I was taken here on a first date, which is odd because it's quite loud on a Saturday night. After spending 10mins with this guy, I realized that I was going to need wine (a lot of it) to get through the evening. Luckily the wine list is good, good enough to distract someone from a dull and obnoxious date, and the service is great too. The food and desserts are pretty mediocre but if you need a place to drink that isn't too busy, Bar Italia is a safe bet.