Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere.
We started at the bar. I began with a Rossini which was berried puree and Prosecco. Then I tried a lavender lemon drop martini and this was my signature drink for the evening.
I started with the melanzane grigiliate con mozzarella di bufals. It was a nice sampling of eggplant, mozzarella, red peppers, and mushrooms. I didn't eat the prociuto. He started with the calamari which was really nice and not overly fried which is pretty common for calamari.
For entrees, I had the gnocchi alla Norma with eggplant, nice red sauce, local's cow milk ricotta, and fresh basil. Wonderful pairing. He had the tagliolini di mare allo zafferano, he thought it was fantastic. Being our last night in Pittsburgh, we had to splurge with dessert. We shared the tiramasu and panna cotta. I never had panna cotta and didn't really know what to expect, it was wonderful but a bit too rich for me. Most of it was left unfinished.
I cannot believe I never heard of this place when I lived in Pittsburgh. They have been open for 11 years! Quite a treat nestled in the South Side!!