My friend and I stumbled across this gem in Little Italy on 9pm on Friday night because it was very close to where we parked and the kitchen was open until 11pm. It's a charming little restaurant tucked away on Clinton just north of College St. We were drawn in on the 3 course $25 fixe prix menu that is available every night of the week. Even though we didn't end up ordering that, we were very happy with what we did order - the potato gnocchi in a rose sauce that was enthusiastically recommended by the waitress. Throughout the evening we were checked in on by the Maitre D' who beckoned us in at the door. We stayed there for 3 hours, catching up over tea and wine, and were never once hurried out.
The restaurant is small with a very intimate decor and I can see this being an excellent place for a date. There was live music by the bar which added to the charming atmosphere.
Granted, the menu wasn't terribly inventive or exciting - it consisted of pasta and a few main dishes (that also comes served with pasta), but the prices were reasonable - $15 for most pasta dishes, and mine came with 3 huge tiger prawns.
All in all, a charming spot for dinner in Little Italy!