Very enjoyable meal; we'll be back.
Chose Arrivederci based on Yelp reviews; arrived hopeful and wasn't disappointed. Smallish (about 30 tables) with a definite non-chain old world Italian restaurant feel to it.
Service was excellent - greeted with an honest smile on arrival and it continued throughout our meal. Casual but respectful, and very attentive. Perfect.
I had the Hess Cab and my partner had the Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, both about $9. Wine list was small but adequate with a good spread. The Hess was excellent.
Hot dinner rolls arrived with a pesto/tomato dipping sauce that was excellent. We then split the antipasto tray, all very good.
For entrees I had the lobster ravioli special and my partner had the grouper in saffron sauce; both were excellent and quite rich but not overdone. My mixed field greens side salad with Gorgonzola dressing was crisp and fresh.
The busboy arrived at just the right time: when clearly we were both finished yet without sitting for an extended period when we were. None of the picking up one of the diner's plates while others are still eating which has become the norm and yet is so rude.
Our waiter then arrived a minute later with a couple of small glasses of Limoncello, what a perfect touch.
We were tempted by the desserts but just couldn't manage it. Next time.
This is what an upscale family Italian restaurant is all about folks. If you're looking for a huge, chain style place like Brio (where the food isn't bad) with decent but sterile service and a room big enough to seat hundreds, this isn't it. If however you'd like to settle-in to your cozy corner table in a place you could easily be recognized as a regular, and wrap yourself around some delicious food in an honest atmosphere, this is it. Restaurants come and go but apparently Arrivederci has been around for 17 years and I can understand why.
What a nice time we had! I only wish we lived closer, but we'll definitely be making the drive to come back.