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    3.4 (173 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Bars
    Closed 3:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Heard great things about this place including the chef. Today I placed an oder of the grilled octopus to go for the first time and was very disappointed When I got home. It was supposed to have broccoli rabe instead had dry broccol. It looked nothing like the picture on their website, and doesn't look like it was even prepared by a chef Very disappointing for my first time ordering there.

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    Tammy G.

    I was surprised at how few people were here. It made me feel as if they all knew something I did not. The service was pleasant. The interior is nice, bar area has exposed beams, very cool look. We sat outside. One thing I thought was odd was the curled place mats they put down on our table. They reminded me of the cheap plastic ones my grandparents would use when I was a kid. The menu was different than the one online. There were just a few things that made me and my friend look at eachother like, 'what?' I wasn't blown away by the food however it wasn't terrible. Interesting! That's how I'll summarize.

    Tiramisu
    Thomas F.

    Haven't been here in so long decided to give it a try. Sunday early evening just one other couple here. Started by splitting a Beet Salad which turned out well but needed a sprinkle of olive oil and some salt to moist it up a bit. The olive oil on the table was good but the bread was better. Need salt and pepper on the table. My dining partner had a special of night: Shortribs over mashed potatoes and carrots. The piece of meat was huge and cooked properly proved by falling off the bone. It was declared very good. My Tagliatelle Bolognese was good and filling. The Pinot Noir was a good pour. Homemade Tiramisu was def homemade and huge. Good service. Will go back for Happy Hour.

    Calamari
    Edward L.

    For Valentine's Day my wife requested we go to here. For appetizers we had the calamari and buratta caprese. The squid was Nicky cooked and Rhode Island style with the peppers. The buratta was very tasty but underripe tomatoes, which I can't fault this time of year. For our main dishes we had the scallop risotto and bronzino. The fish filet was very small, served with a few potatoe slices asparagus and a mini salad and a mustard sauce. My wife had the scallop risotto which really didn't need the balsamic glaze it had. The times it took for dishes to come out were quite long. We were there for about 2 hours. We opted against dessert. Thought the food was decent they had all the appearance of being overwhelmed by the number of patrons on the holiday

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    Well above average food. Excellent service. Very comfortable environment with live local musicians

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    I order take out. They make the best meatballs. The sauce is wonderful they add a little fresh cheese the sauce is yummy

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    Long wait even though not busy. Food was okay. Terrible coffee at dessert. Not terrible but will not be returning

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    Didn't eat...but looks like a great spot. Stopped for a drink and a conversation and enjoyed both.

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