Tried this place with another couple. It's easy and convenient to get to for us given we live in the east end. The valet parking is a nice touch, even though there is parking-a-plenty.
The ambiance is very inviting - very modern looking with high ceilings and open concept. The service was very friendly. The manager poured our water when our server was not around and recommended a nice wine from a fairly good wine list.
The food was great. Our friends shared a plate of prosciutto, capicollo, calabrese and one other I don't remember. The meat was tasy and not too salty. I guessing it came from Italy. My wife had the calamari which was crispy and had a delcious aioli drizzled on it. I had the arugula salad which was also good.
For mains I had the bacon chop, which was basically a pork chop smoked and then seared on the grill. It was delicious - juicy, tasty and prepared just right. The cris-crossed grill marks were perfect. I forgot to order a side but didn't need to having had so many appetizers.
My wife and our friends all got pasta dishes. i usually don't like ordering pasta in a restaurant because its so easy to make at home, but this was worthwhile. My wife got the Fettucine which had crab, a garlic cream sauce and a poached egg. The homemade pasta really made the dish. We didn't have dessert, opting to go to the gelato place around the corner (it was ok - not much selection).
We will definitely come back, probably to try the thin crust pizza in the giant oven from Naples. McEwan has a winner here.