Just what we needed was an Italian restaurant like Levetto with its no-nonsense fast-food style with a clear menu and quick service. The room was bright and airy at this location with a clean sleek look and clear sight lines along the open kitchen and bar seating up near where the cooking is happening. Since it was frigid and windy that January evening, with few people braving the weather, we were the only table after the other one vacated and the temperature seemed to be chillier in the restaurant than what warm Italian food should be enjoyed at. They needed to add a double door or at least a To-style curtain in front of the doorway to stop the cold draft from coming in.
The carbonara was delicious with the smoked bacon not greasy and the pasta cooked to a nice al dente perfection. I also tried the pizza which was tasty and had a nice chewy crust making it easily devoured. The casual atmosphere went well the cab sauvignon. They had a neat Yelp check-in offer of a free dessert so I ordered the Tiramisu which was different and a little lighter than the usual with its ladyfingers for the cake part.
Keep in mind Italian food like this is rich and hearty and best enjoyed slowly so don't expect to rush in and out.
Kitty corner from the YMCA so you can time your meal out with a visit to the gym. Watch for a new location in chinatown coming soon.