This restaurant has a bit of a tight-knit community vibe - lots of regular customers with a long history of going there. I can see how a newcomer could feel a bit "on the outside" when going here... But as a member of a family who has been going here forever, I love it. Their salad dressing is amazing, breadsticks are delicious, pasta and veal dishes are tasty, and their lemon mousse cheesecake just melts in your mouth. Also, their calamari is excellent and their prices are very reasonable. I think it's worth a try if you're in the area - the staff are very nice once you get to know them.