or just for a relaxing evening with a significant other. I will remember my visit to Spuntini as the night I met Frank.
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