We're local. We were giant, loyal fans of Americano; it was so fantastic every. single. time. that it was hard for us to go anywhere else when we were wondering where to go for dinner. In addition to our regular dining there, our extended family also hosted a rehearsal dinner and a few wedding and baby showers there.
We loved the Americano staff; we knew their names and they knew ours. So we really really REALLY didn't like how the Americano owners were treated by the Bratenahl Place condo board, and we nit-picked the replacement, whatever its name, the couple times we tried to give it a fair chance. So it has been a good long time since our last visit.
But, we what the heck went there tonight and really really REALLY enjoyed it. I wanted to finish the leftover Thai sauce that came with the shrimp appetizer with my spoon. My husband raved about his steak (he's not prone to raving). The server was kind and attentive to our young children. We will be back, next time enthusiastically.
I am only docking a star out of loyalty to the former owners (you should go check out Citizen Pie).