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| - 5 stars for the ambiance and setting, 3.5 stars for the food. So 4 stars.
The setting is unbelievable and incredibly romantic. Picture nooks and crannies, warm fire places and fire pits, a great patio, waterfalls....its fantastic. They have heaters outside and will also provide blankets for you if you would like one. (I declined, its not that cold yet but others were partaking in them!) We were seated at a table that was under a bright light and while they weren't able to turn the light down they did move us to another table that was much more romantic and intimate.
Our server suggested a great pinot grigio which was a great way to start the meal. The breads in the bread basket were quite good, including a blueberry nut bread and focaccia with cheese. We started with the calamari, which was stuffed with salmon, and was quite good. A new twist on an old favorite. For our primi we ordered the gnocchi in mushroom ragu which was good, but not the best gnocchi I've ever had. I do wish they were a little larger but the portion size for a primi course was good. For our secondi I chose the lamb three ways (chop, shredded, sausage) which was good but not anything that blew me away. The shredded lamb was the best of the three. The chop could have been more flavorful and the sausage tasted like generic sausage. My husband chose the veal which was a little tough. We did order a side of butternut squash with honey and walnuts which I absolutely loved, but my husband did not. We finished the meal with tea and coffee (unremarkable) and a pear tart that was large and tasty. I wish it was drizzled with caramel sauce, that would have really set it off. All in all the food was good, I wouldn't say incredible and I certainly wouldn't say the best. It was solid.
After dinner we stopped into the bar on our way out for another drink and the bar area was lovely. Very cozy and homey. I would definitely return to the bar for some drinks on a cool evening.
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