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Date of visit: 03/24/2012
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Ambience: 2/5
Quiet and cozy, the restaurant is filled with beautiful paintings by Clara, Chef Marino's wife. There is a wall full of drawings of the restaurants' regulars, which gives a welcoming touch. The decor seems a bit outdated since there is still a Christmas wreath hanging, a horseshoe by the door, and candleholders from Valentine's Day. The chairs need to be replaced, as they look stained and out of place.
Food: 4/5
Bruschetta Trio - tomato, roasted pepper, and shitake mushroom.
Warm and aromatic mushroom, my favourite out of the three. The roasted pepper is flavorful, it would be better if it was served warm as well. The tomato's taste is overpowered by excessive presence of onions.
Linguine Chicken Alfredo
Delicious homemade alfredo sauce, linguine is cooked perfectly, generous amount.
Lobster Ravioli
Not on the menu, one of the specials of the day. Five big pieces covered in mouthwatering mixture of alfredo and pesto sauce. Although each piece is packed, the distribution of lobster is not even, resulting in some having more veggies mixture and tasting more bland.
Complimentary Garlic Bread
Toasted and seasoned to perfection, great for dipping into the pasta sauce.
Complimentary Tiramisu
Served in a wine glass, a sophisticated and well-made dessert.
Complimentary Horchata
A shot of ground almond, cinnamon and lemon juice. Nutty, sweet and tangy, goes well with the dessert.
Service: 5/5
Clara is soft-spoken and attentive, refilling water and changing plates and napkins constantly. Chef Marino is friendly and funny, who would gladly share his stories and cooking tips.
Price: 4/5
Moderately priced for such great food and service. Definitely will visit again to try other dishes.
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