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| - This experience started off extremely well. The entrance of the restaurant takes you through gates that open to an outdoor patio adorned with ivy covered walls and rod iron table and chairs. A really unique and peaceful setting in an otherwise busy area. The entrance to the inside of the restaurant greet you with dark, warm colors and low lighting. A great atmosphere!
The service and food were another story however. We ordered wine, appetizers, salads, and entrees. Our appetizers came out and were okay (Sampler). The salads and entrees followed before we could finish any of the previous courses. Felt very rushed in what seems to be a very relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The Caesar salad was okay. Nothing to write home about. The entree, however, was aweful.
Chicken Tetrozinni (spelling??), boasted a rich cheese sauce over chicken and rotini. I added mushrooms, which helped. The sauce was about as rich as a freshman on the UW campus. More like a weak alfredo than any kind of decent cheese sauce. Not to mention, there was no (and I mean NO) flavor to the dish. I asked for fresh cracked pepper, and they pepper mill was grinding out dust over my dish.
All-in-all, I give it a 2 star rating for the atmosphere. But if you are going for a good Italian dish, there are better options within walking distance. Too bad too. The restaurants design and atmosphere are top notch.
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