Upon approach, you get the sense from the way the building looks that you should prepare to defend yourself from whoever is lurking in the shadows, or at the very least get ready to dig out of the rubble after the building's impending collapse. Not true, though; the entrance is a portal to another world! The atmosphere inside reminds me of walking into an Italian Grandmother's house, complete with ornately-framed paintings and murals on the walls. Unicorns slide down rainbow slides and call out the menu items before vanishing into thin air. Multi-coloured fairies flutter between tables delivering food items and offering drink suggestions. They have a vineyard RIGHT INSIDE THE RESTAURANT! Ok, ok...maybe these last bits are a result of breathing the asbestos...but STILL!
Really, though: 5 stars! People keep talking about the lack of service here...what do they mean? Each time my fiancee and I have gone in(5 times now) we have had one of two waiters. These guys are charming and authentic, with a real knowledge for the food. The last time we went there before they moved the owner was the cook, and she made the gnocchi to order. So good! GO!