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I've lowered the stars a bit. Had a couple coupons, so visited again. The pasta went downhill, and on third visit, didn't even really like the pizza as much. Service was still just okay at best. I've moved this into the category of "old school" Italian restaurants that aren't very upscale or authentic, but that a lot of people, especially older people, enjoy because it's very much like the 1950's or 1960's "Version" of an Italian restaurant. Probably deserves somewhere between 2 and 3 star. I doubt I will be back. It's just not my bowl of pasta.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
It looks like a hole in the wall kind of restaurant from the street. One lightbulb was burnt out on the sign, for example. But once you walk in, it's an eclectic, fun blend of a 1950's "americanized Itallian" restaurant and one of the downtown urban chic minimalist restaurants. Very unique, very fun.
Service was friendly, but the high-school aged waiter wasn't very attentive. Water glasses were empty several times, had to flag him down after 10 minutes after meal to get the check. So service is maybe 3 stars, possibly 2. But I really felt that it could have just been bad luck with the waiter or possibly just a busy night. So I'm not holding it against them too much.
Food was four stars. The complimentary appetizer "pizza dough" bread with drizzled olive oil and spices was chewy and outstanding. The calimari was 5 star, and would be ordered again. The pizza margarita was terrific and large, and tasted great then and the next day for breakfast. At $8, it was a steal, and will be ordered again.
The $14 chicken parm was hearty. Instead of thin chicken, it was like two medium sized regular breasts breaded and deep fried, then served with shaved sheets of cheese. My wife found it salty, but I found it tasty, as did my daughter. We struggled to finish it. I'd give it 4 stars.
My wife ordered the mushroom Parpadelle. It was excellent, EXCEPT for one thing... it as too al dente. I mean, she's itallian and like al dente, but this felt like it had been boiled for about 1/2 the time. We were in a time pressure situation, and it was still edible and tasty, so we didn't return or complain. But clearly the chef needs to test his pasta before sending it out. The sauce was great however. So 2 stars, obviously.
Altogether, we will be back. I will likely order 3 pizzas for my family of four, or maybe 2 pizzas and an appetizer. Value felt very fair. It's not cheap food, but it's not $20 pasta entrees, and at $14 I felt fairly priced.
Service could be more attentive, and consistency of food could be slightly better, but I feel very comfortable with 4 stars and a solid recommend.
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