Food: 3.5 (split between 3 for brunch and 4 for dinner)
Ambiance: 2
Service: 3.5
We have been here multiple times for brunch, which is okay but nothing to write home about. Generally sizable portions. We have tried all the donut hole flavors (lemon rosemary is our favorite) and the black pepper/parm zeppolis -- solid but slightly underwhelming given the hype about them.
We finally came for dinner, and were so glad we did! A huge step up from brunch. We came with a large group, were seated pretty close to our reservation time though had to wait downstairs for a bit. The citrus radicchio salad was fresh and the flavors were paired well. The root vegetable gratin looks small but is chock full of melted cheese (and probably butter) and thus very filling. The complimentary grilled bread was served with a tangy, pungent Gorgonzola spread (Ms Beffrey loved it, but it was surprisingly polarizing).
The wild mushroom ravioli was packed with mushroom flavor, though aesthetically not the most appealing. The Brussels sprouts carbonara was sadly quite light on the sprouts, and served with a thick noodle, but overall tasty (definitely add the sausage!). The porcini cappelletti was the favorite - decent amount of mushrooms, though the pancetta felt a little lost. All the pasta dishes were delicious, and frankly what we expected for $20 dishes.
The bourbon pecan pie with vanilla ice cream was crunchy and you could taste just a whiff of bourbon. The vanilla ice cream is smooth and creamy, and (surprise!) is from Trader Joe's! Points to our server for his honesty. We're going to go stock up on TJ ice cream now.
Ambiance was the biggest gripe for us. It's really just a cramped room, not much separation from neighboring tables. All you will hear is your neighbor's conversation. We think they're going for a hipster vibe, but it feels drab and slightly dingy.
Regardless, would come back for dinner (and pass on their brunches).