| rev:text
| - I've passed by Joseph Tambellini several times before and finally got to dine in last night. Although I made a mistake with the reservation and reserved for two instead of three people, they had no problem accommodating an extra person. We got the calamari for appetizer. I enjoyed the texture of it; it's a little crunchier than calamari usually is. For my entree, I ordered the handmade cheese ravioli with Alfredo sauce. It was very creamy and filling as expected, so I was only able to eat about half of it, especially since I wanted to leave room for dessert. It also came with a large meatball in the center of the dish, but I wasn't really a fan of it. For dessert, the three of us shared the lava cake and the cushini fritti (fried sweet pastry dough with vanilla ice cream), which I wouldn't say were unique but still a satisfying way to end the meal. Based on what we tried, portions here tend to be on the smaller side except for the desserts, so order dessert!
Service was very good. Our server was amicable and a total of three people including our server checked up on us during our meal to make sure everything was okay. They've done a good job of creating a warm, homey, and comfortable atmosphere that is great for a nice meal out with friends or special occasions. The food here is just good (far from amazing), but the atmosphere and service make up for it.
Taste | 3.5
Atmosphere | 4
Presentation | 3.5
Service | 4
OVERALL | 4
|