Turns out I should leave behind the N. Hills and venture to the S. Hills for dinner just a little more often. I consider myself to be an excellent judge of Italian food and this place was really good. We ate dinner in the wine bar which is out back and up a set of stairs. It was a little more intimate than the front dining area.
I'm a fan of sweet wines and there were a lot of drier options so I went with the blood orange martini and it was fruity without being overly sweet. There were so many delicious meatless options on the menu that I was really debating what to order. I LOOOOVE fresh mozzarella and basil, so it was like my own little slice of heaven. I went with the rigatoni with eggplant, marinara, fresh basil and mozzarella. I cleaned my very large plate and even used some of their bread to wipe it a little cleaner. I'm eager to go back and try some of the other fare. I also want to give mad props to our waiter who helped me make my choice and provided excellent descriptions of the food!
My only real complaint is the olive oil they serve with the bread. It could use some flavor or seasonings or even just some parm and a little pepper. The only bland item I tasted. Also, the restaurant is a little pricey. Not ridiculous but not cheap either (especially when you add on a drink).