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| - AS OF AUGUST 2009, I'M PRETTY SURE THIS PLACE CLOSED DOWN
Ok, this place does look a little ghetto from the outside, if fact they have began to put cardboard signs that read "Open" all over the exterior just so people know they have not closed down! This is place is worth going into though! My boyfriend brought me here on our first date (Valentine's Day) and we were blown away by the food. I ordered pasta with vodka sauce and it was outstanding. My boyfriend ordered the ravioli and it is his favorite thing to order since. We also ordered calamari which is pretty good and they made a specialty dessert for Valentines day of heart shaped ice cream with chocolate over it. They also serve make-your-own Bruschetta, really good that is compliments of the house. What's so sad is that Macaroni Grill is right across the street and always busy, if people only knew that authentic AMAZING Italian food at La Locanda is a better place to go instead of some chain, I don't think they would need to put those signs up anymore!
The waitstaff is on-point and very professional. The Host is my favorite though, he is so funny and very laid back, it's very easy to feel like a regular there. The host even makes fun of the decor on the outside! The inside is pretty cozy, nice atmosphere, they could just do a lot more with the place but maybe that's part of the charm. They have an extensive bar where you can have a drink before you are seated (rare though, it's usually not that crowded).
I want to tell everyone about this place, I love it! If you or anyone you know is even thinking about going to that Macaroni Grill across the street, steer them to La Locanda, it will not disappoint!
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