This place has two levels: the more casual La Mensa for quick bites, espresso and cocktails on the first floor, and Da Geppetto, a cozy dining room on the second floor. This review is for the latter.
We started with mozzarella di bufala, possibly among the freshest I've had in the city to date. It was creamy yet light on the palate, a really great start to the meal. It got us excited for the next dish, what more could you ask from an antipasto?
I had to go for the spaghetti alla carbonara. I'm just a creamy type person. There are worse vices! Anyway, the guanciale added that satisfying salty bite I was looking for. The egg and pecorino just tied the whole thing together in a beautiful, creamy package.
I barely had room, but I have a second stomach for desserts. I tried the regular-sized bombolone with Nutella. I mean, it's fried dough sprinkled with sugar and stuffed with Nutella. I would've eaten half a dozen if I had less self control. It was great, A+ would order again.
I can't wait to come back and work through the rest of the menu.