I will start by saying I've never been to the downtown location--which is definitely on my short list.
Overall, my first experience at this new location was just OK. It wasn't bad--I wasn't wowed either. The service was... a little strange, but not all that bad. Although there was one waitress who was really, really loud--but she was a sweetheart.
We just ordered some simple apps, no main dishes or pasta. That was a mistake I'm guessing, after reading the other reviews. The caprese salad was just OK. You could tell the tomatoes had been refrigerated because they were super cold and bland. I know it's not exactly the height of tomato season, but I've found some good ones, still. We also ordered the stuffed peppers. The flavor was there, but the look of the dish was really unappealing. It almost ruined the dish, but taste always rules--at least in my world. I will say that the sauce, although there wasn't a lot on the peppers, was really rich and delicious. This tells me a classic marinara dish on there menu would be a good choice.
Again, I'm not judging too harshly because I didn't really try the main courses, but I think the lighter bites on the menu could use a little umph. I'd probably come back to give the full menu a try.