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| - Il Fornaio was conveniently located in the downstairs of my room in NYNY and, after walking by it several times, my friend and I decided to eat dinner there on December 23rd.
First, our waitress was extremely nice and attentive. Our water glasses were constantly filled, our request for more oil and vinegar came immediately, empty plates were cleared off the table quickly. I really appreciated our waitress' attentiveness and outstanding service.
Second, the inside dining area was beautiful and quiet. It had an outstanding atmosphere for conversation. The place was incredibly clean, spacious and chique. I thought the restaurant was a bit too dark but I guess it created a more intimate ambiance.
Third, the food was outstanding and, with the special 3-course meal for $33, we thought it was very reasonably priced. The bread served to us at the beginning was crisp outside and soft delicious inside.
What did I order? I cannot remember (let alone pronounce) the fancy Italian words so bear with me as I describe the items I ordered. The appetizer was a flatbread which was almost the size of an A4 paper covered with toppings and lots lots lots of delicious cheese. The main consisted of spinach, grilled chicken and potatoes. The spicy sauce was really the superstar of that plate. It was too bad that I ran out of sauce halfway though my chicken. Next time, more sauce please! And, finally, for my dessert, I ordered the tiramisu - a large square-shaped decadent light fluffy cake with layers of rich creamy coffee filling.
If there's anything to improve, I'd say the portions have to be smaller. Strange how my feedback contradicts the complaint from a previous reviewer saying the portions were too small? I found the appetizer was far too large and (combined with the bread at the beginning) I've eaten too many carbs that, by the time I reached my main, I was already full and couldn't enjoy it as much. By the time dessert came, I was full beyond comfort and had to pack it up.
Overall - I enjoyed the dining experience at Il Fornaio and would recommend it to everyone (who isn't on the Atkins diet!!!!)
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