I've been going to Nino's since my teens for birthday dinners and occasional family outings and I still love it. The FantaSea is the best, but the last time I went I had the Pasta Vito and it was equally amazing. I agree the prices are high, but the portions are so big, I literally made 3 big meals out of my last entree.
I'm usually full after the delicious bread and homemade garlic butter. And there house salad is yummy too, great house dressing.
They just built a big outside patio, but I still prefer inside. The quirky decor is charming.
I always wonder how people can have such different experiences at the same place.