A great Italian spot in a nice area, with decor that makes it seem more upscale. The service is pretty good and fairly consistent. However, this restaurant is always packed during the weekends, so make sure to make a reservation ahead of time. We love that their classic pastas include a dish to take home, and the pastas themselves are served in generous portions. Also, Marco's Meal for Two is a good option if you typically order appetizers and dessert. Sign up for their email club for frequent coupons. Some of the dishes we've ordered:
- Taylor Street Baked Ziti: delicious; their sauce tends to be more on the tangy side but is more muted in the take-home dish
- Tuscan Shrimp & Chicken: GREAT gem on the menu; has generous helpings of shrimp (at least 10 fresh, large ones), ham, and chicken; the sauce clearly incorporates red pepper; lots of cheese but not too overwhelming
- Braised Beef Pappardelle: beef is very tasty and is similar to the texture you would find in a beef stew; sauce is actually quite enjoyable but the portion was noticeably smaller than the ziti
- Linguine di Mare: seafood portion (mussels, etc.) are on the petite side; sauce is slightly runny and I would like it to be thicker; based on my experiences of seafood from New England, more spices would improve the dish- overall, doesn't live up to the price
- Linguine & Clams: the clam portion is not bad, tends to be a little watery, contains a lot of shallots & garlic
- Lighter Take Fettuccine Alfredo: although it boasts asparagus and chicken, the sauce barely adds any flavor
- Rigatoni D: previously a family favorite, but the sauce has recently become more vinegar-like