"2018-05-30T00:00:00"^^ . . . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . "QUICK: EXCELLENT Food - but overpriced\n \nWe visited the establishment on 5/28 and had a lovely meal. Service was prompt and polite, meals were well portioned and prepared thoughtfully. Atmosphere was quiet at 5pm, but quickly bustling with larger parties just an hour later.\n \nBruschetta - ripe tomatoes, balsamic glaze, perfectly crisp ciabatta, delish!\nMussels (red sauce) - tender and spicy\nPenne vodka - dressed in a refreshingly light variation of the sauce. \nGnocchi - texture textbook pillow - we swapped the gorgonzola for bolognese ($1.50 charge)\n \nThe only reason I removed a star is the prices. While the food here is wonderful, this restaurant seems to benefit from supply and demand - being far and few quality Italian restaurants around the Fort Mill/Ballantyne area. Yes, my family is Italian, Yes we were spoiled in NY and Italy, but $19 for Spaghetti Meatballs, OUCH, great-grandma is rolling over in her grave.\n \nAs with most restaurants the wine is double or triple what you'd pay directly, completely understand they have to make a profit, but I'm hesitant to pay $66 for a bottle from Avignonesi when I have the exact one at home purchased for a fraction of the price at the winery itself. More affordable options on the per glass menu would help take the sting away a bit.\n \nWe'll definitely be back for special occasions, but will keep whipping up Italian favorites at home till we find a more wallet friendly option for frequent date nights."^^ .