I feel bad I didn't get the names of the people who took care of us this evening! Before we walked…read morein, two people outside welcomed us and ushered us into the door. The hostess at the front desk seems genuinely happy to see us and, since we told her we like to sit at the bar, let us pick the seats we wanted. Our bartender/server was just the sweetest and most attentive ever. Chatted with us while making drinks for others and making us feel like the most important people in the bar, The food was excellent and perfect sized helpings, The Sangiovese wine, perfect and who knew Eugene made such yummy limoncello! If you are in town and looking for good Italian food, this is your place! We will be back.

The first thing to note is that the 2 star reflects my view of the restaurant given it's posturing…read moreitself in the market as a gourmet, upscale restaurant, as evidenced by relatively high prices for relatively small portions. The restaurants ambiance has a soft, intimate feel to it, but neither the chairs nor tables have the element of class one would expect. In fact, the perimeter of the seating area has wooden benches which make sitting comfortably relative to the table a trick. Meanwhile, the actual chairs reminded me more of modern living room chairs as opposed to dining chairs. As for the food, we found the two main courses rather tasty:one being a steak kabob and the other a lamb kabob. I have had the lamb kabob on another occasion and both times it was cooked so the lamb was juicy and tender: rather delicious. However, the lamb kabob only came with one skewer of meat. On the other hand, the wagyu beef kabob was very tasty in it's own right and this was two skewers worth. I had trouble squaring that discrepancy in my head - so be it. As an appetizer, we shared the calamari dish. I am used to large plates of breaded, fried calamari cooked to perfection from my days eating at Italian restaurants in New York. This appetizer came in a small cup, which appeared to be an 8 ounce size (the cup was fancy and black, consistent with the image they are trying to project). The calamari dish was good, but not anything special. Thus, without considering that this restaurant markets itself as, a high end , gourmet restaurant, I would rate the food portion of the review a 4 star. However, that must be adjusted to reflect the food preparation relative to marketed expectation and that knocks it down to a marginal 4, at best, probably a 3 in my book. The real killer was the service. I will say it was both pleasant and polite. However, this is the type of restaurant that is marketed to appeal to the romantic dinner crowd with high end expectations: the professionalism of the service fell far short. To begin with, the host and waitress sat us at a table directly next to another couple. Note that I had made a reservation for 7. When we arrived there were only three tables occupied. However, we were sat directly next to another couple even though we could have been sat another two tables away for far greater privacy and a more romantic experience. Then the waitress exhibited zero personality throughout the evening. In addition, she came over while we were still eating our main courses and asked if we wanted the dessert menus, even though the restaurant would be open for another hour. All in all, I feel that the server was a nice person, but was obviously not very experienced and added nothing to the experience - not what one expects in a place that is marketing itself as upscale. I had a restaurant business and used slow times as an opportunity to observe and teach. I noticed nobody making such an effort in a situation that called for it: a big oversight and lost opportunity for three parties: the server because they are not being assited to grow, the patron because the service impacts the consumers overall quality of the experience and the owner for the obvious reason that it impacts business long-term. I call it the win-win-win formula and this restaurant would benefit from applying this concept to training the wait staff so they are at the patrons expectation level. In summary, if this were a casual restaurant I would rate it a 3, but because of how the business is slotting itself into the market with it's pricing, portion sizes, ambiance and menu presentation - I believe it only merits a 2 star review in that particular market segment. I do not believe you will be disappointed with the overall experience, but neither time have I left their feeling wowed, and both times I left feeling that the experience did not meet the expectation for the cost nor for the intimate, romantic feel they want to project as providing

Beautiful restaurant! Very accommodating! We walked in having no reservation having no knowledge of…read morethe place and even though they recommend reservations they were very sweet in getting us seated immediately and made it seem like they were thrilled we were there. Their bartender was incredible and informative and super helpful! The food was INCREDIBLE and everyone we encountered went above and beyond which always stands out as it is so easy just to do the bare minimum. i highly recommend this place for the atmosphere, the hospitality and service, the food and the whole experience. We will be back!

Good recommendations from service staff! Food is excellent especially the main courses: seared…read morescallop to perfection with risotto sprinkled with bacon bits. Delicious The pork chop is so so tender ! And tasty! Beef tartare is excellent... beef & bean soup is average... A cool restaurant atmosphere with casual vibes. Definitely a repeat experience necessary...

The food , services and ambience are just about the best in Corvallis. We really enjoy eating thereread more

Have been trying to come here for the last 3 years but there was always something. Make…read morereservations in advance as this is a popular place. So glad we finally got to dine here. Francesca was our server and she is the sweetest. Trust her, she won't steer you wrong. If you like French 75 and love grapefruit, you'll love the Latin 75, It's so good and refreshing. Start with tapas - the beef chilaquiles is superb! the yellowfin crudo is also an excellent choice - the papaya is fabulous, and the seared scallops are spot on. For the entrees - the bbq beef is delicious, the chicken adobo is outstanding and the sopas are wonderful. The sopas are black bean and it's a hearty meal. The chicken adobo is so tender and mouth watering. Even if you don't have a special occasion, this is a wonderful place to dine. Ask for Francesca for your server, she helps make it special as well! Can't wait to come back Ok, if there's one downside, is that the tables on the second and third floor are a little dark (but it could be because I'm old and my eye sight is not what it use to be).

Definitely a must-visit restaurant in Corvallis. My family and I have been eating here since it…read moreopened, and they consistently have outstanding food and quick, friendly service. I have never once been disappointed. The skirt steak taco and Korean BBQ taco are my favorites, but there's seriously not a bad item on the menu. The one downside is that it gets LOUD during peak hours.

Been walking by this place for almost a decade and finally tried it. Was very impressed with their…read morelist of tequilas and mezcals but they were out of several of them without it being indicated on the list. And the prices are pretty high. The tacos had TONS of protein on them and they were tasty enough, but the salsas were weak in spice and salt and the chips were kinda stale. Not really interested in coming back, but I'm glad I tried it.

Went here to see a stand-up comedy show last weekend. It's a pretty awesome place! The staff are…read morevery nice and personable and very knowledgeable about the various wines and the process involved in making them. It was all WAY above my head, but not in a way that makes you feel intimidated by it. It just makes you realize you're in good hands with whatever they recommend . I could definitely recommend this place as a little after dinner date night spot. All in all, a terrific experience.

Skyler accompanied us and entertained us really great especially when she made the charcuterie…read moreboard during our tasting! It was raining but we felt so cozy and warm and comfortable during our visit! Wines are phenomenal! You have to try them all!

Amazing food and customer service! I have eaten there years and it is always so good. I will be…read moreback for sure

Very nice bistro in downtown Albany. We popped in late in the afternoon, and were seated outdoors…read moreon the sidewalk, which was just fine as we were able to enjoy the beautiful afternoon fall weather. Service was great, food and wine were great as well. We will definitely be back again.

We were trying to kill some time before our dinner reservation. We weren't given much information…read moreon "what to do" in Albany, except the park, but hey, in addition the park, there is a carousel museum and some antique stores, and then this lovely wine shop. Good value and pleasant service. I found some international wines as well as local oregon wines to try. I ended up buying a wine from Israel. I'd definitely recommed this as a place to stop when in Albany.

Great selection of nice wines with very competitive prices. My wife and I love going there for a…read moredate night for a nice bottle of wine and one of their great pizzas

The reason we were in Albany was for our daughter's college graduation from Oregon State…read moreUniversity, GO BEAVS! Anyways, we had called a few restaurants in the area hoping to get some dinner. This was the only place that said,"Yeah, we can seat you!" So, hubs and I make our way from our roadside motel (Studio 6, review will be posted) to downtown Albany. The parking situation was a little confusing, but we found parking a few blocks from the restaurant. We got a table, yay! The place is pretty cool, it was a bank back in the day. They have a nice limited menu which offers options for all sorts of food preferences. So, our table was full of carnivores, lol. Hubs had the special which was a smoked prime rib, daughter's boyfriend had the Wagyu Brisket burger and my college grad had the filet. I also had the filet. Everything was super tasty! I would totally recommend if you aren't in a hurry. The servers were great.

Cute little restaurant in Albany. Greeted right away, nice seating, very soft comfortable chairs,…read morewelcoming environment. I ordered a berry salad the portion was on the very small side. It was still tasty and fresh. For my entree I ordered the stuffed Salmon, I highly recommend, it came out hot and fresh. I wish I took pictures, I was too eager to dive in. Prices were highish, I felt the entree was worth the money.

My partner and I really enjoy this lounge. Great vibe, excellent cocktails and friendly staff.read more

Pleasant experience but waited over 45 minutes for a single,…read moresmall pizza. Bartender was super nice and knew how to make a Gin Gimlet. She even asked me of I wanted it sweet or less sweet. Gin Gimlet was well made and I think it was fresh lime juice. I tasted the Bee's Tea, available on special during Happy Hour, and it was nicely done. One bartender taking care of 15 people. Hm.