It has been since 2018 since I have written my last review here. Cosima still and will always be that girl, no matter if you go on a regular basis or have not visited in a long time. The food and service never disappoints. And this is why they are always recognized as one of Baltimore's best restaurants. Not only do they highlight the fresh Mediterranean cuisine of Sicily, but the capture they also capture the authentic southern Italian flavors through it's menu and unique cocktails. Stopped through for restaurant week in which they offered a really nice 3 course dinner for $55. They also offered wine parings but they were not included. They also offered ala carte pizza's as well. Their pizzas are always really delicious. It was 6 in our party. Everyone chose a different item from each course so that we could share and try. Some of the choices were the, ARANCINI AL GRANCHIO, BURRATA, INSALATA DI SPINACI,PETTO DI POLLO ARROSTO to name a few. The grilled branzino and the porchetta was phenomenal. I had the grilled flank steak. I wish I had taken pics of our desserts( panna cota, limoncello tiramsu and the chocolate torta). Overall food and service is always good. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. So if you want a nice low key restaurant with really nice ambience, but rustic and intimate with a classy vibe. Cosima is and will always be that spot. SYOY read more

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First time at Cosima for a birthday dinner. Restaurant is a bit hard to find if it's your first time. Complimentary valet and/or self parking is nice once you locate the restaurant. Interior is very pretty and moody. Server was great-very attentive and knew the menu well. I give the overall experience a 6.5/10. The drinks a 8/10. Dessert 7/10. The food 5/10- not the best in my opinion. We had the brussels sprouts, shrimp, meatballs, and calamari. Overall everything needed more seasoning/flavor. The salads were however really good. I think this place is best for a few good drinks and a shared app or dessert with friends, personally wouldn't come back for a full meal. read more

I went for a birthday celebration. It was challenging to find originally. I had to turn around and then I could finally see the sign on the side of the building. The valet was complimentary/tip based! The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant. The server couldn't truly manage the table of 12. I enjoy good customer service, however when I got my vegan pizza it was cold. ;( very disappointing!! I ended up boxing my pizza up to take it home for later. I don't know how the experience is individually or with a smaller group but once my food came out cold I was over it! The main reason to be there was to eat together! read more

Finally found the time to visit Cosima after hearing and reading so many good reviews. We had reservations for four and when we arrived we were quickly seated. Our waiter was extremely friendly and patiently answered our questions. Before ordering, I tried a sample of some red wine but didn't really like it so I stuck with bubble water. The inside was very nice though a little bit dark, and it was quite warm inside. I ordered a few appetizers for the table; the meatballs and octopus which was absolutely delicious! Our main courses were also delicious though the portions were quite small. There is a charge for the bread, but it was very good. All in all a good experience and we enjoyed our meal. read more

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This place has a great design and warm welcoming feel to it. The servers are great and friendly. The staff was my favorite part. I ordered the steak and it was cooked beautifully. I enjoyed every part of it and I would come here again. read more

Cosima - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've been coming to Cosima for years for dinners but never enjoyed their happy hour until tonight. Had such a fun time at the bar enjoying the happy hour menu! The food and drinks were delicious. Our server was incredible! Found a new after work happy hour spot with friends. Can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

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YUCK These people wouldn't know Italian food if it crawled up their ass and started having mail sent there. S K I P read more

The food was fine but was lacking anything original. There was no wow factor in the presentation or the quality. However, the wine pairing was superior. What bothered me the most was the anemic service. Our server was pleasant but not at all engaging. She did not talk about the menu unless asked directly. She always seemed to be in a hurry to leave our table. Most disappointing was the handling of the dessert. (I was treating a friend for her birthday.) They stuck a candle in the piece of cake I ordered for myself (and which was half the size of a normal serving), and placed sorbet in front of my guest. When I pointed out that it was not my birthday, the server blamed the manager for "telling her the wrong thing." Then she disappeared. (Plus, isn't the birthday dessert supposed to be gratis? This wasn't.) I was looking to provide a special celebration for my friend, but this didn't feel that way at all. Baltimore has so many good choices. I don't think I will be back. read more

I truly enjoyed my experience at Cosima! The food was very different from what I normally eat, but I was open to trying new things and I was honestly so impressed. I went during Restaurant Week and it made the experience even more special. I had the chance to meet the owner and she was incredibly kind, just like the rest of the staff, you can really feel the hospitality. Complimentary valet parking was a huge plus and made the night stress-free. It ended up being such a great date night spot, even with my baby. It was a little loud, but nothing too overwhelming , my infant was still able to enjoy the outing and even sleep. Overall, such a memorable and enjoyable experience! read more

Cosima - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

What is happy hour all about at Cosima? It's all about being understated and great! On this Friday around 6 it was quiet; but in an hour, more people. At the corner bar everyone stayed to themselves or their partners. I had my book--though always eager to chat with someone "worthy" if it happens! Anyway, enjoyed the understated elegance, cheery bartender and easy service. From a modest special menu...The red negroamaro was bold, the tapenade OK and the mini crab cakes on spiced aioli, divine! (I felt the tapenade had neither the olive and piquant taste I assumed nor the more puréed spread-like quality I prefer to better adhere to the breadsticks.) Although I rarely pay attention to happy hours, preferring dinner later, even while sitting at the bar (rather than at a table by myself as I used to)--I am looking to expand my happy hour bona fides and see what kind of people enjoy them! Bottom line: Cosima does happy hour sweet and lovely. And having my car valeted on a cold night is not too shabby either. read more

Cosima - Tapenade with breadsticks - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Went for restaurant week with my boyfriend and we really enjoyed this spot. Salmon app: pretty good! Fresh and flavorful Gnocchi al forno: cheese and potatoes?! No notes Branzino: so yummy! Loved all of the flavors and textures Braised short rib ragu: great flavors but wish it had more texture The espresso martini was also yummy! The desserts were okay but I prefer a sweeter and softer dessert personally. Overall, very good! read more

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First off, if you're not familiar with the area you may get lost (like me). My GPS would only give me the address to The Mill. So, their entrance is NOT at 3000 Falls Road. I think all the properties share the same address. Don't turn LEFT/RIGHT on Chestnut. When you get close, look for the 1 Mill sign on the side of a building. You'll also see the Cosima sign. Had I been paying attention rather than depending on my navigation I may have see all of that. Then you drive down the steep driveway to be greeted by the Valet. Once you get down there, it kind of feels like a different place. Think Little Italy. It's cute, and the valet is free. Okay, about the restaurant. The ambiance is cozy with dim lighting, but enough to see and feel comfortable. There weren't that many people there, so it gave 'neighborly gathering' vibes. Like we lived in a small village, and this is where everybody comes to eat. Bri was our server, and she was GREAT! We were mid conversation about another restaurant that claims to have the best octopus when she revealed they also serve octopus. WINNING! The description is of the octopus (POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA) was that it was served over potato salad. What? Bri explained it was really just potatoes. And it was good. AND I also ate the potatoes. We also had the Burrata, which you can never go wrong with that! Those were appitizers. Our meal consisted of the fettuccini and Casarecce (which I had to look up because I had never heard of that style of pasta). My partner loves squid ink fettuccini and she was not disappointed. The casarecce dish was also tasty. Bri explained the sausage is made in house. It was delicious. I was kind of worried about having broccoli in my pasta, but it blended right in and actually gave it more umph! Lastly, there is the tiramisu! It was perfect. I wonder if the dish appeals to me because it has coffee, and I AM a coffee connoisseur side! Ha. This is a cute spot. Check it out. read more

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First of all, I'm sorry I didn't post pictures of Cosima. It is beautiful. Be careful not to miss it on Falls Road. It is a sharp turn to get to this restaurant right next to the Jones Falls. Be sure to bring cash to tip the velet. Once you get used to the stunning beauty of the spot you are in for a treat. I sat at the bar for this trip, but service is excellent throughout the restaurant. I decided to try the new seasonal cocktail menu. Now I'm not going to like, read the descriptions and almost fell back on my standard old fashioned but I'm glad I didn't. The drinks we complex and tasty. Now the food. I was there for the Porchetta. Its pork on pork on pork. To me it is a magical dish. I unexpectedly tried the pizza and I'm going to have to go back to the bar for pizza and a drink. The crust was crispy, but not too crispy. It also was magical. I'm not going to review everything, you can feel free to look at the pictures and trust everything is good. read more

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Date night during restaurant week. My wife and I finally had a chance to do date night after our lil man arrived and decided to check out cosima located near Hampden. They have complimentary valet parking and inside is a nice rustic feel with the option of upstairs or downstairs seating. Service was lovely our food came on time and was presented well. They also mentioned that all food Items were curated solely for restaurant week so after it's over they are revamping the menu. We enjoyed our meal and drinks and would definitely come back again read more

Cosima is my absolute favorite spot for branzino--I order it every visit and it never disappoints, especially with extra pesto. The arugula salad with olives is and pairs perfectly with the meal. On top of the great food, the staff is always friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Consistently outstanding. read more

Cosima - Branzino Bronzino Grigliato E Farcita - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The restaurant is beautiful and perfect for a date night. My favorite dish of the night was my appetizer: Gnocchi al forno. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy. The cheese was delicious with a top layer of crunch. My entree (Polpo alla griglia) was alright. I wasn't a huge fan of the celery root puree but the octopus was cooked perfectly. I had a great time! read more

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I often forget about Cosima, tucked away in the hilly part of Hampden, I went for the first time a few years ago for restaurant week. It's a LARGE restaurant with the cutest outdoor seating area - it's right on the creek so it's a lovely spot to sit when the weather is nice. I read about their happy hour recently, so I went back. The service is great, I always love a place where they give you a carafe of water. The spritz were fine, I got a Spagliatto and didn't love it, but they had a great Vermentino on the wine list and it was delightful. The food was fine, we got fried olives (they became more addictive the more you ate them), the tuna stuffed pepers (lacked flavor), and white wine mussels. Since it's an Italian place there are no fries, and we asked for extra bread but it wasn't enough to soak all the delightful juices. I do think it's a great spot for HH and the place was BUSY on a Thursday, and happy hour goes until 7, which is really nice. I think the fact that they have Vermentino is enough for me to go back, the food was fine, nothing spectacular but definitely good. read more

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"Hey honey, wanna go on a date tonight?" is literally how we ended up visiting Cosima. It was reviewed by a popular instagram food blogger that I follow: @charmcitytable & from there I knew it was somewhere I wanted to visit. Starting with the location, Cosima is pretty hidden, in a cool way. They have their own garage and offer free valet parking, which was an awesome touch. To be honest, everything was a perfect 10/10 for me. We had an 8 PM reservation & were immediately seated. Our table was secluded, our waiter was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, and offered suggestions, and things just went great from start to finish. He offered us drinks & we both selected espresso martinis. We split a Sardines appetizer, after deciding to live on the wild side and I was surprised at how good they were. The garnish, sweet peppers or onions, was a nice touch and we devoured them. The garlic butter bread was warm, as well as nice and fresh and their marinara was top tier. The Wife got the whole branzino fish from the seasonal menu, and I got the Italian meatloaf and we shared between the two of us. We both loved our dishes. The portions were big so we were able to take some home for lunch the next day as well. We finished the night with a glass of Cabernet, recommended by our waiter with a chocolate lava cake that we split. As I mentioned earlier, from the service, to the meal, everything was top of the line. 10/10 and we will be back. read more

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Came here for happy hour with my bestie. Everything was absolutely delicious- especially their garlic bread, crabcakes, and olive tapenade on the happy hour menu. Great priced drinks $5-7. Bartenders are awesome- very helpful with ordering food and drinks. The vibe is also very romantic- dimmed lights and cozy. I want to come back for a date night with my husband. Did i mention you HAVE to get the garlic bread? read more

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I enjoyed the place and the food! It's really nice and different. It's like European style! I like the ambience, service and the food! It's not like other copy paste Italians... My new favorite place! I am looking forward to go againnn read more

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They offered complimentary valet and since it was a chilly night this worked out perfect. The ambiance was beautiful. The service was excellent from the minute we entered until we left. I was here a few years back and the food was excellent. I've been wanting to go back but haven't had a chance to. We were near here recently so decided to stop in. We were able to get seated quickly without reactions. It was busy but not packed . We prefer the garlic bread which was fine. I also ordered the shrimp with tomato and feta. The sauce was ok, just a little salty. The shrimp itself tasted very bland when I bit into it. I also got the octopus which came with potatoes. My husband liked the potatoes. I thought the Octopus was one of the worse ones I've ever had. It was extremely salty and the texture seemed slightly overcooked. I have a high salt tolerance, so me saying it was too salty is saying a lot. I rated it a 2 out of 10. My husband ordered lamb rack, He said it was ok, he rated it a 5 out of 10. The couscous with chickpeas that was paired with the lamb was good. I'm not sure if it was an off night, But I was very disappointed by the food. read more

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We came in a group of five Sunday night after a trip to the movies, and our experience was great. All the staff we interacted with were happy, friendly, and helpful. The food was fantastic, from the delicious, warm bread and olive oil, to the shareables and entrees. Shareables: The garlic shrimp in marinara was so good, I loved the classic croquette, the octopus was absolutely fabulous, and the arancini was classic. Mains: Two of our group got the penne al pistacchio, and really liked it. The eggplant lasagna was delicious, but honestly too much so I got to eat it twice when I had it for lunch the next day! Another of our group had the pizza momento and it was so good with chorizo on top. I had a wonderful night here and can't wait to come back and try more from the menu! read more

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Wow, wow, wow! I did not expect to love this place as much as I did. On first arrival, we were a little lost on where to park, but for those visiting, follow the orange arrow and drive down the driveway! Once you enter the restaurant, you are wowed by the beautiful interior. I truly cannot get over how stunning the bar area is as well. We came here for happy hour and had the best dishes ever at reasonable prices. I highly recommend their pizza, it is phenomenal! I will 100% be back. read more

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Be careful driving to the restaurant if it's your first time because you can miss it but the drive way has a steep little hill that feels like ! They have free valet but be sure to tip them! They're sweet and work really hard. This was my first time here my wife made us reservations for our anniversary! Once we arrived we had a little wait which was ok because we got seats at the bar. We were able to get some drinks while waiting. I got a delicious mocktail and it was freaking amazing! I loved that it wasn't filled with juice! Their mocktails are made with loved and the one I got I felt like I was drinking real Prosecco! My wife had their version of an old fashioned and she loved it! We were escorted to our table and we had to wait about 5-10 minutes for our server to give us waters and to take our order but he was super nice and attentive! We ordered octopus 1000/10. Fried Calamari and shrimp 10/10 & the warmed baguette it was just bread nothing special. Also, I order the pasta that had pistachios on it (got on the side) but sent it back because it lacked flavor and seasoning! Just FYI it came with nothing else but pasta and sauce for $34.00. They were so accommodating they gave us some dessert for our anniversary! I will definitely come back! The ambiance was amazing as well! Love the authentic feel! Overall a 4 out of 5. read more

Cosima - Octopus and fried shrimp & calamari - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My partner and I went to Cosima for Valentine's Day and had a great experience. I recently went primarily gluten free, so my partner picked Cosima to give me a place with plenty of options. The Valentine's Day menu was a fixed price of $95 pp, where you picked an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. We also got a bottle of wine to share and ordered a gluten-free baguette an additional price. I will say, while the quality of the food was good, and had plenty of options, I found the overall meal to be a bit overpriced. The appetizers we got were tasty, but not the quality and taste I would've expected. The entrees were fantastic - my partner and I both got the crab cakes and scallops which were served over a creamy saffron risotto. The serving of risotto overwhelmed the (two of each) crab cakes and scallops. I felt my scallops were a bit overcooked but had great flavor. The crab cakes were amazing though, especially for a gluten-free option. The dessert was stunning and unique, no complaints here. The service was great, our waiter was attentive and charming, and did a good job of checking on all his tables. I found the atmosphere to be beautiful, with complimentary valet parking. Perfect date night spot. I would love to try Cosima again for a date night and branch out to their non-Valentine's options. Overall, I would say the dinner was worth it, even if it was a tad overpriced in my opinion. read more

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So cute and cozy! Honestly this place seems under the radar, but such a hidden gem. The bar area is right within sight of the woodfired pizza oven--and happy hour is a great deal! They have a great selection of cocktails, beer and wine and light bites for a great price (and I love a place that honors happy hour until 7 pm.) Parking is easy (and they have complimentary valet too.) Honestly, my favorite part was the bartender--didn't catch his name but he was so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. You can tell this place has a handful of regulars for good reason! The mini crabcakes were delicious. I wasn't a huge fan of the pizza salumi, but I think if I got different toppings I would. Definitely adding this spot to the happy hour rotation! read more

I think i'll have to come back and give this place another try. I dropped in for entrees only because I was on a "Woodberry Food Tour", but what I got was just okay. GLOWS :The restaurant is beautiful. The outdoor seating is truly a highlight, but it was chilly out, so we opted to sit inside. The service was also efficient and effective. GROWS: I tried the lobster pasta dish and the flavor was just okay. There was nothing special about the dish. The lobster tail was also very hard to work with inside of the pasta (maybe even a little overcooked). There could have been a different plating to make it easier to enjoy the meal. Perhaps, popping the lobster meat out and using the shell for decoration instead of having to dig and pull to remove the meat from shell. We also tried a seafood dish (I forgot the name), but it was almost like a paella but with couscous. That dish was better, but the couscous was served cold and I just couldn't figure out why that choice was made. read more

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Excellent . Service, food , cocktails . Pizza , branzino with gelato to end . Price reasonable, attentive with a good vibe . Would recommend read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Baltimore. My most recent visit was to celebrate my wedding anniversary. We were welcomed warmly by all of the staff. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. We started off with some creative and original cocktails. The food, as always, was great. We began with some Italian street food. I particularly like the fritto misto as it reminds me of the wonderful fish fry I used to get in the backstreets of Venice. It is delicious and authentic. I also like the fried olives. For the mains, I had the fettuccine ai frutti di mare with the squid ink pasta. Delicious. I finished up with the chocolate gelato with China China Amaro, which really hit the spot. It is amazingly affordable for what you get. Great ambience and a very cool historic building. read more

Half of this meal was superb and the other half was good. The restaurant itself has massive ambiance - to get there you wind down a narrow driveway down to the river. When you get to the bottom it feels like you've discovered a secret. The building sits right on the river, and the patio overlooks it. Truly gorgeous. The highlights: * Burrata, tomato confit, and pesto crostini. This was so decadent any one component would have been a treat, but all of them together were a party. * Melon soup - this was served chilled and was sweet and almost cupcake-like. Very unexpected, but in a very good way. * Panna cotta - the texture was perfect and the berry mixture was a balanced mix of sweet and tart. The pasta was less successful, with an uneven texture and finish. However, the service was top notch and the food presentation was thoughtful. This feels like a great place for happy hour or for drinks and appetizers. read more

Cosima - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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YES YES AND YES! We can't wait to return, $10 pizzas on Thursdays, wine selection was great! We sat at the bar for a little while, music was good too! Bartender was very informative. Only thing was getting to the location, definitely tucked away. On site parking/complementary valet parking is nice however nerve wracking being the garage is small read more

Happy Hour was fun fun fun! Not only was a time had, the company was even better! The bar was packed to capacity, but we were accommodated at the perfect time to share food and a great chat amongst newly made friends. The pinsa was light and fluffy, the oliva fritta was sooooo addictive (a MUST ORDER), and the Arancina was a buttery compliment to wash it all down. Lighting and vibes were top notch! Cosima will ALWAYS be a repeat drop-in/indulge moment! read more

Cosima - Arancina, Oliva Oliva Fritta with garlic aoli, Pinsa Romana - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We were here for the restaurant week and picked this over another Italian restaurant and we did not go wrong. The place feels very cozy and has this really good Ambiance. We got the mama's meatballs, arancini, pasta, pork tenderloin, almond chocolate cake and tiramisu. Every plate was delicious and cooked to perfection. I would have liked the tenderloin to be slightly juicier, was well done. I think the overall vibe was worth the dining experience. read more

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I hadn't been to Cosima since two years ago during restaurant week. After I heard they had gluten free pasta and pizza options, I knew I had to make a point to return. The inside is still really beautiful with very industrial chic architecture. They still offer complimentary valet which was great since street parking is scarce and the steep winding driveway down to the restaurant would be difficult to walk down. I was able to get a dinner reservation for four the same day and we were seated downstairs immediately. The food was great from start to finish! I was really impressed with the complimentary bread service, including the gluten free options. We got the crispy brussels sprouts, burrata, and mussels to start. My favorite was the burrata which came with a lovely pesto sauce and blistered grape tomatoes. SO good. The mussels were also yummy and had a nice kick to the tomato and sausage based sauce. The brussels, while not a standout compared to other brussels I've had elsewhere, were still good although the aioli they came with wasn't super flavorful. We then got the mushroom pasta to share with gluten free noodles. The sauce was really creamy and delicious. However, we all agreed that everything could've used a pinch more salt, pepper, and cheese. Our waiter was kind enough to bring out some for us to we could adjust the dish to our preferences. The drinks were good too - I got the Noemi which was pretty much an aperol spritz. This is one of the drinks that's also available during happy hour pricing so I'll be back to enjoy that for sure. Overall, service was friendly and attentive and food was solid. Our bill for four, including apps, entrees, a round of drinks and a bottle of wine, was under $280. Not bad! read more

Went here on Saturday and of course we were late, they accommodated us anyway by seating us at the bar. Are Dirty Martinis were comped for our inconvenience( which was totally our fault! The bartenders were cool and the food was awesome! read more

Definitely one of the nicer fine dining restaurants in Baltimore. It had a rustic ambiance in the restaurant. I went for a large dinner party and the servers were all very attentive and accommodating. The pizza I got was crispy and cheesy, to my liking. There is garage parking available. read more

Cosima - Pizza Semplice - Italian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fantastic atmosphere and excellent authentic Italian food. The tiramisu was the best we have had in the US. Enjoy the evening at this restaurant as it is the whole dining experience! read more

Everything was so amazing. A bit pricey but it's become one of the nicest places around us.

Fun place to go for a Tuesday happy hour! Bar was totally open for us and just one other patron as we were leaving. We got some happy hour drinks which were reasonably priced for what they were (bourbon cocktail and a strong wine). We also each got an oven fired pizza to try with leftovers! The bar is immaculate with nice marble and decor. I've never eaten here but I'd recommend this for happy hour! read more

The garlic bread set the expectations way too high. If I'm honest, the garlic bread was the best garlic bread I've ever had in my entire life. I also had a Mocktail and I thought it was fairly price and a decent flavor. However the pasta I ordered was unbelievably dry and flavorless. I was so disappointed because this was recommended by the server and she compared it to what she had in Italy. Obviously not her fault since she wasn't the chef but still disappointing. I only ate the clams since the pasta was dry and I can't waste my calories on subpar food. I would come back but only for the garlic bread and mocktails, not the pasta. The restaurant is also beautiful so it would be cute spot for dates but I don't know if it was a bad day or if my experience is an accurate representation of the food. I also had the pizza and was also unimpressed. I went with a friend and she also had the same thoughts as me. In love with the garlic bread the pasta and pizza not impressive. The servers were friendly as well. read more

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