I don't understand the high ratings for this place. The ambiance is cute and cozy but where do I begin. The place was empty except for another table and a staff member sitting at a table with his apron on and doing paperwork and being on a tablet. After we were served, we see our chef go out and sit on the patio drinking a beer. The meatballs were rubbery and gray and you could barely cut into it with a fork...obviously not fresh, probably microwaved. My pasta with clams had a funny flavor; I was a little worried that they were not entirely fresh. There was way too much pasta on the plate and it was dry, gummy, overcooked and lacking salt, which is unbelievable since clam sauce is usually very briny and buttery. The old guy as our server was cute and nice and all, but he works way too slow and would be totally overburdened if there were more than 2 full tables at this restaurant. Also, you can look into their kitchen as there is a window in front and you will notice no fresh produce in sight or fresh pasta being made anywhere, only cans and a big plastic vat of sauce. The yelpers that gave this place 5 stars probably have never had good Italian, much less have been to Italy to know what really excellent Italian food tastes like.