If I can describe Agio in one word, it will be "flavor".
Agio is a small and unsuspecting Italian restaurant solely run by Chef Marino. Chef Marino has an intense commitment to freshness, quality and technique, which translates into immaculate execution of flavors in all of his dishes. These were some of the best traditional Italian dishes I have had. 5 Stars.
For dessert, Chef Marino prepared a beautiful creme brulee that ignited our food senses. The texture of the fluffy underside combined with Marino's perfectly caramelized top forces your brain to try and make sense of all the delightful sensations going on in your mouth. This was a dessert that certainly made you think. 5 Stars.
Through and through, Chef Marino has an elite command of Italian gastronomy.
I also discovered that Chef Marino is a graduate of the prestigious Italian Culinary Institute and trained for over 7 years with top Italian chefs at restaurants including the Four Seasons in Milan. This was on top of a 6 year cooking tenure focused on Italian cuisine. To say the least, Chef Marino is as technically grounded in Italian cuisine as any great chef can be.