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| - December's date night brought us to Stino Da Napoli. I got a glowing recommendation from a friend, so we went for it!
We made reservations, but the time we were going (6:30 on a Saturday) didn't really warrant one. However, within a half hour, the entire place was packed! Good to know.
We were initially offered a table in what I can only describe as an igloo -- a teeny alcove surrounded by block glass walls. Um, no thanks! The hostess actually said that people either love it or it makes them feel claustrophobic.
We were then brought to an entirely different room, one with a fireplace close to the kitchen. Now, this is more like it. It had a warm, charming vibe. Our server was extremely personable without being overbearing. I appreciated his knowledge of both the menu as well as the specials.
I went with the Fettuccine Alla Ferdinando II, featuring fresh mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, and tomato sauce. [Those of you who regularly read my reviews and care about this -- this is the dish I was attempting to recreate at Players which utterly failed.] It was DELICIOUS! Probably one of the most delicious portions of pasta I've ever eaten.
My husband went with the gnocchi, and he was floored at how amazing it was. We each had a salad too, with lemon/olive oil dressing, which was great. The bread was also excellent.
The fact that it's cash only really is not a big deal to me. So you have to either a) go to the ATM which is, oh wow, at the front of the restaurant, or b) you have to write a check. So what?
Five-star service, food, and feeling. A great experience!
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