The food and the ambiance remind me a lot of family Sunday dinners and favorite restaurants of old-school Italians. The decor is a mish-mash of lacy things, old furniture, dim lighting. I appreciate it for what it is and the nostalgia. The server was excellent with the demeanor of an Italian nonna...all business with an underlying humor. The manicotti was plump, smooth and delicious. The food was somewhere between hot and warm, which is perfect in my opinion. It was chilly and rainy so we didn't get to enjoy the patio. It was pretty empty at about 5pm on a Saturday when we arrived,but was packed by the time we left. Overall, a good experience if you're not a decor snob and want a solid meal like you'd find from an Italian grandma's kitchen.