We came here for an early dinner. We were a little late for our reservation, but they seated us right away at a table that could accommodate our stroller. The restaurant is small and cozy. Large metal chandeliers adorn the ceilings and it has an upscale, rustic vibe with candles on the tables. Their menu is enticing. It's Italian inspired, but has lots of variety beyond the classic dishes. The appetizers were fantastic. The crispy artichokes were airy and melted in your mouth. The brussel sprouts were deliciously crispy with a pleasantly sweet sauce. I enjoyed the pistachios on them. The eggplant fries were a unique offering and very tasty topped with crumbled parmesan cheese. They would've been even better with a dipping sauce. For my main, I had the mushroom ravioli. The sauce was rich and creamy and it was topped with sharp parmesan and arugula. I enjoyed it, but the portion size was quite small, as the dish only included four pieces of ravioli. My husband got the black linguine and enjoyed the accompanying cream sauce with shrimp and lobster. To drink, I had the queen margherita, which was nice and tangy from the passion fruit. The waiters were great about refilling our water. The entrees took a little while to come out, but overall service was good. Definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

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I had a really nice dinner here. We started off with spare ribs, which were really tasty and perfect. For entrées, we ordered the pasta with the Sunday sauce and the pork Parmesan. The pork was pounded pretty flat with a nice crust of gooey Parmesan cheese, really delicious. The Sunday sauce had meatballs, sausage, and lamb, which had a hint of cinnamon flavor in the background. Really excellent. Atmosphere is very cute, with a screen behind the bar that changes pictures every few minutes. Very amusing! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and efficient, and the chef served us himself. We really enjoyed our dinner here, and plan to come back to try some new things. read more

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Broiled 24oz Prime Rib Eye (for 2) -- we splurged and it was one of the best meals of my life. Four of us split the Prime Rib with sides. Potatoes, Broccoli-rabe, Braised Carrots, Artichokes... and something came with delectable Fava Beans. Every dish was finger licking, and a'schapett' worth. Including great Italian bread. They use a coarse sea salt, that opens the flavor of the dishes. Bravo to the chef. Vino and drinks all excellent. Waitstaff friendly and accomodating and excellent. And the decor has style; super clean and airy, high ceilings, good room tone. We carried on a conversation easily although the place got crowded. Glad we arrived early. Great art on the walls; a hand painting of mason jars, an amazing gilded mask of El Diavolo; gold beard! Cool chandeliers, copper tin plating on wall... Beautiful Congrats to the owner and staff. Top notch. read more

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Maria was a huge win for me. I'm not always in the mood for Italian, but I would definitely come here again. They had the best Brussels sprout dish I've ever had. Ever. Don't hesitate and order it now! We also really liked our beets. They were fresh and bright. I also loved our eggplant fries. Our waitress was chill and mostly attentive. I can't wait to visit again. read more

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I'm going to say that the bartending staff made awesome recommend recommendations ; steered me through a cocktail that was delicious. Refresh it and totally out of my norm when we got to our table the waitress was efficient, but she's Russian and since I do have part Rushing in my background, I do understand their speech is shortened to the point we would've been OK with that because our meal was wonderful and she did go out of her way with a lot of stuff, but she basically tore us towards the end when we paid and tipped her that they needed a table for someone else, I did see as I was walking out. The person waiting for the table was on crutches and didn't need to be seated what I believe would've been a better way of handling it was to see the person at the bar or tell us that they had a person with a disability needing the seat and we would've gladly removed ourselves. My other companions didn't know this, and they were highly offended and thought it was rude, and I believe complaint to the manager. I'm going to say that part of it was the cultural differences between us, and she didn't realize maybe she was being extra rude by telling us they knew the table for someone else other than that I was pleased with the food the experience, and definitely the bartending staff. Our fishes were delicious our appetizer which was recommendations by the waitress the Barada clams totally perfect so I'm gonna say that I'm gonna give this place in the shot and not let one hiccup ruin what could be a beautiful relationship read more

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Maria Restaurant has been on my list to visit since I've been living in Westchester. Went on a Saturday evening at 7pm for a couples date night. Felt rushed ordering drinks and food, but our server was nice. Drinks were refreshing. Appetizers came out pretty quick, the meatballs and burrata and beets were my favorite. My friends enjoyed the baked clams and octopus. I ordered the black linguine, it was very flavorful and the portions were generous. My husband ordered the beef bracciole, he was not impressed and thought it was just ok. My friends ordered lamb chops and the pork chop parmigiana and they loved their dishes. For dessert, we had the tiramisu, whoopie pie, and pop's famous dannolo. The desserts were good. The menu looked a little different online from the menu we ordered from the restaurant. My husband and friend didn't find what they originally wanted that was online. Overall experience was good, glad I finally got to check this place out. Not sure if I'll be back anytime soon, this place did not wow me and I've had better Italian food elsewhere. read more

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Food was delicious!!! We got a big steak and a chicken parm for the table and shared a few pasta dishes. Really nice vibe and service. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Maria Restaurant - Burrata - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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I went for dinner at Maria's on a Monday after a doctor appointment. I arrived about 5pm. This is a neighborhood gem. I will say I wish the Monday menu was a bit more extensive like the menu online but nonetheless what I selected for appetizers and a meal was good. For appetizers we had the grilled baby lamb chops, the cauliflower fritters and meatballs. The chops and cauliflower were so good we ordered a 2nd round. The meatballs were not to my liking. I wasn't a fan of the texture but the sauce was good. I wanted to try the pork ribs but they didn't have them. For our meal we shared the black linguini. That was very tasty and the shrimp was big and so fresh. It could have had more garlic and some Parmesan cheese but it is a very good dish. I opted for a cosmo as my drink. I don't like sweet drinks so they made my drink perfect for me. The service was very friendly and attentive. This restaurant is intimate setting perfect for family , dinner date or just dining with friends. read more

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My wine group has been here now three times and it absolutely delivers every time! From the amazingly attentive waitstaff including the bartender to the seemingly endless amounts of delicious food that keeps coming out. Gio knows how to treat his guests! Our group was treated to family style dishes of tender meatballs, lamb lollipops, truffled green beans, rosemary potatoes, two different types of pasta, salami and cheese, baked clams oreganata, baked oysters, individual sized pizzas, then the meat course came out! Seared tuna steaks, grilled lamb and absolutely phenomenal ribeye steaks. Dessert was a trio of pistachio and chocolate cannoli, a cream cake and pistachio ice cream. This was such an amazing meal! I will 100% be back for more! read more

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We've dined at Maria several times and have always been impressed, especially given their Michelin recognition in 2022. Unfortunately, tonight's dinner didn't live up to that standard. Service felt rushed at the start, then oddly slowed down once our server got busier -- she was pleasant, but the pacing was off. I ordered the braciole, which was dry and overwhelmingly garlicky, with little else in the way of flavor. On the bright side, my husband's black linguini with seafood was excellent. It doesn't feel like an off night -- it feels like a restaurant coasting on its past accolades. We hope they refocus, because they've proven they can do better. read more

Excellent food, I had the mushroom ravioli, my wife had the bronzini, our friend also had some excellent dishes, black pasta etc. We recommend Maria highly. read more

For pre-mother's day dinner, I snagged a last minute reservation for a party of three. I guess it's a good thing Maria's isn't open on Sundays because we avoided waiting with the Mother's Day dinner crowd. My party was originally going to walk in but after calling the restaurant, the hostess wasn't able to give us an estimated wait time. Thankfully some reservations opened up on Resy so we didn't have to deal with the walk in headache. When we arrived, the hostess was on her phone, looked at me, and went back to her phone and finally addressed me when she was done. Very unprofessional. When our server led us to our table and we were seated, the experience took a turn for the better. Our server was very personable and gave us some menu recommendations. She checked in from time to time and didn't make us feel rushed to order. The best items were the baby lamb chops, truffled green beans (complimentary), and mushroom ravioli. The lamb chops were super tender and well seasoned even with the spicy sauce on the side. The green beans were served cold but it worked because the green beans had a nice crunch with a splash of truffle oil. The mushroom ravioli was a balanced and creamy concoction that was mushroom forward in a tasty way. The rest of the dishes were well executed but not standouts. The only thing I was disappointed with was my potato gnocchi with braised short rib. The gnocchi was overcooked and the sauce, protein, pasta ratio was off. The ambiance is old school lounge with indigo sofas and mini chandeliers that are primarily for aesthetic rather than lighting. It also gives me a fancy medieval castle with splashes of modern color depending where you're sitting. Outside of the unprofessional hostess, our dining experience was great. There aren't a lot of "fancy" restaurants to choose from in New Rochelle and it was nice that our party of three were able to get in last minute. Just a tip for those ordering Tiramisu: order one and share it. read more

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I came here with my friend and daughter for lunch during restaurant week. We've driven past this restaurant many times and I always wanted to see what they were about. We made reservations and when we arrived, they were quite empty. We sat at a nice banquet table and the bartender doubled as the server. He was very nice. I want to say that his name was Eric but I can't remember. The decor of the restaurant is nice. I love their blue banquet seating, the exposed ceilings and light fixtures. It's a cool set up. We ordered many things off the menu, including their baked clams, which are phenomenal. We also had some seared tuna and salmon tartare, which were both very good. For our entrées, I opted for their New Zealand lamb chops and my gf ordered their whole Cornish hen. My kiddo had some spaghetti with sauce from the kid's menu. We had a poached pear with Nutella marscapone, and an affogato with vanilla bean gelato. Everything was very good. I ended up visiting again with hubby and we had an equally good time. read more

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Maria is a small, low-lit restaurant with an intimate feel. We were greeted warmly and immediately and sat in a cozy little corner near the window. We started with the mom's meatballs, made with whipped ricotta toast and pomodoro. They were cooked well and the sauce was pretty good. I thought they could use a little more seasoning, but my husband said he thought the seasoning was appropriate. We also had the bang bang Brussels sprouts, made with fermented garlic honey, chili, pistachios, and a sesame pumpkin puree. Sprouts were crispy and smoky and had some gentle heat from a roasted Serrano pepper included. They are apparently known for their roasted oysters and baked clams, but that's not our thing. Their selection also included crispy artichokes, cauliflower fritters, blistered peppers, and burrata and beets. They have several high end Italian entrees. I had the wild mushroom ravioli, made with rosemary cream, asiago, and rocket (arugula). I didn't pick up on the rosemary much, but the dish was woody and pleasant. My husband had the spinach gnocchi in the bolognese sauce (you can also choose Gorgonzola cream). I thought his dish was super savory and flavorful. I liked mine, but I think I liked his better. Other pasta selections: black linguine, rigatoni, lasagna. There is a delicious looking gnocchi served with braised short rib rage and marsala parmigiano that I would like to try next time. The Pics cache e Pepe looks awesome too: smoked pecorino cream, telicherry pepper, and scallions (on second thought, maybe I'll try that next time). There is an expansive pasta menu, as well as a veggie menu, serving things like charred carrots, crushed potatoes with rosemary and parmesan, and salads. Mains include cod, Cornish hen, pork chops, salmon, octopus, lamb shank, and multiple cuts of steak. You can also choose various types of parm. They have a short, sweet, yet sophisticated desert menu including tarts and cannolis. My husband had the tiramisu, which was classic. Cool, moist, and coffee flavored. I had the pistachio tartufo, which is pistachio ice cream or gelato served inside a chocolate shell. When combined with the strawberries served on the side, it was such a refreshing, satisfying way to end a meal. I had a couple of glasses of wine. They have a few basic cocktails, but wine is the way to go here. Nothing fancy, but nice accompaniments to the food. Service was absolutely wonderful. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He made helpful suggestions. And the rest of the staff checked in on us, made sure our waters were filled, and kept our table clean. Definitely coming back again, for both the food and the service. read more

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We just had dinner here tonight for my parents' 50th Anniversary. It was a wonderful place to celebrate this special occasion. The staff and owner were so extremely nice and welcoming. The food was delicious- every course just perfect! They didn't rush us out and really let us spend time together eating and chatting and just enjoying the occasion. They made it really special. We will absolutely be back again. read more

Maria Restaurant - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Let me start off by saying we seek out the best when it comes to food and when we heard Maria's was Michelin rated we inevitably couldn't wait to try it out. ***Im not one to dish out negative reviews as I know restaurants work hard to keep their doors open however when it's not good, it's not good*** 1. Service : We were seated and immediately received our menus. 2 minutes later our server arrived and asked "You ready?" There was no welcome, no introduction, no asking if we had dined with them before. We said we needed some time with the menu and 2 minutes later he came back and asked if we were ready again. This happened 4 times, all within 2-3 minutes of each other -- essentially being rushed to place our order. We didn't allow this to set the tone, as we were excited to taste the food. 2. Food: to start we ordered Crispy Artichokes with Sea Salt and Mint Aioli and the Real Deal Baked Clams. The artichokes were canned artichokes deep fried, wet, oily and flavorless. Not crispy. We added salt in hopes to jazz it up. The aioli was lackluster to say the least. Honestly could reason with this being on a TGIFridays menu but a Michelin rated restaurant?? What a mistake. The baked clams were bready and tasted like campbell's cream of mushroom soup. The tone was set from here. For our mains we ordered: Pappardelle 6 hr Lamb Ragu with Whipped Chèvre and Fresh Mint and the Charred Octopus. First bite of the Pappardelle and was met with overcooked paper thin ribbons of pasta, in very little sauce that literally tasted like Chef Boyardee. As for the Octopus, it was perfectly cooked, the beans were flavorful and the caperberries added a nice saltiness to it. Wine: 2 glasses of the Pinot Noir, which was the highlight of the meal. I don't know if this was an off night?? but SUPER disappointing for a 200$ meal! read more

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week , HVRW This week I went to Michelin rated Maria restaurant in New Rochelle for dinner where I had delicious, generous and reasonable three-course menu for less than $50. #HVRW runs until November 12. For those seeking fall foliage, here's more info: https://valleytable.com/restaurant-week/ #curious_eater #hudsonvalleyeats read more

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Perhaps picking Valentine's Day as my first time eating here was a mistake as it's a busy night. Food was good overall, branzino was bland. Please tell your busboys to slow down and not be so pushy. They asked to clear the table 3 separate times. The first time was about 5 minutes after we received our entrees. I thought they were joking at first. Our entrees were not even half eaten. They Then proceeded to take my drink without asking if I was finished (I wasn't), as my wife was still finishing her glass of wine. read more

Been here more than once. Great lunch place. Don't sleep on the gnocchi. The dessert menu is extensive.

Want to Impress Your Taste Buds... Head to Maria's! Maria's is, without a doubt, one of the best restaurants in Westchester. With Chef Gio at the helm, creativity and flavor go hand in hand. His consistent excellence has rightfully earned him numerous awards and he shows signs GETTING EVEN BETTER! This is where chefs go when they dine out. Some of our favorites...grilled octopus, gnocchi with oxtail ragù, and his ever-evolving curry dishes bursting with bold, refined flavors. The wine list is a journey in itself. Gio offers one of the most thoughtfully curated selections around. He's incredibly knowledgeable without a hint of pretentiousness. He is happy to discuss his wine game and have you taste some incredible wine. Maria's team is on point masters in the hospitality industry were everyone is welcome and you feel at home. read more

Maria Restaurant - ask and learn about the GREAT PINOT NOIR - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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Maria's is a hidden gem- small, intimate, and perfect for date night. The food is always spot-on, and the drinks are just as impressive. Cozy vibes, big flavors. . read more

Food was excellent. Service and ambiance was as expected. I often forget about this hidden jewel that's had a few Michelin ratings. Probably a top 10 in Westchester County. read more

Maria Restaurant - Michelin 2023 - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

The clam appetizer was horrendous and it smelled sour. We informed the server but instead of apologizing, he said their kitchen never encountered that problem today. So in the spirit of fairness...make your money more useful and go somewhere else closer to this place like McDonald's. I went here before many times and it was great but I am greatly disappointed. Will never come back. read more

I'm visiting from out west , I grew up in Manhattan so I know good Italian food and this place was just wonderful! I had fried artichokes to start so freaking yummy and I had their Sunday sauce pasta delicious delicious and the bartender. Erik was fabulous and made me the best lemon drop. I highly recommend this place. If you're looking for a local wonderful family owned restaurant people were friendly at the bar as I was here by myself. read more

Maria Restaurant - Front of restaurant - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Food was descent. Sat at bar where it looked like the bar tender was working entire room?? Not sure. However, apparently the owner was situated at end of bar, watching pictures he posted on the only TV with his friends like it was his house. Very awkward sitting there. Not great experience read more

Did eat there a month or so later. Very good. The service was quick and the ambiance was classy but warm as always.

My wife and I have patronized Maria several tome. The menu dishes are creative and well prepared. Service is consistently solid.

Food was ok . I've had better. Service was rushed & our empty dishes sat on table for a while . Ran out of sparkling water on Saturday night 6:30 pm . For me not a Michelin star restaurant. I dine out at lot & have been to quite a few Michelin star restaurants. I actually felt sick after eating spinach gnocchi & bolognese. Definitely not good experience. read more

super mid. table service not the best and do not honor reservation times. eric the bartender is the only saving grace at this place. the gnocchi was very tender, the clams were good. artichoke appetizer completely under seasoned, meatballs just okay, tartare meh not sure how this place got in the michelin guide tbh read more

Despite having reservation we had to wait more than 1 hour for our table. Also our server was rude to us, and over all the service was very poor. Food was decent enough but you can get the same quality or even better food in the area with a much affordable price read more

This place is the best italian spot i've been to in this part of town. I highly recommend it brings be back to my travels in italy. the pasta was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was if grandma made it in her kitchen with love. i will always come back here whenever i can and absolutely loved all the dishes especially the gnocchi ! worth the trip if you're not from the area. Maria restaurant is a gem and the service was phenomenal. it is perfect for date night or a family outing. thanks for hosting us! 10/10 A+ read more

Maria Restaurant - Gnocchi Short Rib Ragu Lunch - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Good spot for a quick meal. Food is good and service is great. Not a bad spot. 8.5/10

We walked in on a Thursday night, fully expecting a long wait, as we've been familiar with how good and popular Maria has been over the years. To our surprise, there were plenty of tables and we were seated at a two-top. We were offered a four-top because it was a slow night, but stayed where we were. Since there were only two of us, we went for the 2 apps, 1 main approach. And a pair of glasses of Pinot Noir. Which might've been the stingiest pour of wine I've ever had in my life -- disappointing. We ordered the Food Cart Chicken Thighs and the Eggplant Fries appetizers. And we elected for the Mafaldine with Lamb Ragu for our shared main. Very quickly, the meatballs showed up. We didn't order meatballs, so our server took them back. But the Food Cart Chicken Thighs quickly arrived after that. Simply tremendous. Succulent and aromatic, generous in size, I could've had two servings. And I almost did because a second serving suddenly showed up. We told them we already got our order. Second screw-up. The Eggplant Fries had great flavor, but the texture was a little... floppy. Such is the nature of cooked eggplant. I was really looking forward to the Mafaldine with Lamb Ragu. When it arrived, we didn't get our mafaldine. The dish seemed to have been made with pappardelle instead. Damnit, I really wanted mafaldine. They were kind enough to already portion our main into two separate servings since we were sharing it. The ragu was a sweeter than I was expecting, but it was definitely good. The texture of the papardelle was tremendous. Wasn't the mafaldine I'd ordered. So it'd been a while since we were at Maria. I fear its best days are behind it. It's still good, it's just not great. The drop off is real, and I couldn't help but wonder if they'll be able to turn this around. Because I like Maria and I want to keep liking Maria. read more

I had my doubts about this place because I saw the name of the cocktail on the menu on the website, which had a political component. It mattered to me, but we still decided to go to this restaurant. And now for the food, we really enjoyed it, rarely is there octopus well done and crispy. Ravioli with mushrooms had a good rich flavor and the salmon tartare was very fresh and tasty as well. In general, I definitely recommend this place. read more

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My best friends neighbor is a regular here and she told us how incredible the food is so we decided to give it a whirl and we are so happy that we did ! Cute little restaurant with dim lighting , very romantic for date night , we chose the corner table that's all alone to the right of the entrance , I think this table is absolutely perfect if you're on a date ! I wasn't but who cares lmao Our waitress Halima was the bomb ! She really made the whole experience, I ordered everything she recommended and could barely walk out I was so full but hey it's 2020 YOLO For appetizers we ordered the baked clams , my daughter never eats baked clams but we were fighting over these , the bread is incredible , they serve it with warm olive oil . For entrees I had the lamb shank , Mediterranean flavors , meat falls off the bone , highly recommended My daughter had the shrimp francese , it's served with the shrimp Francese in one plate and pasta in another which I liked , this was also very good , incredible clean flavors . Desserts we had the famous dannoli , a donut cut in half filled with cannoli cream and you have the option of adding Nutella and you know we did lol Also the classic manhattan tartufo which was really good as well . Nice cocktail list, excellent wine list. Can't wait to return and thank you again Halima , we love you girl ! read more

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Love this local Italian bistro. Such a varied menu you've got so many options. Start with the small ( it's perfect for two) salad and the meatballs are a must. Chicken parmigiana is the size of the plate, and with pasta only Sasquatch could possibly clean the plate. Service is professional and friendly. If you have room for dessert stick to the cheesecake. Enjoy! read more

Maria Restaurant - Cheesecake- yum!! - Italian Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

We booked a graduation party here, and we had a fantastic time! Great food, great service, great ambiance - will definitely recommend and visit again. Thank you for making our celebration wonderful! read more

Good experience. Ambience nice, low-lit but you can see what you're doing. Little touches like real candles, good quality furniture and flatware, etc., shouldn't go unnoticed. Quick and accommodating waitstaff and front-of-house. Menu was varied, anywhere from classic red sauce to more uncommon flavors. I actually wish I had tried something more unique, but the pork chop parmigiana was excellent. My partner's pasta dish was also excellent. Well done on the desserts, a tiramisu and tartufo. And, something that is often tragically overlooked at even excellent restaurants, but not at Maria: good coffee! Nice touch. Dinner for two, dessert, a beer, a coffee, and a soda was $120, so ... a bit heavy, but the experience was excellent. Will be back when I can. read more

This is an excellent place, but we found it to be overhyped and overpriced. The food is very good, but I'm not sure how it got mentioned in Michelin three years in a row. It didn't seem that amazing. I had the spaghetti carbonara, and while it was good, I've had carbonara that was just as good, if not better, at more "average" places. We also had the pork chop and the fettuccine with lamb ragu. Again, they were very good, but not astonishingly so. The service was fine, but I'm not sure how this place qualifies as fine dining. The servers were wearing sweaters and t-shirts. Way too casual! The ambiance is interesting. The screen over the bar flashes very random images, a lot of which have nothing to do with Italy. Pick a theme, please. read more

Maria's Restaurant is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! No matter what you order, it is an amazing culinary experience! Chef Gio is beyond talented and everything he creates is exceptional and done with love! His hospitality compares to none!! The resaurant itself is beautiful!! The wait staff is very attentive! You will not be dissappointed! read more