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| - This is actually my second trip to Babbo Italian Eatery. We ventured in last night on the recommendation of a friend and we were not disappointed. I had checked out the website and saw that there were other locations, so I figured it had to be decently good, and the prices were reasonable. I was expecting it to be at least on par with Olive Garden, but boy was I wrong. It's way better, and less expensive to boot. (granted, you don't get the salad, but I wasn't missing it)
For starters, the bread they serve is addictive. It's baked fresh and topped with salt pepper, Italian herbs, and red onion. Add to it the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and I can't get enough. For my entree, I had the Italian Sausage dish, which was loaded with sausage, peppers and mushrooms in a red sauce served over penne. The sausage was spicy, but flavorful - the way it should be. The service was great, and even though it was really busy, we didn't feel forgotten. Once we had ordered our meal, the next thing we knew, the waiter was bringing us our food. That was surprising. It was piping hot and loaded with flavor. I was looking forward to leftovers the next day, even though there wasn't much.
Tonight, I had the Stuffed Manicotti, which comes with either the Italian sausage or portobello mushroom ragu. I ended up getting the Italian sausage and had them add the mushroom (I'm a sucker for both). I cannot even begin to tell you how good it was. All I can say is I have found my new home for casual Italian eating.
With their excellent food, awesome service, elegant ambiance, and great prices, I will be back to explore more of their tantalizing menu. Living within biking distance doesn't hurt either. ;)
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