Came here for brunch with my two friends on a Saturday! We made a reservation and were seated promptly. I liked the interior of the restaurant, it felt like someone's cozy home! Giving this a 3 because I wasn't super impressed by the brunch menu -- just a lot of carbs/not a lot of diverse options IMO. I ordered the pancakes and I felt like they were a bit dry. read more

Hearth, where the ambiance sets the mood for a dim dining experience. It's like a date night in Gotham City, but in NYC with a casual/business casual twist. Yes this is a delayed Restaurant week review, and did I mention the service here is great? Starter: Charred Caraflex Cabbage, Braised Zucchini Starter or should I say "starred" of the menu for Restaurant week? The cabbage was a revelation, starting the meal with a savory bang. But the braised zucchini? Well, it's like they left the pasta sauce unblended so I would avoid this for next RW event. A solid 8.5/10 for cabbage stealing the spotlight. Main: Local Tilefish The tilefish left me scratching my head. It's like going to a concert and not hearing the headliner. The veggie sidekicks were the real rockstars here. A decent 6/10 that was average. Grass-Fed Beef and Ricotta Meatballs These meatballs hit the Goldilocks zone - not too juicy, not too dry. But here's the twist, the portion size left us pondering, "Are we eating too much, or are these meatballs just tiny?" (Spoiler - We ended up making a McDonald's run after at 14th and 1st). 7/10 for the Meatball Chocolate Coffee Mezcal, Melon Ginger Mint Go for the Melon Ginger Mint; the chocolate feels as basic as a rom-com plot. It's like choosing between a blockbuster and a B-movie. A fair 6/10 for the melon's minty twist. What are your thoughts about Hearth? read more

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Think Twice About Entering!! Listen to this, a friend and I, well dressed women (not that it matters but unfortunately does) saw what looked like a welcoming place with bar seats available to have an after dinner drinks. We were turned away. it was 9:30pm. They closed at 10:30pm. A despicable bartender and weak manager said they were closing when people at tables had clearly not yet ordered. I videotaped the incident. read more

Great food and just a good time. The Drinks are an experience! Sit at the bar and chat with the bartenders.

* This is for their space on the High Line Outside seating on the High Line on a warm summer day with a cold NY State craft brew is always a good thing. Service here was very nice. Small menu of food items to nosh on. A small selection of NY based beers, ciders, wines to choose from. Large family style picnic tables with shade umbrellas to relax at. The beer I had was good and a perfect thirst quencher. The burrata & tomato sandwich was underwhelming and a big disappointment at $15. Definitely overpriced for what it was. Maybe I'll try something different to eat next time. read more

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Very solid spot on The Highline! My boyfriend and I enjoyed the ample seating space with good views and good beer. Prices are steep for the portion of beer you get but it is to be expected with a location such as this one, so I totally understand it. Great to stop for a break while walking! Cheers! read more

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Beautiful! Everything was beautiful! This is an intimate place. Cozy with great lighting and delicious food. Our drinks and desserts and entrees were perfect. The cod was mellow, with kale and chic peas. The flavor with the delicate fish was exceptional. My friend ordered the pizzocheri with mushrooms and thyme. So delicious! The grilled garlic bread was exceptional. Our server Lauren was delightful... the right amount of interaction and attentiveness. Order the olive cake for dessert. So good! We received complimentary champagne for our birthday girl. Honestly, this was an amazing experience from start to finish. GO. read more

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Went for dinner and my god is the food good. I got the buffalo mozzarella to start, the variety burger for my main and pine nut cake for dessert. Everything tasted so fresh and high quality. Service was also A+. Only downside is the main dining area is super loud, so def don't bring your grandparents here. Will 100% be coming back read more

Hearth - Variety Burger - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We had a fantastic brunch at Hearth on a beautiful Father's Day Sunday. This cool little restaurant in the East Village serves some outstanding food in a great setting. We ate outdoors and just enjoyed the vibe! We started out with some delicious cocktails. My son and I went with the Bloody Brodo, which is made with beef broth...different but very good! For an appetizer, we all shared the ricotta toast which was just amazing! For a brunch entree, I went with the sausage and kale ragu. This was so tasty under two fried eggs. All four of us loved everything we ordered. This was a fun spot to celebrate. If you're in the area, give Hearth a try read more

Hearth - Great day for brunch in NYC! - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it just didn't do much for me. Came here as a group of 6 for a friend's bday. We shared the garlic bread, chickpea-flour pancakes, anchovies and boquerones, and chicken liver pâté toast. Everything was alright, but I found the chicken liver pâté to be the most disappointing as it tasted a bit bitter with the liver taste not masked/disguised at all, but I guess that's consistent with their healthy and natural concept for food? It also didn't really pair well with the strawberries even though they looked photogenic together. Regardless, I expected a bit more from a gourmet restaurant like this to at least attempt at elevating a dish like pâté, otherwise it'd just be the definition of "overpriced." My lamb chop was alright - nothing special. Service was good though and the restaurant had nice decor. read more

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Such a lovely, beautiful, well-appointed restaurant in the East Village. While visiting my in-laws in New York, they took us to their favorite restaurant in the city, Hearth. We had previously visited Hearth on the High Line in 2022 during the summer, but had never been to the brick and mortar original location. We were delighted by Eric at the bar, as he took our preferences for cocktails to heart and created some delicious drinks for each of us. Mine was a twist on a white Negroni, and it was incredible. For dinner, we tried a bit of everything. The sourdough and butter is an amazing starter, as is the chicken liver pate and anchovies. We enjoyed all starters thoroughly! For dinner, my husband and I split the maccheroni with pork and rosemary, the quail and farro, and the roasted autumn squash with hazelnuts. Everything was amazing, but I really loved the pasta - how could you not? We also split some duck fat potatoes (the side for the variety burger, which we did not order, but I want to try someday), as well as the smoked mackerel, and all items were incredibly yummy. Dinner was paired with a lovely chilled red wine, which was a recommendation based on our collective orders. The bill was high, but worth it, based on the excellent service, fresh ingredients, and beautiful space. I hope to return when we visit New York in the future! read more

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My friend and I had reservations for Sunday brunch during COVID and were seated promptly upon arrival. Their partially enclosed outdoor space was warmed by space heaters, but felt just a little too cozy; there were only two tables in the area we were seated, and because of the partial enclosure and lack of music outdoors, we could hear the other patron's conversations clear as a bell. In turn, we kept our voices down the whole time so as not to bother them. This is, of course, not the fault of the restaurant; but just note that if you're looking for a lively brunch spot to hit up with more than 2 people during COVID, Hearth is probably not it to for you. Food and drinks were great! Their brunch menu does not include your standard eggs and pancake dishes; the menu is largely Italian-themed. We started with warm sourdough bread ($7), which was chewy on the outside but soft on the inside, and great with the butter. For my entree, I had the meatballs ($23), which were tasty, but absurdly priced for 2 meatballs. My friend had the ribollita with poached eggs ($17), which she enjoyed. I also had a hot cocktail ($15) which was nice on a cold day. Overall, Hearth is a decent option for brunch, especially if you're looking for something a little different. read more

Hearth - Hot cocktail (back left, $15), warm sourdough (back right, $7), and meatballs (front, $23) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely brunch place. It was a 26F day so it is cold, but the seating area is quite comfy (although the heat lamps could be stronger). The hot cocktails are served very hot and are very enjoyable in such a cold day. The food are great too - we got the maccheroni that has a rich taste and perfect pasta texture. The Cacciucco is served hot and the sea bass is crispy and flavourful. A bit on the pricey side for a brunch, but really enjoyed it. read more

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Didn't try food, just drinks. That said, the bartender was extremely knowledgeable, mixed a very interesting and tasty negroni bianco, and was overall a great host to us. Prices a little bit steeper than average but I'd come here for dinner. read more

We had a great time. We got the chef's choice. It was delicious. The pasta great, salad good, bread and ricotta.. delish. We packed some of the food and brought it back because it was a lot. Dessert was yummy. Our server Nigel was great. My husband said the cocktails were really good. Definitely plan on going back. read more

Their menu is somewhat small. We had a few of the vegetable appetizers and those were really good. The squash and tomatoes were both very tasty. The main courses were not quite as good, one of the pasta dishes we received was cold and the fries that come with the bun less burger were good but the patty itself was not. read more

I've been been going to HEARTH for at least 15 years and it has ALWAYS been superb. I'm not sure how they could have gotten even better, but the food is even beyond superb. Not only that, every person that works at HEARTH is kind, welcoming and great at their jobs - Everyone!! I'm fortunate to have Hearth in our neighborhood. Wherever you live, it's worth going to!!! read more

I'd give this place a 3.5, so rounding up. The food is fine, but a bit forgettable--I had the buckwheat pancakes and they had a generous portion. I preferred the sour dough and toast option personally. Not a bad spot if you like bloodys and very cozy ambiance. But would I come back? Probably not. read more

Hearth - Buckwheat pancakes - New American Near Me - New York, New York

THE RICOTTA TOAST! MUST! Mouthwatering. My husband and I weren't too hungry (which turned out well since the portions are pretty small) so our dishes were actually the perfect sizes for us! He got the meatballs (comes with just 2 so if you're hungry I would definitely suggest ordering another dish as well. The "cacio e pepe" polenta didn't quite taste how I would have anticipated (thinking "cacio e pepe" pasta) - but it was nonetheless delicious! I ordered the small whipped ricotta toast and it was just the right amount. The candied pepitas and poached apples added just the right amount of sweet and salty. read more

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My worst nightmare came true last night - I read hundreds of reviews on Yelp to find the perfect place for dinner for my sister's birthday.... and failed miserably. There goes my loved one's trust in me as a Yelp Elite. Despite all the glowing reviews for Hearth (which I choose to believe over the subpar ones, idk why), nobody was impressed with dinner here and everyone (sister included) ranked this restaurant a 3 or lower. I think for the price, this restaurant is a pass. SETTING: dinner for my sisters birthday at 8:00pm on a Wednesday night for four people. The restaurant is big, with dim lighting and completely full on a Wednesday. It was noisy but not overly so and busy. FOOD: we ordered the potato gnocchi with sage, butter and parm, the garlic bread, the Japanese sweet potato with labneh and chili vinegar, the beef and ricotta meatballs, and the whole grain maccheroni with pork ragu and ricotta. The gnocchi was not good. It was completely undercooked or basically melted in your mouth. There was no texture at all and it was essentially just mashed potatoes that disintegrated in your mouth at first bite. Very confusing. Everything else was OK- the sweet potatoes were good (the vinegar cuts right through and the potato almost tastes light and airy) as was the maccheroni (this was really flavorful and delicious but heavy), but overall the meal was lacking. We all walked away hungry, but didn't want to order anything else / see anything else on the menu we wanted. VERDICT: if you're in the area, Hearth is not a bad place for dinner. But I don't think the food here is a 4/5 star restaurant- it's your average slightly overpriced new American cuisine that you can get for cheaper (and maybe better) elsewhere. read more

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The most perfect comfort meal in East Village is @hearthrestaurant . The portions are definitely on the smaller side so sharing is best with a lot of options. I loved the beef and ricotta meatballs with polenta and would eat them again. Only thing id do differently is order more! PS this spot is so cute, they have boxes on the table to put your phone in to be in the moment with your guests #food #meatballs #polenta #italian #comfort #foodblogging #nyccarbs #foodporn #resy #opentable #restaurantweek #eastvillage read more

Hearth - Beef & Ricotta Meatballs - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Food was OK, but over priced. The first glass of sparkiling wine ($20) was lukewarm, which was disappointing. We arrived early on a weekend night, and it wasn't busy, yet they seemed to rush us through the order, forcing us to order everything at once. We explicitly said we didnt' want it all served at once (who would?), yet they brought it all out together. So the flies and gnats were attacking the food that was sitting there waiting for us to finish the first course. And after taking forever to take our order, they came out 1 minute after the food was delivered to ask 'how is everything?,' yet we only had one bite at that point! Then we finished our lukewarm wine and were ready to just order another glass of something else, a red that didn't need to be chilled...but she never came back again until the bill. Then to add insult to injury, we tried to share feedback about one of the tables that we happened to notice was about to collapse. The host inside didn't even make eye contact as we told them, and then mumbled after they walked away, 'I'll take care of it later.' And that was it! We tipped well, didn't take home any leftovers, didn't ask for anything unusual, yet we were treated as though we were inconveniencing them. Perhaps we were. I went there before and remember much better service, but things change. There are a million other places to eat in NY, especially the East Village. read more

Our food was great, everything we had was super fresh. Our waitress was friendly & knowledgeable about the menu.

Food, service and ambiance were fantastic. Slightly disappointing wine list but I' finding that's typical East Coast and my expectations were high. read more

This place came highly recommended, but unfortunately I was very underwhelmed. I really liked their aesthetic- the way that none of their plates, glasses, etc match give me a really homey vibe- it's like you went to a relative's house for dinner. Moving to the food, the menu is pretty eclectic, so I had high hopes. Unfortunately, this place seems to have trouble with portion sizes. We ordered a couple of "smaller plates" and then each ordered an entrée from the "heartier fare". The garlic bread that came out was almost a whole loaf, a vastly larger portion than some of the other entrees that came out. Honestly, the cecina was the best thing I ate all night, though it was fairly dry. The chicken was decent, but they should be embarrassed by their meatballs. $24 for three average sized meatballs and they call that an entrée?! Put that dish under the appetizers where it belongs, even if you're going to keep the egregious price tag at least let people know what to expect. read more

Service was terrible for $$$ restaurant in nyc. Our waiter forgot to put in our garlic bread order, which took an additional 15-20 minutes to arrive after we reminded him, by which time we had already finished eating our appetizer. I also ordered the kissing booth cocktail, which was served in a way too small glass that was filled to the brim. As a result, our waiter spilled some on my girlfriend's leather heels as he was bringing it to our table. We were also seated in the annex (rear) of the restaurant by the kitchen, which was a narrow space (7-8 feet wide) that became very loud as sounds from the table of 8 behind us echoed quite loudly. All in all, it felt like a lot of small things were off in terms of the overall experience, which is frankly unacceptable for the price range hearth is charging. Food was decent but not unforgettable, but the poor service and ambience really made this visit the quite disappointing start to a weekend night out in east village. read more

So here we are, at another lower Manhattan restaurant. I have been to several businesses and have sampled much, but This little old restaurant in lower Manhattan, is a joy. It is not super expensive and the menu doesn't boast the artistry of the Louvre in France. It's just good, basic food... Well, maybe a little more than 'basic'. We, MommaK, baby girl A and boyfriendK, started with veal and Ricotta Meatballs and the grilled Mushrooms (Hen of the Woods Mushrooms) - wow! MommaK and I split a beautiful Pinot Noir....not to be missed... I and BoyfriendK both had Pork Ragu Pasta. MommaK and BabygirlA had Panna Cotta pasta....ka-freakin-chow. The food was good, solid and well prepared. Our server, Lauren, was amazing and well versed. Her homage to Hearth was literally tatoo'd on to her arm....and she was a pleasure! I would recommend her help. Bottom line: DO THIS! read more

I was really excited about this place but it didn't meet my expectations. So this was lunch on a weekend. The service was slow, our food didn't come out for a long time. The food was just meh nothing wow...I had the poached eggs with polenta and it tasted like polenta and poached egg with salt and pepper. That's it, nothing special. Portions were small. The people who ordered the Mac and cheese in our table said that it was way too salty. My drink Show me the business was pretty and refreshing. That's about it. read more

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What's a trip to New York City without a visit to a trendy East Village restaurant? I mean, like really. This place had been buzzed about for its rich Tuscan-inspired menu since 2003, but chef Marco Canora had a health scare a few years back that encouraged him to create dishes that were lighter and more nutritious, starting with the introduction of his popular beef broth chain, Brodo (review: http://bit.ly/2DSf8Ld). I didn't know about the Brodo connection when my friend Carlos and I dined here on a frigid Sunday evening, but I was pleased since I can't live on Katz's pastrami and Nathan's hot dogs. Can I? There was a warm ambiance the moment we walked in, though the tables were crowded a bit too closely together. We decided to share a $14 bowl of Ribollita, which was part of Canora's Italian culinary legacy that they were kind enough to split into two smaller bowls (photo: http://bit.ly/2St376R). It was a soothing Tuscan white bean soup mixed with black cabbage, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. An ideal start which led to our shared entree, the $72 Whole Spatchcock Chicken, which granted felt overpriced for such a straightforward treatment (photo: http://bit.ly/2SefRiF) accompanied by a plate of roasted cabbage, onion, chili, and bacon (photo: http://bit.ly/2UI2l3r). It was definitely a hearty portion of poultry but honestly not the most succulent I've ever had. For our side dish, we ordered the satisfying $17 Roasted Mushrooms, shiitakes with parsley, garlic, and lemon (photo: http://bit.ly/2GmLDTf). In order to end our meal of comfort food with an indulgent flourish, we couldn't help ourselves but order the $12 Dark Chocolate Board, which consisted of five pieces for each of us of increasing cacao content (photo: http://bit.ly/2Srapb9), but the topper was the $7 Two-Bite S'more, which served as the perfect last sweet bite with dark chocolate, marshmallow, and house-made graham crackers (photo: http://bit.ly/2TulfdO). FOOD - 4 stars...comfort food amped up for foodies with the prices to match AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a warm space but I felt crowded in SERVICE - 3.5 stars...we had at least three servers, our favorite was the one who explained the chocolates with authority and enthusiasm TOTAL - 4 stars...you could do worse in the East Village RELATED - Looking for other dining options in New York City? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: bit.ly/2sGleaS read more

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We ate here during restaurant week and made our choices based on the restaurant week menu. Well lets just say that the portion sizes were cut short like reallly small plates. One item i ordered was the meatball with polenta as the main and i received two meatballs in a tiny tiny smear of polenta. Now polenta is probably one of the cheapest foods to buy/make why throw in .10 cents worth of polenta smear on the plate?!? The deserts were very forgetfull and amateur. I read a previous review also complaining on the meatball portion size and the order was from the full menu so if that was small i kid you not this was a spoon of polenta smeared on a tiny plate with two meatballs on top. The overall bill was very high for the food that we received. Too bad i think restaurant week should be an opportunity for restaurants to get new customers but in this case i definetly wont be returning. The only think i liked was the ambience and the dark dining room. Service was also not excellent items were forgotten and also the staff were dressed to hipsterish and that didnt go well with the classic decor. I wish owners could read the negative reviews to make changes and most negative reviews mention the portion sizes; the main entrees are like appetizers in size. read more

The food was delicious and super clean (no crappy oil used, the meat is 100% grass fed) and so it felt great both going down and after the meal. I wish they had more options like lamb or seafood options. I'm a fan of the menu but my girlfriend doesn't eat pork/beef or fish like mackerel so she didn't enjoy her meal. Also the music was questionable at times. They should have a pastured chicken dish and more mainstream fish dish as well. read more

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Went for brunch yesterday with a friend. Here's the rundown. Pros: The ricotta toast - It's a must get. The ricotta is so smooth it's like buttah. Pairs perfectly with the apples and honey. The bubbles - Cremant D'Alsace for the win. The service - attentive and friendly The vibe - feels like a magical wooden cave on the inside. Cons: The ribollita is simply uninteresting taste wise. Cacio e Pepe Polenta - Too salty read more

This place has been on my radar for awhile now and when I had my birthday off at work, I wasn't sure where to go. I ended up rediscovering this restaurant on my list and am SO GLAD I was able to stop in to try some of their dishes. Since this is pandemic-times, I'll start with the outdoor seating. It's great! It's sectioned off like a patio with enough coverage to keep you warm. They also had a heater that I opted not to use, as it was a hot day. Ok, now the good stuff- The server advised to start with the bread and seasonings on it. (I can't remember the specific name, but I included pictures.) Holy moly this was DELISH. It was warm and perfectly seasoned. I needed to stop myself from eating the whole thing so I could save room for the main! The main I went for was the whole grain maccheroni- it felt like I was eating mom's cooking. Very comforting, filling and with the perfect amount of whipped ricotta to lighten it. Lastly, I sprang for the dark chocolate budno as a treat. This was very rich and good, but not really my style. I think I want to try their cookies next time. Overall, I was very happy with my birthday meal and thought the service was top-notch. 5/5 read more

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This place really sucks. My wife and I have lived in NYC for 10 years and we agreed this was the worst "nice" dinner either of us have had in the city. The $72 steak was borderline inedible, fatty with some parts raw and others well done. I thought about taking some home for our dog but I love him so decided not to. Everything else we got was also extremely sub par. The potatoes with the $72 steak you can buy frozen for $2.99 at Trader Joe's. Service was pretty MIA. Drinks were fine. read more

Had a slushie rosé and an amazing ricotta honey toast here! 10/10 on both! Will be back for more and to enjoy with more friends :) read more

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We arrived a bit early for brunch and had a drink at the bar - the bartender was very attentive and friendly, even sharing a taste of an Italian amaro that was a component to one of the drinks on the menu when he heard us discussing it. Once at our table, we started with the pear and pecorino salad with chicory. I have to say the salad and dressing tasted great, but there were virtually no pears whatsoever (I found a micro piece of pear peel) and the chicory had been replaced entirely with radicchio. It would have been nice to be told that the ingredients had been changed. For our main course, I had the muffaletta, which was a muffaletta only in name. There was virtually no olive spread - the essential ingredient of a muffaletta - which had been replaced by a ton of cabbage and red onion. Again, it wasn't horrible, just not what was advertised. The menu says "olive" which suggests a typical muffaletta and "slaw" which suggests something on the side, but I found only a few tiny bits of olive in what should have been the olive spread. If it was a riff on a real New Orleans muffaletta, it failed. There was another sandwich on the menu called "The Sandwich that Made Me Cry" but the poor imitation of a muffaletta that I had should probably get that name. My wife got the Fabio's Famous Tomato and Egg. She liked the sauce very much, but it was only egg yolks. What happened to the whites? Two runny yolks and tomato sauce with some bread is not really a meal. Last but not least, we ordered a bottle of white Burgundy to go with our brunch (which was after 1 pm). Not one but two servers commented sarcastically about having a bottle of wine (a more recent year than what was advertised in the menu but charged the same price) for "breakfast." Don't need the judgment, thanks, and if you don't want people drinking wine at brunch then don't offer the menu. Overall, just "ok" and in a city full of great brunch places, that is no reason to come back. read more

Hearth - "Muffaletta" - no olive to be seen, very little cheese but lots of cabbage and red onion. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I found a fingernail in my pasta but didn't say anything. Thought it was a piece of a sage leaf but it was definitely a fingernail. Other than that the food was good read more

I've eaten here many many times over the years and love it. The seasonal choices are usually great, and they have an excellent wine selection. It's a frequent pick for my wife's birthday!! read more

I am not one to return to a restaurant when visiting New York. Hearth is the exception. I went in December and again this week. The service is amazing and the ambiance is warm and cozy. When you go order the garlic bread and the meatballs, it will not disappoint. We also ordered a pasta and got a great recommendation for wine. I highly recommend going to Hearth. read more

Came here on a Friday night as a party of five with a reservation. The restaurant had several diners inside already, and it was prime dinner hour. One of the servers came immediately and gave us all water and copies of the menu, then left us for some time. We decided on a couple of appetizers to share, including radishes with strawberries, and some vegetable appetizers. The vegetable appetizers were mediocre, and the strawberries with radishes were particularly bad. The combination just didn't go together. The pasta looked like it was good but on tasting, there seemed like something was missing to make it really great. All of our party agreed that the food was not great. It was a shame about the food, because the service was good and restaurant overall had a nice ambience. There are a lot of better Italian restaurants in the surrounding area. read more

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