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| - Firenze, the restaurant to previously occupy Rudy's space, was my favorite Italian restaurant in town. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought I was eating at Firenze, with a different name, and a lower price point. Rudy's Rocks!!
We were seated promptly, though we had no reservation and the restaurant was packed. The freshly baked bread is outstanding. A variety of garlic focaccia, grain bread, and sour dough. The white beans in olive oil are so good you will want to eat them out of the dish!
We began by sharing the Caprese salad as well as the funghi ripieni. The Caprese was outstanding, with basil a'plenty. My boyfriend raved and raved over the mushrooms, while I found the cream sauce to be a bit overwhelming. They were decadent, no doubt.
For my entree, I chose the sauteed sole with capers and olives in a pinot grigio sauce. This was a large portion for under $17. So large, I could only eat half. It is one the top seafood dishes I 've had at a restaurant. Nice and tangy from the wine sauce. We shared the tiramisu for dessert and enjoyed the best cappuccino I have ever had. I like it heavy on the foam. I like my lady fingers a bit more soaked, but it was very good. Over all, I can't wait to come back and try out the rest of the menu. Excellent service, unstuffy atmosphere, fantastic food.
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