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| - Somewhat small, narrow, dark, cozy, but traditional Italian for the most part in a good and standard way. Maybe ten tables on each side, as the place is divided down the middle by a "divider" shelf with wines and solid portions that do block most of the view, at least to my recollection. Some random artwork on the walls, nothing special, but as good an atmosphere as I would've created if I owned such a restaurant.
Service: we were greeted immediately upon entering and brought to a table. :) Mind you, there were more vacant than taken, so anything less would've been bad service. I think our server's name was mentioned at the time, but I forget. Menus were provided immediately as well. Didn't take long for the server to arrive and ask for our choice of drinks, when I ordered my usual white wine. We'd hoped for the free bread and received it, as usual trying not to fill up, but did (as always). The server was present enough during our meal to be good, but not annoying. We did have to wait at least five full minutes or more for the bill though, when we asked for it. I realize five minutes isn't that long, but at the time it seemed it as our section of the restaurant wasn't that packed. (a few more tables filled up after we arrived, with the average age seeming to be around 50 or 60, and the majority appeared to be regulars/a good sign).
Food: definitely decent. I wouldn't go as far as to say it was excellent, because it isn't clear in my memory (writing this over a month after the fact, due to technical issues), but I do recall enjoying it enough to go back. And isn't that the key? Reviewing their online menu for a memory boost, I had the Caesar salad to start (always my favorite) and believe I was well satisified, although don't recall the portion size or ingredient details, etc. The fusilli pollo was my entree, of which I also seem to remember enjoying enough to not complain about any of it. However, I don't recall bringing home the often frequent 'doggie bag' so I am to guess that my serving size wasn't huge, but probably adequate. Unfortunately, I cannot recall what the hubby had for his entree. It was either the same thing as me, or his usual steak. Since I've never been a big beef eater, I tend to ask his opinion on a scale from 1-to-10 on the steak, with 1 being worst, 10 being orgasmic. I think again, he was definitely satisfied, and surprised by the fact that he was satisfied, after not having gone to this establishment after two+ years of living in the neighborhood.
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