I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this spot, but I actually did.
I'm a huge fan of watching Mario Batali on the Food Network so to actually go to one of his restaurants was great. I had the following:
Goat Cheese Tortelloni - nice, fresh, homemade pasta filled with rich goat cheese...I guess it'd be tough to go wrong there. It was a tasty dish with delicate flavors.
Brasato al Barolo (braised shortribs) - wow, incredible. Our server mentioned that the meat was "so tender, it would melt in your mouth" and that's exactly what happened - extremely tender beef with the perfect amount of savory seasonings.
Dark Chocolate Torta - a well-made chocolate torte with great dark chocolate. The pastry was buttery and rich, while the chocolate was decadent and perfect.
I'd recommend this spot if you're a picky eater when it comes to Italian food (like me) and want something that's closer to authentic.