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| - I wasn't aware this was a chain until I saw Ramya K's review. Biaggi's quality and look is a step above Olive Garden. Ambience is similar to Macaroni Grill (open space, higher ceilings).
Nice warm bread served right away, to be dipped in olive oil. My fellow diners loaded up their olive oil with grated parm, also on the table, before dipping.
I went with the Lobster Corn Chowder to start - large bowl of sweet, creamy soup with chunks of lobster and vegetables. My main was the Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad. Beautiful presentation and a decent size for an entree if you aren't starving (or you've already eaten a big bowl of soup and two pieces of bread). In addition to the beets and arugula, this salad also had avocado chunks and dried cherries plus three rounds of Montchevre goat cheese coated with spicy ground walnuts. I went with our waitress's recommendation and subbed the Honey Balsamic dressing that was supposed to accompany my salad with a creamy Italian-type. Very nice all around.
My fellow diners chose the Chicken Piemontese (her favorite - chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese in a lemon butter sauce, with potatoes and veg), the Filet Mignon (which was a decent 8oz size and looked well prepared, served with potatoes and veg), and the Rigatoni alla Toscana (pasta in red sauce with sausage, onions and peppers).
I wish I could have tempted them to try an appetizer or two because this part of the menu looked very nice. I may have to go back alone and try one - Bacon Wrapped Dates or Tomato Mozzarella Caprese - with a glass of wine, at the bar.
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