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| - Overall, a very good first experience. All the food we ordered was very good. A highlight was the pasta e fagioli soup of the day. It was obviously homemade, with the "beany" broth of the real thing, and not too much pasta. It was the perfect way to start a cold winter night's dinner! My wife had the house salad and I had the half-portion of the Greek salad. Both were nicely sized, and the Greek salad was particularly tasty, with ample amounts of kalamata olives and chopped cucumber. For our entrees, my wife had the salmon special, which she enjoyed, and I had the chicken Scarpariello. The red sauce on my wife's pasta side was very good. My portion was very large, with big chunks of sausage, and two thinly-pounded pieces of chicken breast. The sauce packed a spicy punch and was full of sautéed onions and sliced cherry peppers (the source of the heat). My only complaint was that it was a bit oily (although perfect for mopping up with the delicious warm bread served at the table).
Sapori has a very interesting menu, and there were many tough choices to make. This is always a good problems to have, as it will ensure our return!
The one odd thing about Sapori is the stark contrast between the two dining rooms. The front room (the one to ask for, particularly if making a reservation in advance) has exposed brick, large windows, and many photos on the walls. It is warm and cozy. The other room is very plain, cold, and devoid of character. That is where we were initially seated. If there was not an open table in the front room at which to be reseated, we definitely would have left.
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