A revisit here did not quite replicate our earlier 5-star experience. The restaurant was not as accommodating as before, and did not honor our reservation request for a booth. Instead we were seated at a table where one-half of my party of four was temporarily blinded by the sun near sundown. Then we settled in, and things soon improved.
Grandma's Meatballs covered in Red Sauce (Sunday Gravy) were authentic classic Italian meatballs, and Aunt Nina's Mozzarella en Carozza was a hot and cheesy confection once again. Calamari Fritti was another nice starter. And the complimentary Focaccia Bread was great.
A big side of Caesar Salad was good. And Nonna's Lasagna Al Forno was again one of the best lasagnas I have ever tasted--besides Diane's vaunted cheesy and saucy concoction which won the 2014 Ardiente Lasagna Baking Championship in a blind tasting by judges. This time I did not even bother to finish the whole rich lasagna dish. I filled up on half of what was presented to me, and took the other half home. Alas, Diane failed to persuade the chef to make her Veal Parm Alfredo, and had to settle for a good Veal Marsala instead, which unfortunately arrived late to the table.
For dessert we were served great Cannoli compliments of the chef, to make up for the late arrival of Diane's dinner entree. Service was excellent except for the ordering miscue, no peppers offered on the side of the Calamari Fritti, and no available Roasted Potatoes this particular evening.
4-1/2 stars overall!