ALERT: I do not believe the check-in offer for this place is accepted anymore. Their paper menu now says prix fixe dinner is for two for $70. I tried asking if they still accept this offer but our server mumbled something that neither confirmed or denied it. I didn't want to make a fuss about it.
I came here to have a nice dinner and catch up with some friends about their recent travels. The place is intimate and the interior has the atmosphere of a calm and serene dinner atmosphere. The dining room had a light chatter which was nice to hear but it was a little warm in there as it was packed wall to wall.
Their website advertised a buck(two bucks really)-a-shuck promo but we didn't see it on their specials board and had to ask for it specifically. The server mentioned that they were really busy so they just kept it on the down-low In the end, I didn't really find it worth it.
Their menu has a lot of classic and staple Italian dishes and I definitely took my time to scan it. I was feeling hungry that day so I went for a starter and a main accompanied by a glass of house red.
I started with their caprese salad and it was very satisfying with thick cut of tomato and bocconcini accompanying some greens with the usual drizzle of olive oil and balsamic. It tasted really fresh and vibrant.
My entree of stuffed chicken breast with provolone and prosciutto was also a delight. The chicken was moist and it was rested on a good portion of garlic mashed potatoes and some veg (green beans, carrots, and etc). The mustardy pesto cream sauce really gave it a subtle punch of flavour.
My YEAs smoked salmon pasta (the salmone) was also very good too. The pasta was the right el dente and that light white wine rose sauce with the leeks was a good combination. The portion looked like a good size as well.
In the end, I wish I could give this place a 3.5 star rating as it was an overall satisfactory time.