Like many in the area I'd been waiting for years to see something happen with this lovely-seeming old corner spot in Little Italy and man, Marconi was worth the wait. We popped in at 5pm on Friday of the week they opened and had no trouble getting a table for an hour without a reservation (but it was booked up after so reserve!) I tried 2 different cocktails but from the first sip was confident anything I'd order here would be good. That magic balance that tells you you're in good hands.
We tried a couple small bites since we were just stopping in before dinner, but everything was amazing, especially the mushroom dish in beautiful broth with a poached egg. And the Brussels sprouts! Veggie dishes done decadent win my heart every time.
The service was exceptional for any where but extra so for a spot just a week old. The women who served us were all smart and cool and kind and friendly and mad pros, quick crushes on all of them and on the whole experience.
The design is great, they preserved all the original floors and walls and the rest is classic and warm and timeless and beautiful. I feel the effusiveness of a perfect experience, so happy these folks are in the neighbourhood, can't wait to visit again for more.