Great spot loved the atmosphere and service Food and drinks were on point this review was made in 2022-2023 and I had it in my drafts barely came across highly recommend this restaurant read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a great happy hour experience at Marmo and will definitely be back. The space has such a warm, stylish vibe that feels perfect for unwinding after work or catching up with friends, and the happy hour menu offers really solid options. Christian took excellent care of us throughout the evening. He was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making great recommendations without ever feeling pushy. Service was perfectly paced, and he made sure everything came out just right. For food, we ordered the cacio e pepe and the Tuscan chicken, and both were fantastic. The cacio e pepe was rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned with that classic peppery bite, while still feeling light enough to enjoy during happy hour. The Tuscan chicken was equally impressive, tender and flavorful with a delicious sauce that paired perfectly with the sides. Everything tasted fresh and well executed. Between the great atmosphere, excellent service from Christian, and standout dishes, Marmo made for an ideal happy hour spot. Already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. read more

I made a reservation at Marmo for a party of seven at 8:45 PM, but we weren't seated until 8:59 PM. Not a big deal on its own, but the experience went downhill from there. We ordered everything at once, and our server mentioned bread would come with a mascarpone spread. The bread arrived, but the spread never did. The wait for food was very long--by 9:37 PM, we still hadn't received appetizers. When the food finally came, everything (apps and entrées) arrived at the same time. There were also several order issues. My friend ordered a piccolo squid ink pasta but was given a larger (and more expensive) grande. I ordered my steak medium, but it came out rare. When I asked, the server initially insisted I ordered medium rare in a rude tone, then later admitted I was right and took it back. It came back overcooked and burnt--unacceptable for an $88 steak. The rest of the food didn't make up for it. My pasta was overcooked and falling apart, and the sides were room temperature and overly salty. To top it off, there was a "facilities fee" added to the bill that was never disclosed anywhere, which felt misleading. The ambiance was nice, but it was so loud. Overall, between the long wait, poor service, incorrect orders, and disappointing food, the experience was not worth it. I wouldn't return. read more

Marmo - SQUID INK CAMPANELLE - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I came here to celebrate a birthday and the experience was honestly disappointing. We had reservations for 8:45 but weren't seated until later, which was already off to a bad start--but fine, things happen. What wasn't fine was the service. Our server, James M, was unfriendly and argumentative. My friend clearly ordered her steak medium (all of us heard it), yet he insisted she didn't. After going back to check, he realized he was wrong, gave a very half-hearted apology, and said they'd "throw it back on the grill." It came back burnt. Another friend ordered a small ("piccolo") but was given a large ("grande") and charged for it. The bread was cold, not good, and didn't even come with the butter it was supposed to include. Food overall was overly salty--every dish except the carrot salad. The red snapper was full of bones, making it difficult and unpleasant to eat. To top it off, there was a facility fee added that was never disclosed. 10/10 would never come back. read more

Ladies Night Out at Marmo was definitely one for the books! The vibes were immaculate--drinks flowing, laughter nonstop, and just an overall good time with the girls. What we tried: * Caesar salad - fresh, light, and a solid starter * Bolognese - rich, hearty, and comforting * Chicken parmigiana - cheesy, saucy, classic done right * Crawfish risotto - not quite the hit we expected, a little underwhelming * Gulf red snapper - THE STAR OF THE SHOW! Let's talk about that snapper...baby, it was divine! Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and sitting in that creamy sauce like it knew it was the moment. Easily the standout dish of the night. Overall, Marmo delivered on flavor, ambiance, and experience. Even with the risotto missing the mark a bit, everything else more than made up for it. Final: Great food, great energy, and a perfect spot for a girls' night or date night. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Went here for an impromptu date night! All the tables were reserved, but we were told we could sit at the bar and I'm honestly so glad we did. The bartender was super helpful and knowledgeable about everything on the menu and was very attentive and let us have a great experience. The food was phenomenal, and we definitely loved every bite that we had. We will definitely be returning in the future! Would highly recommend read more

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Soso perfect for a date night that doesn't destroy your piggy bank! There was live music, attentive bartenders, and beautiful interior. We got an assortment from the happy hour menu and, though portions were small, it was to expected by the $5-$8 price range for each dish. read more

Marmo - Oysters, veal bolognese, spicy rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

A great HH at Marmo! One of the best and affordable HH menu's I've seen. I would highly recommend getting the Oysters, Ceaser Salad, and the White Fish Rillette. The lamb was okay, it was a little chewy and the pasta could use a bit more salt. It does get really crowded during this time but outside seating is just as wonderful! Overall, 8/10. read more

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The service fro. Start to finish was impeccable!! Comfortable, not rushed, attentive but not overwhelming. We had the charcuterie starter and it was delicious. I had the gnocchis with Ragú and fava beans and wow!!! Was amazing. We did the small portions of pasta and trust me it's so much!! My husband did the penne ala vodka and the pasta was perfection!! Homemade and very good. Desserts were lovely. The panna cotta was for sure the way to go! We really enjoyed the whole experience as well as the food. 100% would go back and would recommend. read more

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Wow wow wow. This is a must try restaurant in Houston. Here are some details about the experience. The boundaries of Italian definitely are expanded by this spot! Our server Fernando was kind and informative about the menu items; including being attentive to our small party Atmosphere: Enjoyed a beautiful early spring dinner on the patio. Blending some people watching with great weather. Food: Delicious, creative and a party for the taste buds. Nice pre-course bread and cheese. Some seafood items, some traditional items and a few twists on before seen dishes (specifically regarding the apps) Service was good, but I was just a little thrown off by the mandatory 20% gratuity for our party of five. (Slight drop in the score) Good experience and all things considered, I would go again. read more

Marmo - CHARRED OCTOPUS - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Upscale Italian food with limited vegetarian options. I visited with a group of friends and tried two appetizers (Caesar salad and burrata) and had the eggplant parm. Eggplant parm was unique and tasty. It comes as a stacked square shape with layers of eggplant and a breaded crispy layer on top. I only saw two other spaghetti dishes available as other entree options. As with most Italian food spots meals are carb heavy for vegetarians and not as filling. Ambiance was upscale but service was very slow the day we went. Our food and check took a while to come out. Total meal time was more than two hours. I don't think I would visit again due to limited vegetarian food options and high price point. read more

Marmo - EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here on a whim. Didn't know they have a happy hour menu. It gave us an opportunity to try a few items and drinks. Our waiter Isaiah was very hospitable and gave us a few suggestions on what to try. He was so sweet and gave us a complimentary glass of prosecco to cheer our evening. They had live music, which we particularly enjoyed. We stayed after dinner and dessert o hear him. read more

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Nice spot in Montrose!! Appreciate the valet which is validated by the restaurant. Excellent service- Nicole took great care of me and my friends!! Gave great recs too. The apps are just ok to me- meatballs are fine, charcuterie board isn't that large, all pretty standard. Not anything bad but not anything to write home about either. The mains are really where it's at. The squid ink pasta is phenomenal- the pasta isn't overcooked at all, the texture is perfection, and the crab meat is such a fun addition. The chicken Marsala was my fave- the sauce is full of savory mushroom goodness. Would come back just for these two dishes! read more

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Marmo has been all over my TikTok, so I decided to finally try it out with my family, and I totally understand the hype. I honestly think about the rigatoni alla vodka pasta daily. Gosh, it was so good. Not a want, but a need to go back! I ordered the piccolo size, and it was the perfect size for me. I added grilled chicken with it, which was okay. Maybe I'll try lobster with it next time. We shared the endive salad as an app, which was delicious. My parents ordered the gulf red snapper and veal chop milanese, which they unfortunately didn't like too much. (We'll probably stick to the pastas on future visits.) My sister ordered the spaghetti alla chitarra, which she said was okay. We made a reservation for a Friday night, and we were immediately seated upon arrival. The staff was very attentive and service was quick. One of the managers even stopped by our table, and we chatted with him for a little bit. They have a pianist near the bar, but we couldn't really hear them because there was also music playing in the background. There is valet available, which they validate. There's also a parking garage for the Montrose Collective area, but I'm not sure if you have to pay for it. Overall, I give 5 stars for vibes and 4 stars for food. I'll definitely be back, most likely for their happy hour with the girlies. Who can beat $5 pasta! read more

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parking: 5/5! they validate valet parking. there is also a parking garage connected to the restaurant. ambiance: 5/5! gorgeous space. and a piano player :) service: 4/5. hostess was really sweet, server was fine caesar salad: 4/5. not your traditional caesar salad - it was very vinegary. which i liked! but i simply cannot justify spending $17 on lettuce. beef tenderloin: 5/5! so delicious and flavorful. $68 smashed potatoes: 4/5. really yummy but $15 for potatoes is a little crazy. skirt steak: 5/5! so yummy! $48 side sauces (chimichurri and bone marrow jus): 3/5. these were $4 each and the smallest portions ever. both sauces were fine. overall: 4.4/5 read more

Marmo - Beef Tenderloin, Squid Ink Campanelle, Skirt Steak - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

On my visit to Houston I stumbled on this elevated restaurant for lunch. It was so gorgeous inside and the bartender and host were so welcoming. The oysters were pretty good and very fresh but the star of the show were the espresso martinis, squid ink blue crab pasta, and the lobster pasta. I was so taken back on how well balanced all the flavors are. read more

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Started with the Tuscan Fried Chicken and Calamari. I mean it was fried chicken so of course it was gonna be good, aioli on the side was tasty. Calamari was pretty good too I like how it was served. For the man I got the Veal Tagliatelle which also was good, nothing spectacular to note but really good pasta and high quality meat. Had The Corsini to drink because I love tea and this cocktail was super light and refreshing. read more

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What a great pick for Monday lunch! This place had been on my list and social media timeline for quite some time. They had a 29 dollar menu that included an app and entree and an additional charge for dessert. I ordered the corleone, house salad and gnocchi. I was pleasantly surprised and full. My server was excellent. She gave me great suggestions for my drink. The weather was great so I selected to sit outdoors and was not disappointed. read more

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Came for dinner with a few friends! Had a prior reservation so was able to walk in and get seated immediately! Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful with several suggestions. I personally had the spicy rigatoni with grilled chicken and it was delightful! Very well seasoned and a great size for a half portion! The ambiance is very quant and nice will definitely recommend and be back. read more

Marmo - RIGATONI - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been to marmo for dinner in the past; and happy hour this recent time. For happy hour you have the option to sit near the bar or on the patio. Wine and spirits available on discounted prices. Cocktails for an additional fee. Food wise amongst the girls we tried the charcuterie board, Caesar, chicken bites, meatballs and vodka pasta. One of the ladies order the squid ink again off the dinner menu because she tried it last time and wanted the full item this go round. Service was prompt and efficient in the beginning. Slowed down a little as it got more crowded as to be expected honestly. We did have to change tables because the one next to us had 2 kids that were throwing ice from one of their drinks to another splashing onto our table. The mother had little to no control over them as they were going back and forth through the bushes and the walkway behind the patio. It was to the point we were going to tell the kids to sit down for her so we thought best to ask to relocate. Not sure if the employees were using the restroom to change before shift but the line was oddly long and many patrons gave up waiting. When they finally came available for those of us who stayed in line it was all ppl in uniform lol Either way we enjoyed the experience. read more

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My group of three came in on a Thursday around 5:30 PM. One member of our party arrived a little later and sat down while our server was already at the table, and he didn't acknowledge her at all and walked away. Seriously? Throughout the evening, our server would disappear for long stretches of time that we thought he left for the day. When we did see him, he would be attending to other tables (which is understandable!) but he would repeatedly walk past ours with no acknowledgement. What could have been a 2 hr dinner ended up 3.5hrs because of the service. I even walked to the bar to ask if we could close out there. We felt TRAPPED. He walked past our table again & I had to flag him down to close our tab. One member of our party let him know that he added an extra glass of wine to her tab when she only had one. He played with his machine for a few seconds to "fix it". How does 1 glass of wine and 1 chicken parm end up being $77? He did not fix her ticket. You know when you think something could just be an off night and give it some grace? It's like this EVERY time I go to Marmo. For a restaurant with a classy atmosphere, the level of service does not match up. The food and ambiance are nowhere near enough to make up for consistently poor service. I tried to look for the server's name so you could avoid him specifically, but safe to say you can expect that lack of service from anyone you get. There are PLENTY of other restaurants in town that can actually tick all the boxes. Save yourself the 3-4 hrs you can actually enjoy elsewhere. read more

Friendly service, where water is refilled often. The happy hour deal offers smaller portions and allows one to try a variety of foods. The polpette is a meatball blend of veal and pork. The tomato sauce is great and plentiful and it comes with a toasted bread with a ricotta spread on top. The rigatoni alla vodka was on the firm side, but a very flavorful dish. If you like basil this one is a must get. The veal bolognese was stellar, and very flavorful as well. A happy hour without one of these would be wrong. We also tried the Tuscan chicken, which was good but not great. The garlic aoli didn't add much, and overall left some to be desired. We will definitely come back again and try the whitefish rilletes, oysters, and grilled shrimp, all of which got some great reviews from nearby tables. read more

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Absolutely love it here. The best bolognese I've ever had. Ambiance was nice, live music was nice. It was my 2nd visit here. We came for my godsisters birthday. She loved it. The service was great! read more

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Had an amazing time at Marmo! This restaurant is located within the Montrose Collective, a collection of shops and restaurants with a super cute courtyard in the middle. Marmo has both indoor and outdoor dining options, and my friends and I decided to sit outside for our meal. The vibe was really nice, with soft jazz music playing and dim lighting illuminating our table. The service was very friendly. I ordered the Squash Gnocchi with Braised Duck (a seasonal item, I was told) and a side of the Brussel Sprouts. Both items were so incredibly delicious. The Brussel Sprouts were crispy, sweet, and nutty, with a hint of spice. The gnocchi dish was rich, sweet, and just perfectly prepared. The braised duck literally melted in my mouth. My total, including everything, came out to around $55, which I thought was reasonable given the restaurant experience and the quality of the food. I definitely recommend coming here, whether for a nice date or a fun outing with friends! I will certainly be back! read more

Marmo - Squash Gnocchi with Braised Duck and Brussel Sprouts - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Beautiful restaurant for happy hour. Friendly attentive staff, live music, great bar to meet people. I stop by to take advantage of their happy hour from time to time. Food lacks flavor but is a good price point. Presentation of food is always appetizing. Just lacks real depth of flavor. But definitely one of my go to's when in the area. read more

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This is a limited review given I only briefly stopped by for happy hour and sampled a couple offerings - but will update soon! A few friends and I caught a quick happy hour here on a Tuesday evening. My friend was able to grab a patio table so we met her there. The first thing I noticed was how popular this spot was! Looks like quite a few Houstonians are aware of their wonderful happy hour. The patio is spacious and has a great temperature this time of year. Their happy hour menu is awesome. They have so many options, all delicious, at affordable prices. I tried a little of my friend's rigatoni alla vodka which had such a lovely, savory sauce - I can't wait to order a full version myself. I also opted for the oysters for myself. They tasted really fresh and I enjoyed the Calabrian chili side they were paired with. Sadly I was heading to another dinner event soon after so I had to pass on their other offerings but I have decided I will certainly be back soon! Our server was prompt and attentive, also very understanding that some of our party would have to leave early and offered to split our check in advance! All in all a great restaurant in central Montrose - can't wait to visit again! read more

Marmo - Oysters - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous -- such a vibe, period. The ambiance alone makes it worth visiting. Unfortunately, the noise level was a bit too much. In hindsight, we probably should have sat outside so we could actually have a conversation without yelling. That part was disappointing. It also took a little while for our waiter to come to the table, which wasn't ideal. I ordered the quail tortellini, and while it was very tasty, the portion was ridiculously small for the price. The menu overall was good, though. The appetizers were good, and dessert did not disappoint either. Overall, I think they could improve the menu and portion sizes for certain dishes. That said, the ambiance is definitely the highlight for me. I would probably go back for a couple of drinks and an appetizer just to enjoy the vibe again. read more

Marmo - Goat cheese toast delicious! - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Place is beautiful. Upscale restaurant. Went for lunch date with my husband. We ordered the carrot salad which was very refreshing. Even though we ordered pasta for lunch, the pasta was made in house and was so light that we could finish our portions and didn't feel carb overloaded at the end. I ordered the non alcoholic spritz - was fantastic. We would definitely come here again! Service is 10/10. read more

Marmo - SQUID INK CAMPANELLE - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came for the happy hour. It was pretty good pricing. I didn't try the food, but ordered the drinks. The tequila lemon drops were delicious!! I also ordered a tequila with sprite, but it honestly tasted like soda water. After HH ended, I purchased two shots, which were pretty pricey. It was $33 for two shots. However, the ambiance was nice. It was decorated nice inside, and there was plenty of patio seating. They validate valet parking, but there is also a parking garage. read more

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I visited Marmo during their happy hour on Saturday. You do not need reservations during happy hour, I was told by the hostess! It was a beautiful day so we were seated outside. Ordering was easy with our waiter and food cane out fast!..I got the meatballs and bolognese. 10/10! Everything was great and I can't wait to visit during dinner time! read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Probably a pretty biased review - came in for Houston Restaurant Week with friends and our baby. Trust me, I get this is a nicer Italian restaurant and not traditionally family friendly - however they do have baby high chairs so clearly it's not "adults only." The employee who sat us told us we could not have our stroller out and made us collapse it (which was fine) and when asked, told us there was no where he could store it for us. He was pretty rude about it and put us off from the start. Also note there are no baby changing stations in any of their bathrooms. Again, I know this is primarily a higher scale restaurant, but would be great if they were a little more accommodating. Food itself was good - they didn't have the crudo for a first course option per their online HRW menu, so they must've sold out. Our server was friendly and attentive and I enjoyed the complimentary starter bread and cheese. I got the charred octopus (+$8 up-charge) which was good for first course. I followed it up with the skirt steak with the add on broccolini option, which was another +$8 despite only 3 broccolini coming out. Pretty insane unless they were imported from an exotic country. The steak was good overall and I enjoyed the garlic it came with. For my final course, the tiramisu was delicious. Between a glass of wine, an espresso martini, and my Houston Restaurant Week choices and up-charges, I felt the meal didn't really come close to the price we paid + the initial interaction that seemed very anti-baby (she was well behaved the whole time). It was also very hot inside - maybe the AC was having trouble in the heat to maintain temperature. Overall - will be passing on Marmo for a while but you may enjoy it. I've been there a few times in the past and it's not always a bad experience! read more

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Tried out their happy hour on a Thursday during my work trip and it was a great experience! HH is only at the patio or bar, so I opted to sit outside. The bar inside is also very pretty but the weather outside was perfect. My waiter was very friendly and helpful and he even gave me some recommendations since it had been my first time eating here. I ended up ordering the Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Polpette, and the Caesar Salad for food and a Bees Knees with their Beefeater Gin for my cocktail. The amount I ordered was perfect for 1 person and the price was amazing too! Overall, I had a great experience and would like to thank my waiter for all of the recs! Definitely stop by this place for their happy hour if you get the chance to in Houston. read more

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Marmo Happy Hour is fantastic! So many great menu options to pick from with an excellent serving size that allows you to try multiple! Loved the shrimp - the dipping sauce that came with was amazing The patio is lovely to sit on and enjoy a nice afternoon. service was a tad bit slow however it was very busy so made sense looking forward to returning for dinner read more

Marmo - CAESAR - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Early reservations for dinner is highly recommended. Seated immediately upon arrival and checkin. Very busy during happy hour but valet is offered and validation is offered for free valet. George (our waiter) and staff was very friendly and provided very professional service. George provided his favorite and popular guest dishes upon our request being our first visit. I especially liked the crab brochette and the black ink pasta. Steak was perfectly cooked and juicy. Sat at dining area adjacent to bar. I bit noisy during happy hour but was not bad and still enjoyed the company and our meal. I would definitely come back again to try other items in the menu. Plenty spacious in main dining area and also offers outdoor seating. Make sure to check out meat window display as you walk to the restrooms next to kitchen. Individual restrooms is a plus as they are spacious and clean. Thank you again to George and supporting staff for great service and making our dining experience memorable. read more

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Second visit here and the quality and service is just as good as the first time. I tried the vodka pasta in the large size and added chicken, it didn't even need a protein it was very good lots of leftovers. Reasonably priced for the portion received. I'm not a fan of lobster, but the lobster diavlo dish was unexpectedly very good as well. It was busy, didn't realize happy hour is everyday. I think the mocktail I ordered was the minerva (don't remember for sure) it was $15 which is my only dislike why are regular drinks priced the same as cocktails and then it didn't taste good but other than that marmo is still one of the best restaurants in the city. read more

Marmo - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I cannot tell you how much I love this place. My job brought us here for a retreat dinner as we get ready for the new school year. Well. Well...it's gorgeous inside. A great work space, happy hour space and altogether anything space. The service was great by our waiter. They have such an amazing happy hour. Vodka Pasta Meatball Pasta Cesar Salad Grilled Shrimp Was my order, $23 for all. No kidding. I ordered the salad twice !!!!! So add $5 more. lol. I am coming back here before school starts to live it up!!! This is a must!!! My EA did a great job selecting this place. read more

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Perfect birthday dinner. When I dine out, I'm looking to have something I wouldn't make on my own or at least a very excellent rendition of a dish. The duck is excellent. Get the duck! Not until I came back home to Cali and ordered a very similar dish elsewhere, did I realize not every duck+dark cherry dish is built the same. The fish was good. The sauce, good & sweet. The oysters were ok, accompanied by an ok mignonette. Overall: This restaurant is sexy, the service is impeccable and there was enough variety for my girls and I to taste multiple star dishes read more

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I came here specifically for happy hour mid-week, and it was already packed--which says a lot. Only a few seats left at the bar, but the bartenders were super attentive and fast. The happy hour bites were excellent. I had the Tuscan fried chicken, Caesar salad, and polpette, all flavorful and well-prepared. This place can definitely be on the pricier side for dinner, which probably explains why happy hour draws such a crowd. Great value, great food, and great service. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Let's start with the parking situation, they have valet in front of the restaurant, and it's free once you get the ticket validated, the problem is once you leave, you have to walk across the street and wait in a long line to get valet to pull up your car. We had reservations for a Saturday night and they took us right on time. There was a girl walking around giving out a small piece of dry bread and hard cheese. I asked her for some butter as the bread needed either oil or butter. Pretty sure she didn't speak English because she never came back with the butter! We ordered a delicious cocktail with hibiscus flavor and the crab bruschetta. The crab was delicious and the bread was flaky and flavorful. We ordered the small portion of lobster fra diablo pasta and the skirt steak. Both dishes were good but nothing to rave about. The steak was extremely salty and the pasta just tasted like you can open a can of pasta sauce at home and throw a few pieces of lobster in it. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu and peach crostata. The tiramisu was creamy, with great flavors, however the peach crostata was bland and flavorless. I wasn't impressed with this place at all. read more

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Came here from Tiktok and some client referrals. They supposedly had these amazing happy hour 5 dollar pastas but it was actually very limited and the portions is like for toddlers. My toddler finished the whole pasta. We ended up having to order from the main menu and I thought it was mediocre. I definitely prefer north Italia. Oysters on the Half Shell (4/5): Refreshing and clean, not too briny. * Meatballs (3/5): Decent seasoning, but a bit too firm and nothing really special. * Blue Crab Bruschetta (5/5): My favorite! The combo with avocado and spicy red jalapeños gave it a perfect kick -- light and refreshing. * Tuscan Fried Chicken (2/5): Just okay. Had a slight citrus flavor, but overall pretty forgettable. * Bolognese (4/5): Solid dish -- flavorful sauce and perfectly al dente pasta. Tried both the happy hour portion and full size. * Squid Ink Campanella (4/5): Nicely cooked with a good seafood flavor and a bit of crunch. read more