We ate there Dec 2010 and it was wonderful! I didn't even drink that much because I was running a race the next day so I'm not a bit confused about the experience. I lived in Italy for 2 years and this was the best Italian I have had since returning to the states. Everything in small portions so that you can manage multiple courses, risotto cooked perfectly... I can't wait to return this year.
P.S. Caesar salad = not Italian