Yay for a lovely Italian spot that is a little upscale.
While I am all for casual dining, the scene around uptown can get a little monotone. So I was excited to find this place, tucked away in the back of a little plaza. The restaurant is small, with a lovely bar area and a warm decor. The menu is well balanced and even has a vegetarian option. They had some specials as well, including the avocado gaspachio which was delicious but served in a too big of a bowl. Do try the bean dip that comes with the bread -- very tasty. Wine menu deserves a special note -- it's pretty diverse, lovely Tuscan selection with a lot of reasonably priced bottles that are still high quality.
The bill will come out a little bit more than average for the area but it's well worth it -- it manages to have class without extra pretense. I am going to be back.