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| - My boyfriend really wanted to go here- I was raised on Italian food & am a pretty excellent cook, so I was skeptical, but had a truly wonderful time.
We ordered the Antipasto salad, Calamari, a White Pizza, and a "spicy seafood pasta." The salad was fabulous- there were chunks of provolone and big pieces of meat- and the dressing was fabulous! I am a balsamic enthusiast, and their Italian dressing has a balsamic base that I loved. Our white pizza had large chunks of Ricotta on it. It was a little overwhelming with all of the other flavors going on at the dinner table- but when I put it in the oven & ate it the next day- it was to die for!
The seafood pasta was my least favorite, but still had some very charming qualities. The sauce was not at all spicy for someone who likes spice- but had we asked them to spice it up when we ordered, I am sure they would have. The Shrimp in the pasta were huge and hearty though- and that is always a plus.
More than anything though, I appreciated the service at Almalfi's. There were only a few other tables there that night, and each one was treated with personal attention and care. We ended up being the last table in the place- leaving right at closing time- but we never felt awkward or forced out. I felt welcomed to finish my meal, my wine, and my conversation before leaving. They changed the TV's for us when we asked, and turned up the volume on them when the other guests left (which we didn't even ask them to do.) I left with a full belly and a feeling of hospitality. I would stop in for that Antipasto Salad or another White Pizza anytime!
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