I have never heard of this Italian restaurant before until I came here for a wedding. What a great discovery! It was nice for a casual, quaint, and intimate wedding reception.
Atmosphere: 4/5 I really like the casual, intimate atmosphere created by the upstairs area which can be used for a reception in this case or any kind of special meeting / group gathering. This area can be converted to a dance floor. Nice natural lighting add to the atmosphere. The downstairs was a nice place for guests to mingle while standing; and the restaurant also has a nice patio outdoors. The only thing was that the AC got to be a little too cold, and for reception / meetings, it was hard to get a screen / projector in to view slideshows as the band already took the majority of space in the front of the upstairs area.
Food: 4/5 We got to sample the majority of items on the menu including a variety of appetizers, two pastas: the carbonara and risotto, a variety of deserts, and 4 pizzas. Overall tasted great! I preferred the carbonara over the risotto as it was a little more flavorful with a slight spicy touch. For dessert, I liked the tiramisu and chocolate tart. The pizzas were definitely interesting, using ingredients that I don't come across as often. For example, the pear was surprisingly good as it added a sweet touch. I also tried the Yukon but I thought the potato topping and jalapenos were a bit strange for pizza. The crust is nice, thin and light, which I liked.
Staff: 4/5 overall very accommodating and friendly
Price: 3/5 reasonable
Overall: 4/5 Overall a nice place for a small reception and seems to be fitting for a nice brunch or lunch too. I like that it is convenient yet tucked away from all the busier streets. I would love to come back to try some of their breakfast items someday!