Not bad for an Italian restaurant, especially for someone like an East Coast native like me who is used to the best Italian food outside of Italy. The restaurant itself is quirky and fun, full of stained glass and other old things. Tables are arranged inside little "rooms", giving your party some space and quiet from other diners. The seating area at the bar is a great place to wait for your table (yes, you will wait, because this is one of the best Italian restaurants in Phoenix). Old barber chairs are arranged in the middle of the bar area, perfect for conversation and a bit of fun. AND, the restaurant is along the Light Rail, which means you don't have to drive downtown if you don't want to, although there is ample parking behind the restaurant.