This was a first impression visit- party of 8. I called for a reservation. Special occasion on a saturday night at 8PM. Located in a suite next to a package store. Free small parking lot in front. Free extra parking across the street. The total was about $150 for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 drinks, and a dessert. Pros The quiet, intimate, and classy atmosphere was exactly what I needed for my family. When we first arrived, our table was not ready and we had to wait outside. However we were given continuous updates on when the table would be ready, they apologized, and they were very understanding. Considering we were a large party in an intimate space, we understood and only waited about 20 minutes before the table was ready. You could tell the food was fresh, the orders came fast, and the service was amazing. The fresh in house pasta took everything to the next level. It was the perfect night out. Cons The establishment is intimate so I do not think it would ideal for extra large parties. I had a party of 8 at 8PM but I dont know if they could have accomodated us if it was any earlier during prime dinner time. I wish they had a better parking situation but its not bad and its free. Would I Recommend: Absolutely! I will be returning! No complaints. Follow me here on Yelp and @jessreviewss on Tik Tok/Instagram for more. read more

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I visited Mezza Luna with my little family this year to celebrate my birthday and had a lovely experience. I randomly decided that I wanted Italian so we decided to check them out for the first time. Mezza Luna is located in a very small plaza with a tight parking lot. I'm so glad that I read the reviews in advance about parking, but I still wasn't prepared for what we saw. Surprisingly, there were 2 or 3 open spots when we visited around 7pm. We had reservations and were quickly seated after being greeted. The restaurant itself was quite intimate, offering only a few tables that were laid out in a manner that had us all quite close. But it worked! Since we had our son with us, they already had a high chair ready for us but he slept through the entire dinner, which also shows how peaceful it actually was in there. I started with a glass of chianti and it paired perfectly with the complimentary starter bread. That focaccia was so fresh! The crust had a great crunch but it was still soft and fluffy inside. We went with the meatball appetizer special which included 4-5 meatballs covered in marinara, fresh tomatoes and burrata. They were delicious, although the tomatoes being cold was a bit of a surprise. For dinner, I went for the chicken piccata and my partner opted for the chicken marsala. Both were great and packed with flavor. Such an unassuming place with tons of flavor waiting inside - perfect for date night or just a nice Italian dinner! read more

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Coming back here as a regular, I have never had a disappointing experience!! Highly, highly recommend their daily specials for dishes truly unique and flavorful, do note they tend to be pricier however. This time we got the bell pepper and smoked cheese pasta (daily special), lasagna, the arancini (daily special), and potato and leek soup (soup of the day). Everything was delicious!!!! The bell pepper with smoked cheese was superb, the creamy sauce had a hint of sweetness from the peppers but held a lot of the smoky flavor. The pancetta then added just a hint of saltiness and were flavor bombs that really complemented the entire dish!! The lasagna was also really good in terms of flavor!! The texture was very soft, almost like butter; not sure if it was intended but we preferred lasagne with more solid noodles. The flavor was unbeatable however. The starters were also really good, the arancini with meat and peas inside was so comforting and hearty, and the saffron potato and leek soup was good but had quite a delicate flavor. The dessert was an amorino tiramisu, which had very flaky layers in between cream. It was not too sweet or heavy, which was nice after our large meal. I always see the same wait staff and chef every time I come; it really feels authentic, cozy, yet elegant. Truly a special Italian place in Atlanta!! read more

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This was a lovely place for an intimate night out. The small restaurant made for a special date night, and our server was helpful and excellent. She recommended great wines for us, and helped us decide on what food to order as well. My husband enjoyed the soup special, which was a creamy artichoke soup with pieces of lobster. Then we shared the chicken Saltimbocca with spaghetti and the pasta alla Amatriciana. The chicken dish had a lot of salt and pepper, but was tasty. The pasta was very nice, but the meat had a smokiness that I almost found bitter, so it wasn't the best pasta I've had in Atlanta. I will definitely return to try other menu items because it all looked great. There is a small parking lot, but you can find extra parking across the street. read more

Mezza Luna - Chicken Saltimbocca with spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Amazing place. The best Italian in the city a bit pricey but great for a date night. Me and my husband love it here. They have great service

This is a mom n' pop place that we are willing to drive out to from the N Druid Hills area. They recently got new ownership. The service was very warm and the have a decent menu. The food is delicious. The desserts divine. The price is so affordable. They have plenty of vegetarian options as well. We are looking forward to bringing family when they come to visit. read more

We just moved right down the road from Mezza Luna and we pass it all the time driving around Smyrna so my husband and I went to try it last night and wow, we loved it! The staff were wonderful, the place had such a homey feel, and the food was fantastic! We loved the bruschetta we ordered for the appetizer and the complimentary focaccia bread. But what really sealed the deal for us was the special they had that night- the pesto pasta. I love pesto and have had it many times but this by far is the best pesto dish I've had! So yummy and flavorful and a very good size portion! We were too full to try the dessert but they looked yummy and will definitely be back! read more

Mezza Luna - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

I cannot, give this establishment, enough praise! From the moment we walked in, it was an extraordinary experience. There was a guitar player, playing classic Italian ballads, it is a small, quaint, very Italian ambiance. The service was impeccable, the wine was superb and the food, was astounding! We are only in town for a couple of days, but we are returning for dinner again tomorrow! Almost forgot, I had the fettuccine alla pescatora and my husband had the veal parmigiana. Both were exceptional! We shared the meatballs and the Bruschetta. I don't think you can go wrong, with anything you order. Bon Appetit! read more

Mezza Luna did not disappoint! We went there not knowing anything about it except what we read online. Excellent service, Madelyn!! Atmosphere was very cozy, but what you would expect at a family owned restaurant. Which we always try to go to-not fond of chains! Food was great! Would recommend the mussels in white wine sauce for an app. They resource their seafood from a reputable wholesaler that flies the seafood in fresh!! Love that! I had the bolognese with homemade pasta. Excellent. My husband had pasta with sausage and broccolini-also very good. Dessert was irresistible with crème broule cheesecake and lemon cake with mascarpone cream and raspberry sauce. read more

Grazie mille Stefano for a fantastic meal to share with my friends. I ONLY go to Mezza Luna for Italian food when I am in the States. It is an experience - not just a meal! We were so busy enjoying the food, wine and fabulous service we didn't take pictures of the food! Camprese, Calamari, cacio e pepe, saltimbocca, and cannoli- pistachio liquor and profiteroles.. OMG!! So happy!! Cannot recommend enough!! read more

This was decent. I got some meatballs as an appetizer and they were cold, so not a great start lol. My husband ordered a special soup of the day, which was butternut squash and he really enjoyed it. For our mains, I ordered the gnocchi alla vodka and it was delicious! My husband ordered the chicken parm and did not seem too impressed with it, he said it was alright but nothing special. The focaccia bread was to die for though!! 3.5 but rounding up to 4 because of the bread. read more

Mezza Luna has gained a new fan! From the welcome to Jill our server to the meal - the entire experience was superb! We had all of the specials that Jill recommended and each bite built on the other resulting in a fully satisfied customer. The fact that Jill literally selected my meal for me by the way she described the dishes, like how easy is that?! Mezza Luna was such a lovely experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

Went in for dinner on a recommendation. Very good and authentic Italian fare. The bruschetta was great with the right amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It tried the broccolini and lobster soup. That was outstanding, you could always use more lobster of course. I went with the gnocchi alla vodka for my entree. It was rich but very good. The gnocchi was handmade in house and you could tell. The vodka sauce was creamy with a ton of flavor. The flavor of the sauce was enhanced with pancetta. We were too full to try dessert but everything else was excellent. read more

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Came to Mezza Luna for the first time on a date. Smaller inside than I anticipated but gives very warm and cozy vibe. The menu was easily digestible and wasn't overwhelming which I loved. I came without reading the menu first and was able to easily choose what I wanted to eat. Our server was nice and attentive. I ordered the gnocchi which was actually pretty good and the portion size was great which was what I was worried about because a lot of Italian restaurants struggled with a decent portion size. Very favorable and would likely order this again however the chicken parm also looked good as well. One thing to note is, the restaurant is a bit loud. I think it's because it's smaller in size and conversations carry so it definitely was a bit loud but it wasn't unbearable. There's a lot attached to the restaurant but it's shared with a liquor store so first come first served read more

Mezza Luna - Gnocchi Alla vodka - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

I drove to this quaint little restaurant in Smyrna because someone told me it was the spot for authentic Italian. Authentic? I couldn't say -- I've never been to Italy. What I can say is I ordered the lobster bisque, calamari, and seafood pasta, and every dish managed to be impressively... average. I've never been to Italy. The lobster bisque tasted more like a thin soup instead of being creamy. The calamari pieces were large and more rubbery than usual, and the seafood pasta was just okay with a very average marinara sauce. Service was also just okay. The décor and ambience were cute -- definitely a nice date night spot -- but I can't say the food matches the vibe. Cost was reasonable; I spent about $60. read more

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Recommend a reservation. White table without feeling elitist. Went during Christmas season and nicely decorated with singer and music playing. We reserved a table and requested no alcohol and was nice they didn't ask. Ordered several starters and entrees. Caprese salad was fresh. "Bread basket" was 6 toasted squares and has oil/ balsamic on table to dip. Request for more bread is an extra charge. Chicken piccata stole the show although chicken was a little dry. Only thing left on the plate was the capers. They had seasonal specials and desert- chocolate tiramisu which we split 3 ways. Not sure if it was because of the season but it was about a 2 +hour service. Will come back for nice occasion but not with something planned after. read more

We had a dinner reservation for a party of 7 at 7:30 pm on Friday, 1/3/25. The parking lot isn't too big, but there are more spots across the street. We were seated right away! From the outside, it looks like a little hole in the wall. But don't let that stop you! Very homey vibes. The restaurant was packed, but not overcrowded and we had plenty of space. Our waitress was awesome! Between the 7 of us, we split 3 appetizers, each got our own entree, and we split 3 desserts. We definitely could've gotten away with only 1 dessert, if that. And I had leftovers of my entree. Here's what I tried: - The bread was so good!! They gave us 3 baskets for our table, which was enough. - Calamari Fritti ($13): I'm not a huge calamari fan, but this was fine! Not a must-try for me. - Caprese Salad ($13): Tasty! - Arancini with Ground Beef and Spicy Tomato Sauce (Special): Good! The arancini were perfectly crispy on the outside and the sauce was delicious! - Eggplant Parmigiana ($20.95): My go-to dish at Italian restaurants is eggplant parmesan, and this one did not disappoint!! The sauce was so good. - Portobello-Stuffed Ravioli (Special): I split this and the eggplant with a friend. I couldn't have eaten the ravioli dish as my one entree because of how heavy it was, but splitting it was perfect! So so good! - Crème Brûlée Cheesecake ($10): Wow, this was so tasty!! Definitely my favorite dessert out of the three. - Tiramisu ($10): Very good! - Cannoli ($9): Good, but I would get the first two again next time. Others in my party got the Chicken Piccata ($21.95) and Linguini Clams ($23.95) and raved about both dishes! Decent-sized portions, super tasty food at a reasonable price! Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I came here on an early Tuesday night before a Brave's game. It was our first time and we were delighted with the staff, quality of food, and speed of service. Our waiter, Ricky, was fast and efficient and made great recommendations. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and it was the best I have eaten in Atlanta! My husband ordered the special, butternut squash ravioli with fried lobster. We also ordered calamari for an appetizer which was tasty. They also served complimentary cubed foccaccio which I thought was an interesting touch. Next time I am back, I will try dessert! This is a lovely place for date night or an evening with family. I would recommend reservations online as it is a small, intimate restaurant. read more

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Salmon piccata. Ordered medium. Came well done. That was only isssue. Great flavors. Great bread. Great service. I'll be back again read more

Mezza Luna - Salmon Piccata with spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

We made a reservation for Valentine's day months in advance. When we arrived at 7:00, we were told to sit in our car and wait for a table to open up. 30 minutes later, they finally sat us. We felt rushed, and the waitress handed us our check before we even asked for it. Nothing wrong with the food here, just not the best customer service and experience. It may only be like that on busy holiday's, but oh well. read more

A more accurate name would be: "Mezza Luna Pasta and Sausage" Not seafood. Other than that, there is a lot to be said about this otherwise very understated Italian Trattoria. Disorientingly low key, this hole in the wall is easily the finest dining to be had in Smyrna by a country mile. read more

Host Jaki greeted me a few seconds after entering. (I mistakenly gave her my order/ I don't go out much)Took me to a table then asked for drink order. A couple minutes later Jay/waiter came up to me and brought my cool water with no ice along with bread and oil. Very shortly after Jay came back with my meatballs. Impressed with the speed. Meatballs were very good with perfect firmness. My main entree of chicken parmigiana was also very good, delicious and served up swiftly. I left very content with notice of giving them a five-star rating. I left $45 cash. After an hour or so I pulled my receipt out of my pocket and saw the $1.20 convenience fee. Going back to the restaurant I spoke with Jay and told him I just wanted him to stop charging people that paid cash and give me back just $2. Agreed. All okay. read more

Mezza Luna - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Wow! Great Italian pasta made in house! Excellent service! Casual and relaxing ambiance. This place is a hidden gem. It looks so unassuming on the outside, but the inside is nice and the food is amazing. Our server was very attentive, gave great suggestions based on our comments, let us sample three different wines, and was friendly. We started with a Chilean sea bass ceviche served, which was a nice and light appetizer. For dinner, we split two main courses. The bolognese (red meat sauce) gnocchi had great flavor, and the house made gnocchi was probably the best I have eaten - perfect texture and consistency. The pasta alla amatriciana (spicy red sauce pasta with beef cheeks) was incredible. The pasta texture was amazing, and the sauce was fantastic. This was my favorite dish of the evening. Mezza Luna is a 10/10 rating for me. Highly recommended. We will definitely return. read more

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Food: I had the risotto. It tasted more like rice. The meal probably needed more time to cook. Ambiance: seems outdated on the inside. Service: excellent service. Very nice and prompt. read more

Mezza Luna - Risotto - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Lovely hole in the wall type Italian place with flavors that is amazing. All the dishes blew us away. The fettuccine and risotto were so good. The sauces for each made the dishes so good and rich without being too heavy. I forgot to take a picture but I also ordered a negroni sbagliato which was nice. We asked our waitress for wine recommendations and it was perfect to what we asked for! Also, always get dessert because the crème brulee cheesecake was the perfect ending to the night. The only critique I have is that the restaurant seemed to grease/wipe the floors so well that it is almost slippery to walk through so make sure to walk carefully through the restaurant and not slip. The restaurant is small so make sure to make reservations online. Definitely adding this restaurant to the list of places my repertoire of restaurants in Smyrna. read more

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If I could give them a 100/100 I would! Food is always delicious here. The servers are always super welcoming and kind. Never a dull moment. Thank you guys for having the BEST Italian food, by far one of my favorite! Will be returning! read more

We had an amazing time at Mezza Luna, enjoying the chicken parmesan and veal parmesan, both of which were incredibly delicious. Our server was super helpful with recommendations on food and wine, and attentive from start to finish. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The restaurant can get loud, making it difficult to hear your server or each other, but it is part of the neighborhood restaurant charm in my opinion! read more

Mezza Luna - Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Sunday lunchtime is the dinner menu. Lucky us.We ordered the Tomato Basil soup, Veal Saltimbocca and a Risotto (my favorite) with mushrooms. I think it's called Risotto AI funghi. I added pan-seared veal to mine. So tender. I could cut it with my fork. One of my favorite things about ML is that the food comes out so fresh and hot! No sitting on the counter, waiting to serve it. We had Americano coffees with our limoncello mascarpone layer cake. First time I realized how good their coffee is. Espresso and cappuccino are my usual go tos. Really sets us up for a sweet dessert. Cannoli, anyone? If you are looking for an outstanding local place, you will love the staff and owners/chefs at ML. read more

Mezza Luna - Risotto AI Funghi (I added Veal) - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Randomly found Mezza Luna on Apple Maps. I was in search of some good pasta. We arrived a few minutes before they opened. The ambiance was nice and the service was great. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu items. You should try their homemade noodles. The bread to start is chefs kiss! I had the fettuccine carbonara and my honey got the chicken Marsala. We will be visiting again to try more menu items soon! read more

Mezza Luna - Fettuccine Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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The food is tasty but I felt like we were treated very poorly. On our 1st attempt we were basically laughed out of the building because we didn't have a reservation, even though the bar was empty, I was told that was also reservation only....really? But fine if that's your policy, whatever. Many months later we tried their offerings at the Taste of Smyrna and decided it give it another shot. Made a reservation for 6:30, show up at 6:27 and were told the table wasn't ready and to go stand outside. Meanwhile another group shows up admitted they didn't have a reservation, wanted to 'try their luck' and were sat immediately. So despite following their rules this time we got to stand in the poorly lit parking lot next to the liquor store for 20 minutes. Again the food is good but not good enough to be treated like we were. Reservation rules should apply to everyone not just whoever you deem worthy. read more

Small place and tight quarters but excellent food, service and atmosphere. Worth the drive

I finally found Mt go for Italian. This spot is very quaint but also authentic. I left the gym and wanted pasta and found this place, in the cut, not bug parking lot but it's worth a date night, dinner, or even lunch. They had live entertainment and my food came fast for a to-go order and it was fresh. Service was good for a to go but the food was the highlight. I had chicken with prosciutto over pasta and it was amazing smokey and garlicky just how I imagined. I can't wait yo go back but with a date . read more

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We love going here - the food is always fabulous. This time I got the weekend special Osso Bucco with saffron risotto - incredible portion and quality of meat. The sautéed spinach is great too - garlicky. My husband got the chicken Parm which is always a winner. Etna Rosso Sicilian red wine was also fantastic. read more

Mezza Luna - Weekend special Osso Bucco with saffron risotto - incredible portion and quality meat - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Yum yum yum!! I took my mom here for dinner on a Friday evening, and was surprised that it wasn't its own brick and mortar (I almost passed it up). Parking is pretty scarce when you arrive so we had to park across the street (but not big deal). We made reservations and glad we did because it was pretty packed. They really maximized the space with seating but it wasn't too bad where you felt you were on top of people. We still had our privacy. I got the eggplant parmigiana which was delicious. The eggplant was nicely seasoned and crusted, YUM! My mom got the sea bass special with a lobster creamy penne pasta. She loved her dish. We definitely plan to come back for desserts. Overall, would highly recommend. read more

Mezza Luna - Eggplant Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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I was in town for a few days getting some writing done and decided to stay in Marietta. My friend who lives in Atlanta suggested we meet up for dinner at Mezza Luna and so we made a reservation. Last minute she had to cancel but I was still hungry (a girls gotta eat) so made sure to order some take out. There's a reason that this place is called the best Italian in the state of Georgia. The pasta here is fresh and even though I didn't die in the in, the decor is quaint and feels like old world Italian. Definitely a cool spot to take a date for a romantic dinner. I ordered takeout directly through the Yelp app and then drove the 15 minutes over to the restaurant. Food was ready and waiting for me when I arrived. A full order of the papardelle bolognese, which is one of the most popular dishes, fed me for 2 days. And it was delicious. I mean you really can't beat fresh pasta. It was tender and delicate. The sauce is flavorful and well seasoned and came with just the right amount of additional parmesan and fresh herbs. They also provided a piece of their focaccia bread to go with my order. The bread was very soft and a little bit doughy to my liking but definitely was a nice addition when toasted a bit. Next time I'm in the area I fully intend to dine in to get the full experience. read more

Mezza Luna - Papardelle Bolognese, focaccia takeout order - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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The restaurant has good Italian food with a couple of favorites like squid ink pasta and pasta Amaretra. You can get good service and eat at the bar as a solo too. read more

Small traditional Italian family restaurant with hand made pasta and a nice selection of Italian wines. We came for lunch and really enjoyed every bite. The restaurant is in a small building shared with another business. Parking is out front. The interior is cozy and with I'll guess 10 or 15 tables. The kitchen is in view from the tables in the front room. Our waiter was efficient and helpful. We each had a main course with a glass of red wine. My wife had Pappardelle Bolognese. I had Fettuccine alla Pescotora with marinara. And my son had chicken parmigiana. We all loved our meals. They arrived quickly and were extremely fresh and delicious. It was a memorable meal and I'm glad we stumbled across this restaurant. The cost was approximately $150 for three entrees and three glasses of wine. We felt it was well worth it. We came at a quiet moment. Just one other table was occupied. But our waiter said it is normally very busy. So reservations are recommended. read more

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One of the most authentic Italian restaurant left in Atlanta. They have daily specials. Everything is good. It is a hidden gem.

It's a very quaint setting, soft lightings, cozy setting. A gentleman playing the guitar with nice dinner music. Our waiter was awesome, very polite and professional. The odd came out in a timely manner. I would skip on the calamari, it was bland, tasted like the frozen kind you buy in the store, the tomato basil soup was a little bit salty with a canned tomato sauce taste . Basically, it was ok. The in house made special pist read more

Mezza Luna - Tomato basil soup - Italian Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Y'all know I don't give five stars willy-nilly, but this place shook me. It's close-your-eyes-and-try-not-to-moan delicious - every bite! At one point, I stilled myself and, with tears in my eyes, whispered that I was "having an experience." It was Saturday night, and I'm grateful I'd made reservations as the line was soon filling the parking lot. Around 7:00, a man began playing music and singing familiar songs in Italian. The space was cozy, small, and intimate with lovely wall art depicting some of my favorite spots in Italia. We started with the calamari which had a perfectly light batter and nice sauce. It was slightly under-salted, but I soon forgot all about that. They served the house focaccia next with some oil and vinegar. We were warned it was other worldly, and they were right. I cannot explain how delicious these little toasty bread morsels were. Then came the entrees: Pasta Alla Amatriciana, the fettuccini with seafood, and a special of house-made pasta with veal ragout, burrata, and fried artichokes (which I refused to share because they were take-your-clothes-off scrumptious, and I didn't trust my family's restraint). These need to be on the full-time appetizer menu! All three pasta dishes were exceptional, but the Amatriciana made with pork cheek was stellar! I will caution that I did not ask how much the special was because I assumed it'd be comparable to the other dishes, but it was $42! Oops. For my daughter's birthday, they served her two little yummy cannolis, but she also ordered the chocolate mousse cake which was exquisite! The service was flawless, the ambiance inviting, the food breathtaking, and the prices reasonable for the quality. Literally, it was the best Italian dining experience I've had since Rome. Bravo! read more

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