On Thursdsy 7/27/17 we were seeking somewhere different to try. We weren't sure exactly what we wanted so we hopped in the car and started driving. This is normally when we do our best work it seems. We drove around and called Cucina Vitale on a whim. They had an open table and we made our way down there.
Upon entering I was surprised how small it was. I personally am a huge fan of an open kitchen. It was great to see the chef skillfully preparing his product. It's evident there's a great pride in what he does. Plus, you can't beat the smells. We were seated promptly and brought over the appetizer which was a roasted red pepper hummus, seasoned dipping oil and olives with hot salted bread. Very nice.
I had the house salad and enjoyed it. The greens were dressed nicely, and the Gorgonzola cheese was just icing on the cake. She had the Caesar salad which was enjoyed as well.
I myself had the tagliatelle bolognese and decided to add a side of shrimp to it. The shrimp was grilled perfectly. If you enjoy grilled shrimp you know that it can go from perfectly cooked to rubber in about a minute. The bolognese sauce was nice, and what I liked about it in particular was that the vegetables had not been overcooked, or completely cooked down.
My better half chose the Chicken Marsala and choose wisely she did. It was really good. The sauce had a nice flavor. The potatoes were excellent. The roasted cauliflower was a nice addition which she enjoyed and she hates cauliflower. The down side to her meal was one piece of chicken was a bit lukewarm, while the other piece was hot. Minor gripe at best. To some, this would be a major turn-off.
The food is stellar as is the service. We got lucky being able to get in on such a whim. Reservations are highly suggested. Make one.
We chose to pass on dessert. Next time we'll give it a spin and there will be a next time!