Yes, it's hard to mess up good Italian - but there's got to be something about it that makes a place special or phenomenal. I guess that's why I think this place is ok. The bread and oil, and my pasta dish were just average to me. It is nice that they also offer outdoor seating and seem to have a decent beverage selection. I guess too much can't be expected around a college bar area. The staff was decent, but not really memorable. The prices are a little hefty, but maybe for a college kid this might be a little fancier than some of the other places along the street.