This place was recommended to us by a neighbor after our disastrous meal at Mama Ricotta's. We had driven by many times and, from it's exterior, gave it a pass because of it's Olive Garden-like vibe.
Actually, inside, it's a nice old-school Italian feel to it. There is a bar with live music and tables on one side and a dining room on the other. We showed up on a Friday night without reservations and got a table easy.
My husband and I always judge a new Italian restaurant by it's Chicken Parmesan, a classic entree. It's like a turkey club sandwich -- if you somehow eff it up, I am not interested in your more complicated dishes. There parm was very good: not too much cheesy gunk and nicely cooked and spiced. I had a veal chop that was out of this world. 3 days later when I ate the microwaved leftovers it was still delicious!
They have a dessert cart that they roll table-side. Out server tried to steer us away from a couple of options, which I appreciate. The desserts we tried were fine, but not stellar -- an ordinary bread pudding and cheesecake.
At the end of the meal one of the staff handed me a hand-written coupon for $20 off our next meal, which was a nice touch.
It's a bit spendy, but the overall experience was worth it and we will probably take my parents here when they visit next month.