Meh is about right on this one. I was expecting more out of my visit. The atmosphere is fairly bland and loud (when people are at the bar) there isn't anything to soften the noise inside. The setting is nice but a little better attention to detail could help some. The food was OK. Risotto was nicely prepared, al dente, a little cool more tepid than warm. The lamb was NOT very good. I understand the technique used for preparation, but if not done correctly the end result will be tough, and gamey. That is what I received. The pricing structure seemed a little high. But It's Davidson.. The service was adequate but not outstanding (its becoming rare to find outstanding service anymore). The server did prep me letting me know the portions where small and everything was ala carte. I will say the Milkbread was a very nicely done. Wine selection was pretty good, I ordered wine by the glass and first glass was fairly flat and lost most of its character, it was the last of that bottle. The second glass was more indicative of a nice Pinot Noir. When asked how the meal was, I explained the lamb was not prepared well, the server immediately got the manager and first the manager tried to explain the technique used to prepare the lamb and I explained that I had a culinary background and completely understood. The manager did remove the lamb entree from the bill. That was appreciated.
Overall the experience was just average in which I would have expected more. Will I go back? Umm. I'm not sure. I may give them one more try.