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| - This place is fantastic. It looks like a deli that they put a bunch of italian groceries in and some italian baked goods. Its not a small place, but it feels small because there are so many shelves of groceries and not that many tables. Anyways, there was no line and ordering was very fast. They make you walk past the baked goods and deli meats before you get to the register to order, so look away if you know what you want and don't want to end up ordering extra baked goods and taking deli meat home! After you order, they give you a number and you find a place to sit. They will come out with your food and call the number when you are done. All-in-all, fast process.
On to the food! My girlfriend had the Gnocchi with Alfredo Sauce (you could also order it with a Pesto or a Red Sauce), I had a Lasagna and Half of an Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich, and we shared a Chocolate Cannoli. First off, the Gnocchi was the BEST I have ever eaten, which is saying a lot because my girlfriend orders Gnocchi EVERYWHERE we go that serves it. The texture of the Gnocchi was perfect; tender, but not too soft. The alfredo sauce on top absolutely completed the dish and complemented the little potato dumplings perfectly. I highly recommend the Gnocchi and Guarantee you won't be disappointed. The Lasagna was good, definitely above average, but it was missing my favorite part of Lasagna, those delicious burnt edges. The Eggplant Parmigiana sandwich was good, but the breading on the Eggplant Parmigiana didn't have any crunch to it. I know that Parmigiana isn't supposed to have a lot of crunch, but I just wanted a little. The Cannoli was awesome. The shell was dipped in chocolate (you don't have to get it this way) and stuffed with the classic ricotta cheese-based mixture, which I think had some chocolate shavings in it. If you like cannolis, definitely give them a try here.
In conclusion, I will be back, and I will have to try a cheesesteak, because they are supposed to be legendary and that seemed to be what 75% of people came in for.
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