I visited Ascari back when it first opened on a cold January night - it was mostly forgettable - but years later, after browsing photos from a recent trip to Italy, we returned with a healthy craving for homemade pasta.
The menu has certainly matured from what I remember, and after inadvertently lighting the wine list on fire (they were lovely about the fact that I nearly burned the place down) we got down to business.
The Burrata was enjoyable, though I found the baby leeks a bit of an odd pairing. Onto pasta, we ordered the Agnolotti and Carbonara - both were a hit - though we did the ol switcharoo halfway through the dish. Can't go wrong with either, it comes down to what you're in the mood for.
Service was impeccable and the ambiance (albeit a relatively tiny space) was buzzing with lively conversation. Will definitely be back soon, likely to sample an updated Fall menu with some heartier dishes.