I had a very similar experience of many of the people who have written poor reviews of this place. The boorish owner was loud, rude, and condescending, and at one point more than once berated us "you're American, I'm Italian" while literally (and in a very unsightly fashion, especially for a restauranteur) foaming at the mouth. Furthermore, in the middle of the bar area, he expressed his disdain by lewdly simulating masturbation with the TV remote (he looks to be at least 60 years old). For the first time in my life, I left a restaurant without even ordering. The location is rather tacky in the bottom level of an apartment building (didn't exactly remind me of the places I ate at in Italy), and parking is inconvenient.