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The food was simply incredible. I mean really, really incredible. I have eaten at so many Italian joints, from kitschy to stuffy to authentic to unknown neighborhood spots to chain restaurants. But this place really takes the cake. Everything we had was phenomenal. Nothing even just "OK." We had the wood grilled octopus and goat cheese pomodoro. Both should not be missed, but the goat cheese was just ridiculously delicious. I had a wedge salad and my wife had a Caprese salad...both very near perfection. I had the Zuppa di mare, or seafood stew, and it was packed with calamari, scallops, mussels, clams, shrimp, and white fish. I can't begin to tell you how much i enjoyed it. My wife had the Gorgonzola beef filet. She said it was only second to Del Frisco's, which is quite a compliment, especially for a non-steakhouse. We finished with a Nutella custard and Nutella filled doughnuts. God, it was so good.
The service was something I would expect at a much more expensive restaurant. Our server, Christopher, addressed every need and was just the right amount of cordial and friendly with us.
Prices were very reasonable...especially for the quality. Most entrees were $15-$20 and topped out at $33.
Literally zero complaints from this place. Just a perfect evening we had there. I am hoping that it wasn't If they can keep up this service and quality of food, they are going to give Luce, Toscana, Villa Antonio, etc. a run for their money.
Edit: We went back for Mother's Day tonight with my mother and mother in law. Again, service and food were superb. Everyone enjoyed everything. We left in a bit of a food coma, but it was well worth it. Christopher was our server once again upon request, and his service was exceptional again. He remembered us and made us feel at home with our moms. This is just a really great spot...love it!
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