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| - My family (as a party of 10) celebrated my mother's birthday here last night. Let me start by saying that everything about this restaurant made for a wonderful evening! Its cozy and intimate dining room and extremely knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff provided an excellent atmosphere for enjoying the presence of our family. Our server was also an owner of the business, and it was truly inspiring to see how enthusiastic and proud she was of not only the dishes on her menu but also the business as a whole. The restaurant is BYOB (which is always an attractive option to me), and the corkage fee is $5 per bottle (not per person, which is extra attractive). Although the service and atmosphere were certainly spot on, I feel that it is the menu that earns Charya's its 5 stars. The options on the menu were very diverse. There was a mix of seafood, poultry, steak, and pasta in mostly an Italian style; however, there were also specials for the night that included Indian dishes as well as a pumpkin gnocchi. My family tried a variety of the dishes and everyone seriously enjoyed their dinner. I ordered the pumpkin gnocchi as well as the stuffed salmon with Gouda Mac and cheese. I was expecting the gnocchi to be too sweet, but because of its sage sauce, it was perfect! The salmon was also excellent, but it was the Gouda Mac and cheese that really stood out. I tasted my boyfriend's chicken saltimbocca, and it was one of the most flavorful and delicious dishes I've ever tried! I was ridiculously stuffed by the end of the evening from having eaten every last bite of my food as well as tons of fresh bread in dipping oil and salad before my meal even came. In addition, the prices were reasonable considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients. I would highly recommend Charya's to anyone and I will certainly be returning!
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