Dined here VERY last min on our first night of staycation. We're newly local to Orlando and moved from Atlanta. In Atlanta this was one of our go-to easy dates night spots if we had some shopping to do at Lenox. We had an unexpectedly boozy night the night before and wanted something easy and delicious and known instead of our initial plan to try a wine bar that was new to us. I skipped drinks altogether. Sean got a glass of Pinot Noir I got a favorite of mine- the Bolognese and my husband got the chicken parm. Both we were familiar with from previous experiences at the Atlanta location. Both solid choices. We also had a bread service and vining at served with that was different. Really good and a touch sweet. I asked the server to find out what the brand of vinegar used was and she did. She also offered to get me a little cup of it to take home with additional bread. What she actually brought out was a soup cup full of it. I looked up the brand and she basically gave me a full bottle of the vinegar free of charge as a take home garnish. What a sweet and and adorable gesture. Management; you are seeing this she was delightful and so sweet and I hope I did not get her in trouble. This was an incredibly kind gesture. She could not have been more adorable helpful or likable. We also got the butter cake. The seasonal version was a banana and oh my god was it good. We almost ordered a second helping. Just a fair warning if you dine at night this location is quite dark. Our Server was Justice who was truly the sweetest person. read more

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**Avoid This Place - Ruined Birthday Experience** We went here to celebrate a birthday, and while the staff did acknowledge the occasion with a birthday wish upon arrival, the entire dining experience went downhill fast from there. We ordered from the 3-course Magical Dining menu, expecting a standard 1-hour dinner. Instead, it was dragged out over 2 agonizing hours. The lack of customer service and attentiveness was appalling; it took an eternity for each course to reach our table. We couldn't help but feel we were being sidelined and deprioritized simply because we opted for the promotional menu. To prove it wasn't a kitchen delay, the table right next to us was turned over *twice* while we were still waiting on our meals. The General Manager did end up removing an appetizer from our final bill to try to make up for the atrocious service, but taking a few dollars off doesn't fix a ruined birthday dinner. To top it off, when I tried to share feedback directly, the QR code on the receipt to fill out their customer survey conveniently didn't work either. Save your time and money--go somewhere that actually values your business regardless of what menu you order from. read more

First time here and it's now one of our favorite restaurants. We started with the focaccia bread with ricotta dip. This was my favorite thing I ate. Everything about this was delicious from the amazing tasting olive oil dip to the ricotta pistachio dip. Don't miss out on this! We then shared the Fritto Misto from the magical dining menu. My family loved this. For our entrees, we ordered 2 pizzas for my kids (The Pig and Spicy Meatball), Squid Ink Tonnarelli from the magical dining menu, and the artichoke. My family really enjoyed their meals. I got the grilled artichoke. I have a weakness for artichokes. If I see them on the menu, I order it. However, this one isn't on my list to rave about. It was a little tough and bland. It felt like they just steamed it and then grilled it without seasoning it at all. The lemon aioli wasn't great. I would order something different next time. We ended the meal with the Salted Caramel Budino from the magical dining menu. This was good. It had really tasty caramel nutty salty topping. read more

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Outstanding Italian restaurant. The facility is top notch, food is excellent, services and management are also tops. Six of us tried different Magic Dining lunch specials. All were excellent. Caesar salad was as expected and good, Sicily meatballs were very good. Aranchi fresh and hot. Mains we had the rigatoni with meatballs spicy and delicious. Best pasta I have had in a long time. Chicken thighs okay. The cold appetizer platter was the best I have ever had. You have to get this. Most highly recommended!! read more

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Amazing food and the best service! We ordered the white truffle garlic bread, which was so buttery and yummy (our server recommended we try the focaccia next time, as it's even better). I had their kale and goat cheese salad - it was so rich and incredibly flavorful. We had a couple hour drive home, and our server gave us coffees to go, as it was late at night. Overall: Service is super friendly and the food is absolutely divine. I would highly recommend! read more

North Italia - Kale & Goat Cheese - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Met up with a colleague for lunch today and realized it's been YEARS since I've been to North Italia. I went when they first opened and remembered really enjoying it, but I have not been back for lunch. It was pretty quiet during that time. I ordered one of their zero proof mocktails, the 00 Spritz, which was light and refreshing. We decided to share a couple menu items including the beef carpaccio and the garlic knot sliders with pesto chicken parm. Prior to ordering, my colleague had asked our server about another menu item and the type of meat that was in the sauce because she cannot eat pork. It was clear that he was not very sure. For it not being very busy and most people dining in were on a lunch break, the food took quite a while to come out. We received the carpaccio first - it was very tasty and we both enjoyed it. When we received the garlic knot sliders, they looked amazing. It comes with 3 sliders and a side of fries. Once we began eating the sliders, my friend noticed that there was crispy prosciutto (aka pork) on them. This was not listed on the menu or mentioned by our server. Many people don't eat pork (for personal or religious reasons), so that ingredient really should be disclosed on the menu. Our server was apologetic and mentioned that they had just updated their menu so this must have been an oversight. Sadly, my friend did not have enough time left in her lunch break at this point to wait for something else to come out. I personally did enjoy the sliders and took the leftovers home. I also ordered the cacio e pepe pizza to-go to have for dinner later, and it was also very good. Besides that hiccup, overall the food was good and I would go back to try more menu items. read more

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Checked out North Italia during Magical Dining and enjoyed it. For starters, I had the cacio e Pepe arancini, Soo good. The braised short rib Marsala was really flavorful. Would like to come back and try other menu items. read more

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North Italia is one of those places that just feels good from the moment you walk in. The pasta tastes freshly made and full of flavor, they are a scratch kitchen afterall. We ordered the gem Caesar salad, bolognese, spicy vodka rigatoni and ordered the Italian donuts and panna cotta for dessert. The service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. It's the kind of spot where you want to linger a little longer, sharing bites and soaking in the cozy, lively atmosphere. A truly delicious experience that feels both comforting and a little special. read more

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Great brunch vibes! The white truffle garlic bread and banana bread from the small plates menu were amazing. The banana bread was big enough to share with the table, was warm and perfectly caramelized. The cocktails were also great and they had a large brunch menu. I want to come back for dinner. The service was a little slow and the food came out warm not hot, but it was Father's Day so they were a little busy this day. It might have just been an off day for them. read more

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Super lovely vibe and happy they were able to get us sat down. Our server was super nice and accommodating and overall fantastic. A lot of the reviews mentioned the lack of speed which this place operates that I have to concur with that. It took eons to do everything. There's no such thing as Free bed at this restaurant. $10 for some grilled French so we decided to bypass. My kids got the butter pasta and the kids cheeseburger. The butter pasta was cooked perfectly and it was very very buttery. She liked it. My son's cheeseburger was so overcooked you couldn't even chew the outside. I told him it was his fault for ordering a cheeseburger at a pasta place. But they did put on French bread, which I thought was kind of nice. My husband got the Chicken Farm, which was a wonderful dish. Huge piece of super crispy chicken but it was nice and juicy with just the right amount of sauce. Came with a side of Alfredo rigatoni and was absolutely delicious. Wish I had the guts for a 2200 cal meal because it was worth it. I got the House Bolognese. It was good. Definitely had been cooked for a long time and the noodles were really great bite. But it did come out cold and I had to send it back to get heated up more. The server did tell me that the dish cool is really quickly and I noticed that as well when I got it back, it was piping hot and within two bites it was chilly again. It did kind of give us some Chef Boyardee flavor profiles, but it was fine. Bombolini's were nice and light and pillowy but really needed more sauce or better yet some ice cream. They were... I don't wanna say dry but just very plain. I would come again, but I would manage expectations read more

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I've been here a couple of times now and consider North Italia to be a wonderful spot if you're looking for solid Italian food and a nice ambiance. It's a great spot for nicer work lunches or dinners; and I've taken my parents here for a family dinner as well. I've seen them accommodate larger groups without issue (which is a huge plus); and I've never waited too long to get a table. The food here is consistently good! We've tried a variety of dishes and I've liked them all. I'm partial to the Squid Ink Tonnarelli and my husband likes how their Spicy Rigatoni Vodka is actually spicy. The prices here are a tad higher than other comparable restaurants in the area , but not unreasonable. I would recommend North Italia if you're craving good Italian, a nice atmosphere, and friendly service. read more

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Delizioso! Had our annual sisterhood brunch here and the vibe was fabulous and summery ! We booked a table in advance for magical dining which offers a $40 menu that includes an appetizer, entree and dessert. For starters we engaged in beautiful mocktails & cocktails with one of each appetizer ( we each ordered something to share ). The meatballs were sooooo good I wanted like 3 more . The flavor was hearty and served well. 2 huge meatballs so we cut it up to share. Then ohhhhhhh yessss, here came the banana cake and let me tell you , forget counting calories because it was so good we all ordered one to go ! Entrees came out and our eyes were bigger than our stomachs lol. Portions were large and everything was absolutely perfect. There were no left overs lol. Dessert: we loved the pistachio gelato and mango sorbet , we all said these were great choices and glad we ordered. Our sever was AMAZING! Jill you handle our crazy outgoing , dancing and loud personalities with grace and fun and we than you for providing such amazing service to us. I have added this to my date night and family to go places as it was amazing from beginning to end. It's kid friendly, bathrooms are clean and I liked that there was searing outdoors as well as a large bar seating area that spread from the inside to the outside as well. read more

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I tried this place for the first time today. The space was clean and quiet, which I really liked. We had the beef carpaccio, the hot honey pizza, and a pasta. Everything was good, simple but well done. The service was good overall, but I do wish our server had been a bit more attentive. I'd be open to coming back for another occasion! read more

North Italia - Beef Carpaccio* - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Had a wonderful time . The food and drinks were very tasty. The even made shrimp and chicken Alfredo as a request which was not on the menu . It was very good . I loved my short ribs with shells pasta . Our drinks were nice . Old fashion and a margarita . The service was very nice . Our waiter had the kitchen make the shrimp and chicken pasta for my friend . He really enjoyed it . We sat out side on the screened porch and it was very pleasant and not crowded like the inside . It was a very good night . read more

North Italia - Braised Short Rib Lumache - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Overall it's a great experience and very yummy food. It was a Friday night so we figured it was busy and made a reservation. The parking lot is busy and it's difficult to find a space. However, there is a small parking garage behind the buildings. It wasn't busy when we arrived but it definitely filled up with large parties. We ordered the white truffle bread; meatballs; bolognese; and spicy vodka rigatoni. All were good but portions are smaller than what we have previously experienced. Dessert was my favorite. The hazelnut torte is divine. Service for us was slow (maybe because of the large parties) and very impersonal. While we will come back; it's not ranked high on our list. read more

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Yummy hearty food at a super reasonable price. Totally didn't feel like a chain! Max our server was wonderful and helpful. While the place was busy it's airy and large enough to allow for quiet conversations. Really nice vibe! read more

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The restaurant is beautiful: open, spacious, and nicely decorated. I like the dimly lit atmosphere that brings an elevated experience. We sat at the bar during our visit, and our bartenders were friendly and helpful. We ordered some appetizers, meatballs and cacio e pepe arancini. The appetizers were not brought out together, which was disappointing. Then, the meatballs were ice cold and had to be sent back. The actual flavor of the meatballs was okay but not great. They needed a little more flavor. The arancini were really good. We will go back and give it another try soon. read more

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North Italia is the perfect place for a nice date night. There is an inside/outside bar that gives the place a very chic feel. The artwork on the walls and dim lighting make this a beautiful place to enjoy a calm conversation with a loved one. The food tastes VERY fresh. And the drinks are delicious. The bartenders are nice and very knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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I've visited North Italia more than 30 times, and I always have an extraordinary experience. I live just 3 minutes away from the restaurant, and honestly, it's one of my favorites in the area. The place is beautiful inside, with modern and cozy décor that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. The food is spectacular every time I go. From the fresh pastas, which have an authentic and delicious flavor, to the artisanal pizzas that always come out perfectly from the oven. I love trying different dishes from the menu, and I've never been disappointed. They also have very well-crafted cocktails and an excellent selection of wines. The service is another highlight of North Italia. I'm always greeted with kindness and professionalism. The servers know the menu very well and are happy to recommend dishes based on your tastes. You can tell they care about making sure you have a great time. I definitely recommend North Italia, whether for a casual dinner or for special occasions. It's a place that combines excellent food, a great atmosphere, and impeccable service. It's absolutely worth visiting! I will be Back soon read more

North Italia - Hazelnut Torta - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I took my gf here for her birthday dinner. My first impression was how spacious & beautiful the restaurant is. Because we had made a reservation in advance, we were shown to our table quite quickly. We ordered wild shrimp scampi, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Prime New York Tagliata, 2 glasses of moscato & tiramisu. Shrimp scampi. You'll see the picture I uploaded - the shrimp was fresh; however, couldn't taste any garlic flavor, quite bland & toast was burnt badly. I didn't know how dare you brought that out LOL. Pasta tasted right, but almost cold. I believe it was sitting for a while waiting for our steak so they can come in the same time. Steak tasted great, just not a fan of the wild arugula. Moscato tasted great. Tiramisu was alright. It was Sat night so it was very busy at the time. Maybe I didn't have a good luck trying this place on the first time. I didn't have that good experience, so I don't see me come back any time soon. My waitress forgot our tiramisu at the end, good thing that someone came in to ask & brought it out for us. We didn't tell them it was my gf birthday, but when they saw her blow out the birthday candles (I prepared it myself because you never know, and I guess I was right), they didn't charge us the tiramisu. I'm very appreciate that!!! But still, it doesn't fix anything because we were so tired of waiting LOL. read more

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North Italian has a great menu and the food is very good! Everything we had was good and did not disappoint. I like that they have your classic Italian dishes but they have some elevated Italian options that are more unique. Make sure to get the Italian meatballs and the cacio e pepe arancini! read more

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i got the spicy vodka rigatoni through doordash and it was not that good. the meat was too salty and portion was not that big. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Got seated right away noone acknowledged us for about 10-15 minutes after we were seated. That turned my mood as I was ready to order drinks and appetizers. If they are busy at least walk up to the table to acknowledge and say I will be right with you but nothing. This isn't my first time here but maybe my last time here due to this. A manager Brandon has to come and assist us after waiting without any acknowledgement. The ambiance is open concept bright and modern. read more

The banana cake desert was good. The breakfast pizza was not my favorite, don't recommend . read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Overall good value for the cost. The portion sizes are just right. We did magical dining option with addition small plate. Food was very tasty. Service was good, quick. Staff were polite. I liked that tables were spaced out nicely. read more

North Italia - Heirloom tomato and burrata - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We came tonight for the first time for magical dining. The restaurant is very well decorated and wide open and there was plenty of seating although we made a reservation. All of the dishes were a good portion size and tasty. The spicy rigatoni has a good kick to it and the arancini had a good crunch. Unfortunately, the service was super slow and it wasn't even very crowded. Our server was often nowhere to be found the majority of the time and our meal took twice as long as a result. read more

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Atmosphere was top notch for a date, friendly get together or a business meeting. Our waiter was exceptionally knowledgeable and thorough with answering all questions. Now on to the food: the freshness was evident with every bite. The branzino lacked in flavor a little, but the meatballs and bread (no pic of either) appetizers are must haves. read more

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Visited during the Magical Dining season as they offered a great menu at a great price. Overall the food was amazing. I love the decor and ambiance of this chain's restaurants. The server seemed to be new, we had to remind him a couple times for certain things, even just to refill water. read more

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Great location, plenty of food. We had it delivered, which may impact the quality. It was ok, not amazing, kinda bland. Nothing stood out as good or bad. read more

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Been to this place a few times, and they are consistent. Unfortunately, this consistency is slow service, long wait times on food, and mediocre cuisine. Contacted guest relations and they do not respond either. Go elsewhere for Italian. read more

My bf and I went here for Valentine's Day and were underwhelmed by our dinner. I got seared scallops and he got tortellini. We paid $70 each for a 3-course meal. I think it would've been more worth it had we gone on a regular day. Also, the wait for our food was probably longer because of Vday. If it'd tasted fantastic, I would've been more forgiving. However, the lobster and crab cake bruschetta tasted kind of like tuna from the can with cream, and the seared scallops were a little too burned and tasted heavily of garlic. It was also a pretty small portion. Our desserts looked like they came out of a microwaveable cake tin, and tasted like it too. For $140 plus tax and tip, I would've expected better. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, and our server was accommodating. Everything else was meh. It's one tier below Olive Garden for me. read more

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After looking for Italian restaurants in Orlando, we found this place! Delicious Italian cuisine, including the best eggplant parm we've ever had, delicious brick oven pizza and shrimp scampi! The menu had small bite options, which was great, allowing us more variety. Loved the wine and espresso martini, too!! Our server was so friendly! read more

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Another amazing meal with family here at North Italia in Dr. Phillips. The service was quick and speedy and efficient. The inside is spacious for both indoor and outdoor seating as well as private dining room area if you so choose. We started off with the chef board charcuterie, which had an array of accompaniments that were all delicious especially the freshly shaved prosciutto. We also tried the zucchini chips that were light and airy but my favorite must be the truffle butter toasted bread. We all order different foods to try together, including the prosciutto pizza that was light yet very filling close to a standard 12 inch pizza. The chicken Parmesan was my husband's favorite served with perfectly cook not dried out chicken breast, along with rigatoni and cream sauce. We also enjoyed the Bolognese, which is the house specialty that's always a solid choice made with pappardelle noodles. The beef, short rib dish was served perfectly with mash and veggies with a delicious gravy sauce. Last but at least was the delicious ricotta cavatelli. I was perfectly cooked shrimp and lump crab meat with their homemade cavatelli. Highly recommend coming here and enjoying family dinners. read more

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We stopped in while visiting town and happened to come across North Italia. I didn't realize it was a chain at first, but their website shows they have several locations. The atmosphere inside was really nice--stylish décor and comfortable seating made for a great vibe. The food was delicious and tasted fresh, like it was made from scratch. Our server, Damon, was fantastic, personable, energetic, and made the experience even better. Great spot all around! read more

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We came in to celebrate with my friends and family, 9 adults and 3 kids for my 18th birthday today, october 4th. i've never left a review but i was so disappointed and felt like my birthday had been ruined. our server was rude before we got to even order, the wait times were insane and although it was a big party, some didn't eat and the ones that did ordered small plates or just one main meal with no appetizers and we ended up waiting for awhile with no recognition at all. never got offered a refill personally, never got asked how the food was, if it looked okay.. i had my brother mention my birthday since the server was a male and was already being rude. after selecting one, he then proceeded to just drop off my dessert without singing happy birthday, no celebration, or even wishing me a happy birthday after the table of 12 next to us JUST got sang by the server/crew happy birthday. after everything we went up to our server and kindly asked if he could remove a dipping sauce we didn't like. he laughs and responds "Great because my manager is right here" and it almost just seemed careless and petty. 0/10. smh. read more

My sister and I come to this restaurant and order one pasta, spicy rigatoni vodka, a pizza, spicy meatball and a salad and eat everything family style. It hits every time. The service is awesome and they're usually on top of everything. read more

North Italia - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Arugula & Avocado Salad, Spicy Meatball - Italian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Was able to walk in with my partner on Friday afternoon before the dinner rush came in. North Italia is a good option for celebration meal with a group or a dinner date out. Highly recommend the meatballs! They're served over a creamy cheesy polenta and the perfect amount to share between two people. We also shared the Funghi Pizza as well as the Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Plate. Our server was upbeat and offered good menu recommendations. Docking 1 star because the bar was very slow prepping our drinks. read more

Always love the ambience here the wine is amazing. Great beer selection the pizza and meatballs can't be beat. read more

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The food was good but not excellent, the service was subpar, and the decor was trendy and fun. We had a family dinner with our teens and we walked in and were seated immediately. We started with the yellowtail crudo, meatball appetizer and the grilled bread. The meatballs were filled with flavor but the bread was chewy and charred a bit. In my opinion it was not worth the money and bread service should be complimentary at a restaurant with this price point. The tuna was delicious! Our second course was an arugula and avocado salad, do not recommend. The dressing was flavorless and the salad was lackluster. The lentil soup was good and packed with veggies! My husband and I ordered specials, the kids split the chicken parm with Alfredo over rigatoni. My shrimp and lobster pasta special with lemon sauce was not good. The sauce was flavorless and the seafood had a strong seafood smell, I was not impressed especially for the $$$. The osso buco special was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend! Once our server took our order I felt like her job was done. We waited a long time for drink refills and once a course was dropped by a runner she did not return to check on us. Over all the experience was good but not great. I'm sure there are other amazing Italian restaurants in the area that we'll try next time we travel to Orlando. read more

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Such a great date night! North Italia is beautifully decorated and I love all the windows that invite all the light to come in. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. As soon as our reservations were checked, we were walked to our table. Chris was our server and he was fantastic! I was having a hard time deciding between Arancini and the meatballs. Chris was so helpful to go into detail of each dish to help me with my decision. I choose the Arancini and my husband choose the Caesar salad. The arancini was fabulous. Crispy on the outside and nice and flavorful on the inside. Lots of cheese and garlic! They were served with an amazing pesto aioli. The main course my husband got the rigatoni and I got the chicken Parmesan. The chicken was very tender and moist. The pappardelle with meat sauce was delicious. There was definitely enough food to share. I took a lot home for tomorrow. I got the tiramisu for dessert and Larry got the Italian doughnuts filled with Mayer lemon curd served with a blueberry compote. The tiramisu was delicious, but the Italian doughnuts totally stole the show. The pop of flavor from the lemon curd paired with the blueberry compote made my tastebuds dance! As I said Chris was an amazing server. He was suggestive for dishes and was always stopping by to see if we needed anything. It was a birthday celebration and he even took my tiramisu and put it on a board and personalized the board and added candles. We will definitely be back. Beautiful restaurant, fabulous food and fantastic service! Side note: they also have prefixed 3 course menus for brunch and lunch for $30!!! read more

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