I went there with my girlfriend on Friday night and had a pretty underwhelming experience. To start with, service was far too leisurely. Our server disappeared for ten minutes between every interaction right up until the final twenty minute wait to get our bill. The decor and vibe was a little uptight and there was no music. The lack of music and the half-filled restaurant set the stage for periods of awkward silence that made me yearn for the cool vibrant atmosphere of a Houston's.
Here are the dishes we ordered with a small commentary and star ranking.
Grilled Artichoke - Swimming in oil and just tasted of grilled olive oil *
Veal Osso Buco - The veal is not bad but it was served with bland rice pilaf **
Lamb Shank - Not bad; tender braised lamb and onions on some bland spaghetti***
Spaghetti Bolognese - The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the sauce tasted good but the pool of oil on the bottom of the plate made for an unappetizing finish. ***
Escargot - They tasted fine but they just seemed old-fashioned. They tasted just like the garlic butter escargot I had on a cruise ship in 1988. **