Where to begin. In all fairness, I arrived without a reservation and was asked to wait in their adjacent cafe and bar until a table became available. The host seemed rather put out and acted as if he was doing me a favor but I was determined to try this "acclaimed handmade pasta".
The bartender at the cafe was quite pleasant by contrast and the wait went rather quickly. Eventually, I was seated in the upstairs dining area, which is small, quaint and cozy. But there ends the atmosphere as the noise level was simply ridiculous. According to my phone app, it was averaging 77-80 decibels, making any conversation impossible.
The appetizer of Shrimp & Polpo w/ Fingerling Potato was nicely presented but any subtly of seasoning was soon destroyed by way too much hot sauce that made this dish more American than Italian.
After a 40 minute wait, the homemade pasta (they usually offer 3 selections for the day on the chalkboard for around $10) finally arrived. The pasta itself was way undercooked but the accompanying pea sauce was nice. It just needed something else either texturally (some crushed/toasted nuts) or some acid (touch of lemon) to break the monotony of the dish.
For a place that prides itself on homemade pasta, I expected better. But if you like the noise level of a rock concert, go for it. Personally, I will pass on a return visit.