So Boyfriend's birthday rolls around and it becomes a challenge - with every restaurant he chooses is closed on Mondays . . . a grim evening seemed to be ahead.
Alas Yelp to the rescue - "How about here . . . they have tiramisu" . . . "Um ok" he responds. (ok this isn't exactly how the conversation goes, but you get the point).
We pull in . . . a little nervous - next to a sketchy Circle K - Really? we both think
This small (less than 10 tables, and only 3 that have four seats) Italian place made our night. First the food is really fantastic - clean, not over done, and fresh. I had gnocchi - this was the real stuff. He had lasagna - it made his night - filling a void for a lasagna that he had in Italy (the closest other option is in Seattle - not so feasible!). The sauce was really great fresh - rustic - tomato sauce. Also - the bread starter has us wanting to back for pizza - so tasty!
The service was great and personal (nothing like the owner telling you the background of the restaurant)
Also - the owner was truly gracious and kind to his hard working staff. Gabriel (the lead chef/waiter/server) seemed to put his heart into service. When he learned it was BF's Birthday he took back the check (even as we said it was not necessary) and removed BF's dessert from the bill.
This restaurant deserves support and patronage - it is truly fantastic.
Put the sketchy Circe K aside.