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| - Portions are on the smaller end, highly recommend the meat as it's all free range and wonderfully cooked.
Came here at the start of a long weekend and we had no problem getting a table for two - they have a ton of seating inside and a small patio outside for ~25 people. The inside is very loud and busy so the patio is nice as it's quieter, however it's not a great patio as it's literally just a couple tables on the sidewalk overlooking the parking lot. Needs some greenery and umbrellas!
Servers are very attentive, though I can tell they're new to the industry as they aren't too assertive or confident. But they get the job done!
We had the Pimm's Cup, Bellini and Hurricane for drinks - loved the Hurricane, though some may find it sour. Don't be like the lady beside us who complained about it being sour after the meal was done. That's not a good look.
For apps we had the pork & fennel meatballs, the plank for one and the Arancini (risotto balls). Risotto balls didn't have as much flavour as I expected, and the plank really was just for one person - it was tiny! About 5 thin slices of salami/prosciutto, a piece of cheese on a sliver of pita bread and a small piece of buffalo mozzarella. Not the best charcuterie board I've had, nothing amazing or adventurous. The meatballs were the best app by far, wonderful seasoning and tenderness. I think meat is their strong suit here.
For our mains we ordered the prosciutto and melon salad - came with buffalo mozzarella and pesto, overall meh as I thought the flavour combination would be better than it was. I definitely don't think it was worth $17 but I'm glad I tried it. My partner ordered the porkchop with seasonal vegetable and again, was blown away by how well they do their meats. Best porkchop I've tried - not dry at all, was complemented nicely by the jams/jellies/sauces on the plate and grilled vegetables. Makes me tempted to try their steak, even though it's an Italian resto!
For dessert we had the tiramisu with orange zest and lemon meringue cheesecake. Not your typical tiramisu as it's layered. The cheesecake is a sight to see, and big enough for two people.
Overall - good meal. Will definitely come back to try their pasta, pizzas and more of their meats. Scaddabush is going to lose a lot of business to these guys.
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