We were in Nashville for a few weeks and passed Luogo every day to and from work. It looked beautiful, it was always packed, so one night we decided to stop in. We know why it's packed now. The interior is stunning, the service was on point. Professional and personable at the same time. We had the pleasure of sitting outside on a beautiful evening. It was perfect. We started with the tuna tartare and marinated octopus. I'm iffy when it comes to octopus. If it isn't done right, it's horrific. This was so tender, sliced thin, and was a perfect bite with the chilled potatoes. The tuna tartare was equally as good, but the octopus stole show. The tuna has a burnt orange vinaigrette around the outside of the plate. It's more than just a garnish. Make sure you get a bite with the tuna. For dinner we had the bolognese, duck ragu, and braised short rib. All three dishes melted in your mouth. The duck was my favorite, I added a little whipped ricotta to each bite and it was just 10/10. For dessert I asked if they could make a pistachio martini, and gave them the ingredients. Their bartender hadn't heard of one, free poured it, and absolutely nailed it. The cannoli filling was too sweet and too thick for me. It tasted like thick buttercream icing. Personal preference, but I prefer a lighter filling. All in all, I would say don't walk to Luogo...RUN. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

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I noticed Luogo on my commute to work and was genuinely excited to try it after reading such positive reviews. While the restaurant's decor is beautifully done and sets a great ambiance, the overall experience unfortunately didn't live up to the aesthetic. We arrived for a 7:00 PM reservation and were seated quickly. The host was warm and welcoming, letting us know our server would be right out. However, we waited about 15 minutes just to have our drink order taken. When our Limoncello Margaritas arrived, they were a major disappointment--watered down, lacking flavor, and with no detectable alcohol. On a positive note, the meatball appetizer (one large, delicious meatball cut into four) was excellent and the highlight of the night. Unfortunately, the entrees didn't maintain that standard; my rigatoni and my coworker's pappardelle with duck ragu were mediocre at best. With so much potential in the atmosphere, the food and beverage execution left a lot to be desired. I don't see myself returning. read more

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Dined at Luogo's for my husband's birthday dinner and had a wonderful experience. Was it over the top memorable?? No. Nevertheless, it was a good meal. I would definitely recommend the meatballs as an appetizer but skip the Calamari and/or the Chopped Salad. For the entrees my son loved the Gnocchi but the Chicken Piccata was a little funky for me as they have it on mashed potatoes instead of pasta. For dessert, the Gelato was huge and very tasty. The cannolis were super yummy but the cheesecake wasn't that flavorful, albeit large and enough to share. Parking is a $15 valet and very easy to manage. Overall, good solid restaurant. read more

Luogo - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Let me start off by saying I went here when it first opened and I was blown away. I recently went and I was a little disappointed. They must have changed the menu because they did not have my favorite dish, spaghetti with white clams. I recently ordered the lasagna and it was insanely dry and over cooked. It was the Monday special and it seems at 7pm to be sitting out all day. The potato and zucchini chips had way too much Gorgonzola that it took away from the chip flavor and texture making them soggy. The service was great! Friendly waiters, however, it was odd the waitress tried to up sell us on everything we ordered. The ambiance was nice. Sadly given the amount of Italian restaurants in Nashville I don't think I will be going back. read more

Luogo - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Overall vibes, decor, and service were all impeccable. The appetizers we ordered were all phenomenal. The meatball appetizer is easily one of the best meatballs I've ever had. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the seasoning of the entrees. The rigatoni bolognese and the chicken piccata were pretty bland. The short rib was tender but a bit too salty. Overall it was a lovely dinner out, but we won't be rushing to make plans to come back to Luogo in the near future. read more

Luogo - Barolo Braised Short Rib - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Authentic Italian! Recommendations from our server, Hunter, were all on point. Four ladies in our party, all with very different dishes we were debating between. Hunter helped us settle between gnocchi and Fritto Misto, chicken Marsala and meatballs, Tiramisu and cheesecake, the list goes on and on. Each and every thing we had was delicious - Arancini and Burrata to start. Arancini is normally 3 Risotto balls, somehow we got lucky and it came with 4. Burrata with prosciutto was delicious and creamy, also worth noting there is something very special about the flavor of the balsamic vinegar on the arugula. We actually ate all of the arugula because it was so good. My duck ragu was excellent, full of fresh tomato flavor that complemented the duck. Fresh pasta was cooked perfectly, and tableside topped with fresh grated cheese. Service was very attentive, and we were visited by the Manager as well as the Sommelier. With such different tastes, we opted out of ordering a bottle of wine on this visit but they had a great selection on offer. Portions were plentiful and none of us finished our entrees. The backwaiter was very kind in boxing and individually bagging each of our entrees, and later, the unfinished desserts we had to have. Our table for four was in the middle of the dining area. It was a bit loud for an intimate conversation, but after a cocktail, we no longer noticed. Restrooms were cleaned and well stocked, but I admit to missing hand towels as they had hand dryers only. read more

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We went to Luogo with friends to celebrate my birthday. My husband made a reservation and when we got there we were seated right away! The decor and layout was so chic and I loved all the lemon painted walls. Our server was great and very knowledgeable, gave us great recommendations and helpful with everything! The manager came to our table and introduced himself, the rest of the wait staff was great also, very attentive! We got 4 appetizers; large Meatball, zucchini chips, fritto misto, and ceasar salad. My favorite out of the 4 was the meatball a the zucchini chips. For my main dish I got the rigatoni bolognese. It was good but I wish there was a bit more flavor. Over all it was a great experience and wouldn't mind going back!! read more

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Pulled up to Luogo to take the wife and fam out for her birthday, so you know I had to roll in with a little style. Valet was fifteen bucks. Yeah, I know there's parking across the street, but sometimes you gotta flex a bit lol especially when it's wifey's birthday. Inside, the vibe was coo. Every table full, people talking loud, forks clanking, everyone staring at their menu with the look of excitement but can't decide lol. Every time I took a sip of water, the glass got refilled instantly. I swear one homie had to be hiding behind a plant watching me like, "Go ahead bruh, sip it. I dare you." I was dying lol. We kicked things off with the Grilled Caesar and the Arancini. Caesar was coo, nothing wild, but those arancini balls were smackin for real. Crispy, cheesy, fried perfectly. I could have eaten a whole bucket.I started the night with a Basil Hayden, then ran through a couple Brooklyn East IPAs because it's a birthday dinner. Treat yourself, don't cheat yourself. For my plates I had the Frito Misto which was crispy salty seafood goodness and straight up delish. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio was good and I would not have been mad at a couple more slices. The Beef Meatball alla Toscana was basically a whole meal in itself. All it needed was some toasted Italian bread and room temp butter. The Creamy Polenta was an ok side but I would choose a different one next time. Just personal preference don't hate : ) I did do the Pasta Tax tho and tried everyone's food lol. All smackin, all worth stealing a forkful. Closed out with the Ricotta Cheesecake and a Limoncello on the rocks. Cheesecake was bomb, fluffy and creamy. Limoncello tasted like Italian sunshine in a glass it was a good finish. Only thing is the place is loud. Be ready to yell your conversation or just text the person across the table like, "You good" but honestly that's part of the vibe. Service and staff was exceptional! They do take care of you without any hesitation. I was very impressed. Much respect : ) Would definitely come back and try more from the menu. Just a date night without the fam lol read more

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Don't pass this by. Real Italian food in Nashville ? Yes !! Anthony Scotto brings a fantastic menu to town and everything is great. Seriously we have been here at least 8 times and not a single fail. Service, staff, food and drinks. read more

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Top notch service by hostess/booking and servers! Connor took our order for the entire meal & then "coursed" out items for a good dining flow. Food was all goooooood and not nearly as expensive as I'd heard. Portions were generous, too. We had 9 people (including an infant!) and tried many dishes with no disappointments. Breadsticks on table were interestingly spicy, & came with olives. We also ordered the focaccia which was great. Recommend this hip spot, stylish but not pretentious. A bit loud during prime time, with a distinct private room that can be closed off. Valet parking on site or plenty of spot hero parking options or street parking (free after 6?). read more

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Great dinner for date night. Healthy serving of pastas and great cocktails. Will be back! read more

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The service was great, the drinks were good, the food was a mix. I really loved the meatballs and the tiramisu was good, the gnocchi was not for me. The sauce was weird and I didn't enjoy it. read more

Luogo - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food and service here were phenomenal. We started with the meatball, arancini, and salmon crudo. The crudo is a small portion but it was easily my favorite of the starters. I had the gnocchi and loved it. My boyfriend had the chicken Marsala and we all thought the sauce was excellent. They have a nice wine and cocktail list available as well. Emma was wonderful as our server and made helpful recommendations. I would absolutely come back here next time I'm in Nashville! read more

Luogo - Gnocchi Pomodorini - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place is one of the best Italian restaurant in Nashville. Some of their is pretty close to authentic Italian food. This place will exceed all your expectations as it did for me. Try their Thursday Veal dish. It's amazing !!!! Your meal will start with yummy complimentary breadsticks and olives on to the flavorful meals. Some of their dish I recommend are Pappardelle with Duck Ragu, Rigatoni Bolognese, Whole milk burrata, grilled pizza margherita and Veal dish. Dinner gets more enjoyable with outgoing friendly servers with full of energy. The lemon tree deco will definitely give you the feeling of Italy. read more

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I was at Luogo on a Thursday night and it was packed. This didn't affect the food or the service. Get all the apps if you can! Every last one. We had the meatballs which were great. They have a chips Gorgonzola thing that is also tremendous Because Thursday, they had veal special which was tender and giant. While incredibly full, we did get the cannoli dessert. It's basically a whole bunch of to tiny cannolis in a giant one! Who says no Server was excellent but definitely giving us the upsell. It's fine. Who can blame him If you find yourself in Nashville and want great nyc Italian, definitely check this place out Also the owner was there and came by a number of times. Funny, interesting and definitely passionate about his spot. read more

Luogo - Cannolis inside a giant cannoli!! - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Another tough rating - service was fantastic on a busy Thursday night. The grilled Caesar Salad along with the Buratta, Prosciutto and Mortadella were really good. Pappardelle w/ Duck Ragu was just meh as were the Olive Oil Cake and Donut desserts. read more

Review from a Professional eater. If you are in Nashville, this is the spot to eat 1st, Our server Mateo was great; this place is lucky have him as an employee. You can tell he loves his job. Now the food, OMG. I live in Long Island, NY, seafood is a regular for me, yet LUOGO's Red snapper w/ tomatoes is the best I have tried. And that is just my food. Everybody at my table enjoyed!!! I HIGHLY recommend LUOGO's and ask for Mateo read more

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This spot is so elegant and cozy. You will not regret ordering the focaccia and the duck ragu. They are absolutely amazing!!! I also loved the giant meatball on the apps/shareable menu but I can't remember the name. -1 star bc the wines/drinks are crazy expensive wish they weren't so I could order more than one. Also, if you go as a 2 top you end up at a small table that is inches away from other 2 tops. Kinda feels like you're eating at a community table bc you can hear everything the couples next to you are saying. I think for the price of the menu they could spread the tables out a little more. Didn't feel like this when I went as a table of 4. read more

Lugo - A Slice of Amalfi Vibes in the Heart of the City Lugo gave us a night to remember -- vibrant, lively, and full of those warm Italian vibes that make you want to gather your people and celebrate life over good food and great company. From the jump, the ambiance was on point. It felt like stepping into a scene from the Amalfi Coast -- bright, buzzing, and full of energy. Perfect setting for celebrating my wife's birthday. We started with the Beef Meatball alla Toscana, which was rich in flavor and seasoned beautifully. It could've been served hotter, but the taste made up for it. Before that, we were given breadsticks that were more like hardened pretzels -- not our favorite -- but the spiced olives packed a flavorful punch and balanced things out. For mains, my queen had the Pocantini with Charred Cauliflower -- bold flavors, but she didn't quite finish it. I went with the Pappardelle with Duck Ragù, which was delicious overall, though a few bites of duck were overly firm and almost bone-like. Still, the pasta itself was cooked to perfection and carried the sauce beautifully. Service was a bit inconsistent. Emma, our server, was sweet but disappeared for long stretches. Our drink from the bar took quite a while and had to be tracked down -- though to be fair, they did comp it in the end, which we appreciated. The real showstopper? That creamy ricotta cheesecake. They brought it out with a sparkler, and it felt like a mini 4th of July celebration at our table. Light, indulgent, and the perfect birthday touch. Heads up on parking -- valet is on 12th Street and will run you $15. Not ideal, but manageable if you're prepared. All in all, Lugo delivered on atmosphere, flavor, and celebration. Despite a few service hiccups, we left happy -- and my girlfriend was genuinely impressed. That alone makes it worth a return visit. read more

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Went for a girls dinner, definitely cute inside, good vibes, felt summery. A little more dressy than I had anticipated. Had a great espresso martini to start. We all really enjoyed their summer caprese with peaches. The focaccia was also very good. The service was great. I liked my pasta (the fettuccini) but I would give it like a 7/10. Needed more than one flavor profile - maybe just needed salt to be honest. Love that they homemake their pasta though. The pistachio panna cotta with biscotti was very good. I enjoyed it! I would come back and try a few new items, especially the desserts which all looked great coming to tables near us. read more

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We came here on a Friday evening and it is a very pretty space. It is a lively but it a little loud, my mom had a hard time hearing. Overall I think the food is good but the cost for the quality is a little steep. My favorite item was the braised short ribs which was great. I understand that the Gulch is a high real estate area but I travel A LOT and the pricing here rivaled what I've spent on 4 and 5 star meals in NYC, which is crazy. Our service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. read more

I had an amazing birthday dinner here at Luogo tonight. My hubby and I enjoyed the eggplant pie, octopus salad, meatballs, duck ragu pasta and the special veal parmesan. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse and ricotta cheesecake. Everything we ate is delicious. The service is top notch and our server Emma was on point with recommendations. We will be coming back for more. read more

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This restaurant was beautiful and their food was delicious! We started with the Whole Milk Burrata & Prosciutto and the Marinated & Seared Octopus. The Burrata was delicious and was a perfect size for two people. The Octopus was good and we were shared it greatly between four people. For the main course, I got the Chianti Braised Short Rib with Creamy Mashed Potatoes. It was melt in your mouth amazing. So flavorful and tender. My husband got the Bolognese. It was heavenly and just the right portion. We ended the night with dessert. I got the Chocolate Mousse with Scotto Cream. It was light and not super sweet, which was perfect. The Mocha Pot Tiramisu was to die for! And the Pistachio Pana Cotta was made to perfection. Our hostess was welcoming and we were sat right away. And our server was helpful and efficient. It was a wonderful dinner! read more

Luogo - Dessert! - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We had a dinner reservation at Luogo for 10 people for a business dinner and had a great time. The cocktails and wine were delightful and there were lots of options for the diverse group. We shared multiple starters, all delicious and then I had the Bolognese with the suggested dollop of ricotta to make it extra creamy. For dessert, I had the tiramisu which was beautifully presented. Great experience, highly recommend. read more

Luogo - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Our group stumbled upon Luogo's after our original dinner plans fell through due to a private event, and it ended up being the highlight of our time in Nashville. We started with the Salmon Crudo and Arancini del Luogo, both beautifully executed and the perfect way to begin the evening. For entrées, we ordered the Bucatini with Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Cream Sauce, Chicken Marsala, and the Pappardelle with Duck Ragu. Every dish was cooked flawlessly and layered with incredible flavor. Dessert sealed the deal. The olive oil cake was light and perfectly balanced, and the Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake was simple, elegant, and unforgettable. The courses were timed perfectly, the service was attentive and genuinely warm, and the ambiance felt open yet cozy at the same time. If you are looking for an impressive but relaxed dining experience, you will not be disappointed. Easily one of the best restaurants I have visited, hands down. read more

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My wife and I love Luogo's sister restaurant, Pelato, so we were very excited to come here for Valentine's Day. However, the taste of the meal just didn't live up to the expectations. We started our meal with a nice glass of wine and the Luogo 75 cocktail, both of which were tasty. We also had a red prawn scampi special and it was pretty good overall; the bread that came with it was a bit hard, but the dish was nice overall. However, the big letdown of the meal was our main course, the branzino. Branzino is one of our favorite dishes and it was actually why we came here in the first place. The fish was cooked well, but it had no flavor at all. Simple preparation is best with branzino, but it was just completely lacking in flavor and the accompanying vegetables were bland as well, so we definitely wouldn't recommend getting it. We were able to finish our meal on a high note though as we tried the olive oil gelato and amaretto gelato, both of which were unique and very tasty. We also had an espresso martini and their homemade limoncello, which were also good and both drinks we'd recommend. Our service was good throughout the meal despite it being a very busy weekend, but the bland main dish was a huge disappointment for us and killed the meal overall. I can recommend the drinks and definitely the gelato, but I wouldn't recommend the branzino here and we likely won't be returning again. read more

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Sat outside for dinner in the patio and the restaurant is beautiful! I took my colleague here and it's a great place for business dinners. The dishes are very shareable or can be individual as well. We got the tuna, zucchini flowers, gnocchi and the salmon. The tuna was good but I didn't like how fried the zucchini flowers were. The salmon was good but the gnocchi felt plain. I wish this was jazzed up. The tiramisu dessert was amazing! So cool! read more

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I requested for polenta instead of mashed potatoes with my braised short rib. The waiter expressed they only serve meals with food items as described, no substitutions. When my meal arrived, it was lukewarm. I expressed my concerns and the manager brought out a hot dish with polenta. I appreciate the staff for accommodating my request when they realized the original dish did not meet my expectations. Amazing greeters and servers. Clean and upscale ambiance. The menu offers an adequate variety of food options. The food was flavorful and well balanced. This is my favorite Italian restaurant by far. read more

Luogo - Chianti Braised Short Rib Beef Meatball alla Toscana - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great service atmosphere and food. The tiramisu was the best. Go birds!! Philly Philly.

The only thing more impressive than the food would have to be the service! Connor was amazing at recommending items and they were all wonderful! All of our food and drinks were phenomenal, the valet with texting was handy, and the decor was beautiful. It started off very loud - unfortunately a common trend in restaurants - but as the evening went on, people around us left and we could have a conversation. Seriously the only negative I could come up with! read more

I have my Nashville favs; the city has such a brilliant restaurant scene. But we resolved this year to break out and explore new places, even if they were not all that new. Luogo was where we began and we quickly added it to our favorites. What a great experience, from the attentive, professional service to the relaxed setting. The food set it apart. Brilliantly concocted cocktails; a wine list that was reasonable yet full of great choices. The best Ceasar salad in Nashville. Creative and generous appetizers. The eggplant pie was a delightful surprise, for instance. We will need plenty of visits to explore all of the pastas and entrees, but we began well with the seafood pasta with mussels, shrimp, salmon and more. What a rich dish, with such a mix of flavors. Wow! Then we took the plunge, into the desserts. We stayed away from the pastries and cake and chose the amaretto ice cream and the lemon sorbet. I know, nothing serious but OMG were they pretty much perfect. Certainly the most zingy sorbet I have ever had. Perfection! read more

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Unimpressive. Seriously, you call that pizza? I'd describe this restaurant as "meh". Service was excellent though.

We stumbled across this place. It was more than we expected. Very friendly atmosphere. Service was top notch. Food was to die for. And the desserts were out of this world. Large portions. We had plenty of leftovers and they were just as delicious. read more

Jen was superb. food was superb. What a lovely evening. The only Italian restaurant in Nashville we go back to. Bravo.

Very good service and food was amazing. Great atmosphere and ambiance. We ordered multiple entrees and shared with the 10 people we were with. read more

First of all - bonus stars to our server Simran. Some of the best service I've had at any Nashville restaurant. I chose this restaurant because they have such great gluten free options. I was so excited to have arancini and they were INCREDIBLE! But also massive - one order is 3 tennis ball sized balls. Splitting that between two people, we were already full after that! They had gluten free pasta to sub for any pasta dish. So fun to have gluten free pasta that isn't just penne! I wanted the pesto, but I didn't love it. More of a personal preference so I wasn't even going to say anything about it but Simran noticed I didn't eat it and offered to take it off the bill and bring me a different entree. I insisted that that wasn't necessary but she did it anyway. You don't see service like that most places. I was super impressed. I'll definitely be coming back ! I loved the vibe. Perfect date night or girls night. read more

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Delicious!! No notes. Everything we had was superb. Great service. Beautiful indoor & outdoor ambiance. Highly recommend read more

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Luogo is truly a beautiful restaurant with a more luxe and chic vibe, it didn't feel like I was in Nashville! I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese which was absolutely delicious. It was a big portion so if you plan to go out after, you may not know what to do with your leftovers! We also ordered a Ceasar Salad. Be warned that it does not come chopped, but they gladly will if you ask! Very good! We also shared Arancini. It was very good and crunchy but if you're not big on cheese you may not love this as it is full of cheese, for others that's a major plus! I also had an Espresso Martini which was also very good! All in all this is a great date night or girls night spot. Felt very intimate and the food was great. Our waiter was also from Florida and was very nice! read more

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Great ambiance and the perfect place for a date night. The service was excellent, and our waiter's recommendations were on point. For an appetizer, we tried the arancini, which was delicious. My entree was a lamb truffle pappardelle, which was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. The bucatini was also excellent. My wife had the salmon, and said it was cooked to perfection. This may be the best Italian food I've eaten in Nashville yet. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try! read more

Luogo - Bucatini - Italian Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really nice Italian option right opposite the W Hotel. We made a reservation for ~10 and were seated immediately upon arrival. There were also lots of other seating options inside. Lots of wine and cocktail options on the menu, as well as some classic pasta dishes. We ordered family style and everything was really tasty. The desserts were also really nice and not overwhelmingly sweet. Especially enjoyed the tiramisu. Definitely stop by if you're in the area and craving pasta. read more

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