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| - I've dined here several times in the past, I find the atmosphere relaxing at times when it's not too crowded. This review is based mostly on my dinner this past Sunday.
The 60-day-aged steak tartare with truffle oil may possibly be the best steak tartare I've ever had (disclaimer: I don't have steak tartare more than a few times a year). The texture was perfect, neither too chewy nor too mushy. The truffle-oil was clearly detectable. Overall, it tasted light and fresh.
The bone marrow with oxtail marmelade was also awesome. A great balance of sweet and savory. Also, a great balance of textures. Warm, rich and satisfying.
Rabbit and rapini in a citrus sauce was good. After my other two appetizers, the lean rabbit together with green vegetables in a citrus sauce seemed a little on the healthy side. The rabbit may have been a little dry, or my senses may have been biased by the previous dishes.
Spaghetti all'amatriciana: springy al dente, good, nothing to write home about.
Butternut squash agnolotti with brussels sprouts and sage: better. The butternut squash filling was perhaps a touch too sweet, but texture and everything else was great.
Cannoli: no complaints, served with candied orange (or a very dry orange jam?).
I'm giving them five stars on account of their consistency: every time I've been here, there have been one or two dishes that have wowed me (though I think my most recent visit was the most wow-ing), and nothing has ever disappointed. Their prices are relatively reasonable too.
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