Gather with some work colleagues to socialize and a nice meal.
I had a great time with my colleagues.
SERVICE
I was arrived 5 minutes early for a 6:15 reservation.
I was greeted immediately and was advised that our group table was just finished getting setup.
I was the first to be seated of our eight and with 5 minutes I was ask if I wanted a drink. I chose a red wine and the hostess was also nice enough to advise me of a great entree pairing. Once our remaining party showed up and were seated the server came by making some suggestions for drinks and entrees which we did end up trying.
Overall the service was good, our server checked in with us, the dishes were hot and everyone got there entrees at the same time.
FOOD
Starters - Mozarella (Naked and spicy roasted red peppers)
--- really good especially the one with spicy roasted peppers aka Bombatta (very likely spelled wrong). The cheese was melted and blended with the roasted red peppers served with some crustini. Yum!
--- the naked one was also very nice. It had a different texture as it was served on a hot skillet. It was very salty which I do prefer as it paired well with the crustini
--- Brushetta - loved it! Plenty of tomatoes with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Again on some really yummy bread, soft on the inside and crunchy crust.
--- Charity Bread - I would considered this bread an elevated garlic bread. Presented in a mini skillet the bread sits in garlic butter and topped with fresh parmesan. Divine!
--- I specifically had the famous spaghetti and stuffed meatball. It was great! The pasta is made fresh in house everyday as is the mozzarella. It was just one giant meatball. The meatball was moist and it was good texture not dry or hard. The fulling just give the overall meatball an extra kick. The tomato sauce was also tasty. Not sure if it is made in-house but the red was good.
--- Dessert we had the donuts. Imagine a honey crueller but with more dough fried dusted with powdered sugar and melted Nutella to dip in. It was a perfect treat to conclude our night.
DECOR
- Casual to dressed up
- small details - actual candles lit
- rustic with wood top tables
- paintings on the wall of old Italian families in gold frames
- nice and comfortable
OVERALL
A pleasant experience and do rate it more of 4.5 stars. Good food, service and ambience.
Looking forward to go again!