I love going to this place! I read a review that said "Tired old italian food" I guess that is what I am looking for. Yes the recipes are old solid Italian food, but when I'm in the mood for Italian food like I had all over Italy, this is the place in NC that I think of. I've had several dishes off the menu, my favorites are the veal sorrentina and the shrimp fr diavolo. My girlfriend had the chicken piccata and loved it. Unless you order a pasta dish which stars the pasta and sauce, the pasta is a contorno or side dish as it is in all of the place I ate in Italy. They have good hearty soups (large portions so be careful). The only knock I have on this place is cost. They have one menu and it is for lunch and dinner and the prices are the same. I gotta admit the portions are the same also. The staff are friendly and helpful and attentive. If you are looking for true Italian style cooking then this is the place to go.