All the 5 star yelp reviews have a common theme: the gnocchi in the bread bowl. I figured I HAD to try it, and it was basically the best life decision I've ever made! It was literally incredible. They also allow you to BYOB which is always a bonus for me and wine drinking friends. If i was yelping solely on my gnocchi, I would have to rate them 10 stars! However, I had to dock a star for a number of reasons...
I went to DiAnoia's with a party of 9 for a friends birthday. The restaurant was not built to be a restaurant. It's one open space with very low ceilings. There was so many tables crammed in this small space and it was SO LOUD. I couldn't even have a conversation with everyone in my party :(
I also hated our table. Like the actual table. It was a giant high top and the chairs were way higher than the table. I had to crouch down to eat my food. It was very uncomfortable. Also, what is this trend of serving tap water with no ice? WHY? JUST STOP. It was 80° on Memorial Day weekend, just chill the freakin water or give us some ice?!
In all honestly though, they could serve boiling water and I'd still go back for that gnocchi!!
The lunch menu looks fantastic, so I'm really looking forward to going back, I just won't go back with a large group!