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I went here last night, to meet my boyfriends son. So, it was ideal that we meet at a pretty special but "kid friendly" (I'd call if more family style) place. When we got there at 7:00 on a Sunday, we were told there was a 30 minute wait, but a table opened up in the bar and we were able to grab it and be served right away.
I was told the portions were big so I decided to share with my 8 year old. Much to my delight, I found out there was a selection of the menu where you could mix and match pastas and take a 2nd order home at the end of your meal. We ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce (my 8 year old's choice) and decided to take the Eggplant parmesean home. My boyfriend and his son got the lasagna which I tried and it was incredible. The spaghetti was good and there was a lot leftover even though we shared.
The waitress was great and attentive to our needs even though the place was packed and we were there for over 2 hours just enjoying each others company. As were were finishing up, one of the cooks came out from the back to visit with a friend that had come in for dinner. He was short, stocky, bald, jovial, and loud- a real Italian. No wonder his food is so good!
The next day, I almost ate the eggplant for breakfast but I controlled myself until about 11:30. I can't believe how good it was. Refrigerated overnight and nuked and it was still incredible. I cant imagine how good it has to be fresh out of the oven.
If Valentine's Day wasn't 3 days away I'd suggest we go back here for dinner. It is a north Scottsdale restaurant that is comfortable and classy. Dress up or dress down, it doesn't matter. It is just comfortable.
Some things I noticed.... There is valet parking by the front door, but there is plenty of public parking too. They have take out. It is a good idea to make a reservation. Sitting in the bar is just fine vs. a long wait for a table (although I didn't go in the back and see the restaurant.) They host big parties- weddings, anniversaries, etc. AND, the coolest thing, they hold cooking classes the last Thursday of the month. I think I dropped enough (pretty straight forward) hints to my b.f. that I thought it would be a fantastic Thursday date night. We will see how it goes. :)
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