We were so hopeful for the possibilities -- an upscale Italian restaurant with small-town warmth and charm. We were sadly disappointed. The food was decent -- poor gnocchi but very good mussels appetizer. But the service was extremely unprofessional... most centrally at the hostess station (which we were seated five feet away from despite having reservations and literally being the only people in the restaurant when we sat). One staff member didn't get up from her seat at the bar when we entered, and we stood for a few minutes at the entrance before she turned around and said "just walk back there..." Then as we ate, we watched as they turned drop-ins away, told another walk-in he had could sit but had to be out in an hour. Even at the end of our evening, the place was still barely half filled. It appeared they were trying to create a perception of exclusivity, but instead it just came off snotty. And the food certainly didn't back up the attitude. If you're looking for a nice dinner in Davidson, try Flatiron or even Brickhouse. For Italian, Campania in Cornelius has better food without the attitude.