Happy Hour at Trattoria Sofia Started off with a refreshing Yuzu Lavender Spritz, now this drink right here gives spring/summer vibes. If you want something light and not be left out of happy hour. Next we got the Margherita Pizza, another delicious happy hour item. Tasted so fresh, light on the sauce. Minimal ingredients but that's what made it impeccable. Lastly I had to try the Bucatini Alla Pesto Siciliano from the main menu, it was worth every bite. You could taste how fresh the pesto was. You could taste the basil, it was creamy and delightful. Overall I would say this restaurant was a 10/10. The garden patio is so lovely, the ambiance is incredible. Great for a girls lunch and romantic dinner date with your partner. read more

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Our party of nine arrived without a reservation and we were pleasantly surprised to be seated quickly. We kicked off the night at the bar with a few classic cocktails but unfortunately, the drinks were very lackluster for the price point. The food however, truly impressed us. The delivery was fast, and we appreciated all the dishes arrived to the table altogether making it easy to share. Fritto Miso, Pomodoro, Chicken Marsala, and Pizza were enjoyable. Our absolute favorites were Shrimp Scampi, Oven-Roasted Octopus, and Prosciutto Burrata. Each dish was well executed and we ended up clearing every plates. The staff was attentive and efficiently clearing the table to make room for a thoughtful Birthday dessert. The warm hospitality was the key to this successful night. We throughly enjoyed both the food and the services at Trattoria Sofia. read more

Trattoria Sofia - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine's Day and I was not disappointed. The ambiance was absolutely beautiful and the food was chefs kiss! Our waiter was friendly and attentive as well. Parking is valet only. The first dish I got was the Whipped Ricotta with hot honey and toasted bread on the side. This was a 5/5!! The waiter brought us more bread when we ran out which was great. If you have any ricotta left over save it and put it on your pasta dish. Trust me. The second dish I got was the Lamb Ragu (4/5). The pasta was perfectly Al dente and the meat (while being quite sparse.. I got 5 pieces through the whole dish) was juicy and flavorful. The lamb honestly reminded me of carne guisada with how tender, flakey, and flavorful it was. The meat did not taste gamey at all. I've had some lamb that I didn't like in the past and this one was great. The tomato sauce was ok. I think I could have used either more sauce or a more flavorful sauce cause it just blended into the background. Overall I'm so glad I came here and I'd recommend you check it out! I shall try the pizza next time. read more

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Came here on a Friday night & it was packed! Would recommend having reservations. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere & is nicely decorated. Our server was very friendly & helped us with suggestions. The food came out promptly & everything was perfect. The pasta was fresh & paired nicely with the sauce. I will be coming back to restaurant! read more

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Anther great New Years Eve spent at Trattoria Sofia. The outside climate controlled patio was decorated beautifully. For dinner we brought the baby and they accommodated us all well. There were actually a decent number of kids early on in the night! Our server was Britney and she was great. Starters - East Coast Oyster was delicious. Bread basket was good with the butter. For mains I had the Wagyu Filtet with the potato puree. It was good but nothing super special. The tiramisu for dessert was awesome. Cocktails were good overall - I had their Gold Fashioned and Espresso Martini which was great. Overall a nice meal but a little pricey! read more

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Came in early for dinner on a friday with my kid and wife and it was very kid friendly. tons of kids there when we went early. We got the whipped ricotta and calamari. The whipped ricotta was very good and id get it again. while the calamari is good it is heinously over priced for the serving size. original carrabas is the price for 2-3x the quantity. We shared the salami piccante pizza, rigatoni alla vodka and parm crusted asparagus. I really liked the pizza and thought the rigatoni was the best thing we had there. Really wasnt a fan of the asparagus, it really lacked seasoning. Good food, great atmosphere, pretty overpriced unfortunately. read more

I've been here a few times and overall it's decent Italian restaurant but nothing to write home about. Ambiance is great. The inside is really aesthetically pleasing. As for their food, the best pasta is definitely the pesto bucattini. The other foods I've tried just seemed a bit bland. read more

We came here for a business dinner and had a great time! To begin with, they have $6 valet which is a great price for the convenience. As soon as we walked in, I was blown away by the decor. There is so much greenery and it just feels very unique. I had the Tuscan Kale Salad which I enjoyed even though I'm not the biggest fan of kale so that says a lot. For my entrée I had the Roasted Verlasso Salmon and it was delicious! For dessert I went with the Amaretto Cherry Gelato and it was soooo good! Our servers were attentive and friendly. We also got to meet the GM and she was awesome! Needless to say, I will be back! read more

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Our first time to visit this Berg Hospitality concept and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant is a cute attempt at creating a small ristorante. The front part is modern and elegant, the back feels like you're sitting inside a covered porch (you pretty much are). Service was great and food was wonderful. The wine menu was moderately priced. Not an authentic Italian presentation like others in town, but absolutely worth trying for your everyday Italian fix. read more

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I came on a rainy evening and was greeted by valet ($6.25- card or $6- cash)who approaches with an umbrella to walk you to the door. This restaurant is a hidden gem where when you walk in you are encapsulated into a romantic and small cozy vibe. We were escorted to the table in the main dining room but when noticing the outdoor /indoor area to eat we chose to eat there for a little more privacy and time to chat about life. Ordering from the happy hour menu prosecco (x3) which are super crisp, margarita pizza , lamb meat balls (x3) , and a few other bites I can't remember the name of. The lamb meatballs are what I would drive another hour in traffic for. They are seasoned well with an amazing warm marinara sauce served in a mini cast iron skillet. Overall this place is worth visiting. 10/10. read more

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My friend & I came here for the HRW menu. First of all, the parking is valet, so if you don't want to do that, good luck trying to find street parking. Once we were inside, we were taken to our table and given menus immediately. It's dimly lit inside and the restroom was pretty clean. We had two different waiters, most probably because the first waiter's shift ended and it was an hour away from closing time, I believe, but both were very nice! My friend & I ordered a drink each which were good. Then we each ordered different items from the HRW menu -- Caesar salad & whipped ricotta for the appetizers, heritage chicken Parmesan & Cacio e Pepe with grilled chicken, and vanilla new pannacotta & tiramisu. The Caesar salad was nothing spectacular in my opinion, but everything else, especially the cacio and the two dessert were so delicious! I'll definitely be back to try more items. read more

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Came here for a friend's surprise birthday party dinner. It was amazing. I never looked at the menu so I couldn't speak to pricing or choices but everything that was brought to the table for us to share family style was fire. Service was impressive, my glass of wine was never empty and we were a big group. The restaurant itself is beautiful and open air feeling. There's an olive tree in the middle of the room to add that ambiance. From start to end it was the perfect meal. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it for a group or special event. See photos for items we had. The seafood was so yum! Chicken parm too! Pastas too! Bread too! Dessert too! All the things. read more

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Trattoria Sofia is most certainly a place we will be returning to. The atmosphere is amazing. We sat out on the covered patio at nighttime and the ambiance was perfect for a nice date out. The food was also on par with the atmosphere. The prosciutto pizza and cacio e pepe pasta were very flavorful. We had a great time, appreciated the service, and will be coming back. Note- they have a paid valet here. read more

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Such a cute hidden gem in Houston! I was looking for an Italian restaurant with a home-cooked, authentic feel, and Trattoria Sofia hit the mark for me. We started with the Ricotta Di Pecora, which was an absolute must for me. For entrees, I ordered the Pollo alla Parmigiana. The flavor was great and portion sizes very generous. Service was also great. Definitely will be returning! read more

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This place is a delicious, vibey restaurant, fun for a birthday or a romantic date night. We have always loved the whipped ricotta appetizer and it is a requirement for us every time we go! The fresh bread basket is always a must as well. They have a Calabrian like chili butter with it which is a unique but yummy addition. One time we went we got a special, which was some sort of fish pasta. It was okay but the appetizers stole the show. The next time we went to stayed classic with the Sicilian pesto bucatini which was delicious. My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken Marsala, which was a big portion and you could even get a pasta side with it! We enjoyed their cocktails and they have a good wine selection. We recently spent our friend's birthday there and the waiter made sure to make her dinner special. read more

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We came in on a busy night and sat at the bar. We ordered a few appetizers and a round of drinks. I don't remember the bar tenders name, but they were amazing and Jesse (GM) made sure to check in on everyone and was just so pleasant! Can't wait to come back next time we are visiting Houston! read more

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rattoria Sofia hosted the Houston Concierge Association for our October meeting, and everything was incredible! GM Jessica Wells leads her team like a well-oiled machine. The ambience is off the charts, and the service was flawless. I started with the bread service--fresh ciabatta al latte and sesame semolina with EVOO and smoked paprika aioli--amazing! The Caesar salad was crisp and flavorful, and the Heritage Chicken Parmesan was one of the best I've ever had. I finished with Amaretto Cherry Gelato topped with shaved almonds--absolutely divine. Highly recommend for gatherings, business dinners, or date nights. A true Houston gem! read more

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Our meal was very good! We all really liked our pasta. We kind of custom made our pastas based on what our server recommended but he was spot on with everyone! If the weather is nice I would 100% recommend sitting on the patio! The only reason I have four stars is because our service was a little slow but other than that everything was good and I would recommend! read more

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Absolutely My fiancée and I came to Trattoria Sofia to celebrate my birthday, and the entire experience was truly special from start to finish. When we arrived, they had placed a personalized birthday card at our table, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch and immediately set the tone for the evening. We started with drinks -- an espresso martini that was perfectly balanced and delicious, followed by a margarita that was equally amazing. Neither was overly sweet, which we really appreciated. Every dish we ordered was consistently excellent. We had the octopus, beet salad, bucatini, and filet, and each plate was high quality, thoughtfully prepared, and incredibly flavorful. The sauces were outstanding -- so good that I found myself finishing them even after the food was gone. To top it all off, they surprised me with a complimentary raspberry panna cotta for my birthday. It was light, fresh, and the perfect way to end the meal. Trattoria Sofia is a beautiful restaurant with truly quality food, but what really sets it apart are the personal touches and attention to detail. Those small gestures made my birthday feel genuinely celebrated. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Trattoria Sofia - My personalized birthday card! - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Romantic and lively Italian restaurant with delicious dishes, impeccable service, and a cozy atmosphere. We were impressed by the quality of the ingredients, beauty of the interior, and attentiveness of the staff. Can't wait to return! Interior is dimly lit, lively, and gorgeously decorated. The trees inside and decor give a romantic, rustic, and refined vibe. We recommend the ricotta di pecora, bucatini alla pesto Siciliano, and margherita pizza. Ricotta is creamy and light, and comes with a flavor-packed olive oil mixed with herbs, spices, and honey - ask for extra bread if you need it for dipping. Bucatini was fresh pasta cooked to a perfect al dente. The pesto sauce was very fresh and not too heavy on the oil or cheese, and we really enjoyed the addition of the whipped ricotta, crunchy pistachio, and citrus zing from the lemon zest which balanced out the dish. The margherita pizza, although simple, was very satisfying and the quality of the ingredients stood out, especially the mozzarella di bufala, fior di latte, and aged parmigiano-reggiano. Cooked in the traditional neopolitan style with a thin and crispy crust. We had a reservation for 6:15pm on a Saturday night and it was packed. There was a line for the valet parking ($6 cash or credit card) which took around 5-7 minutes, but were seated almost immediately. Inside was loud but in a lively sort of way. This place is Let's Eat Houston approved read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I came in and loved the scenery; they have a really nice indoor/outdoor patio area. We ordered a few different things such as the lamb meatballs and bread plate as appetizers, and I ordered one of their specials that came with two courses for $25, which consisted of a spring salad with pears and the cacion e pepe pasta w/added chicken. The vinaigrette for my salad just tasted weird- wasn't sweet, wasn't savory. I asked the waitress if she had another vinaigrette, but they were limited. The pasta was good and filling - I could not finish it all. This looks like it's popular for their brunch, perhaps I'll try it again. read more

Great Italian spot! I love their espresso martinis and the pesto bucatini is bomb. Great oysters here too. I love the ambience here!

Not worth trying. First, they gave away our reserved table even though we were on time, but we were hoping the food would make up for that. It didn't. Rigatoni alla vodka tasted odd with an aftertaste. Chicken Marsala was bland. Potatoes were bland. Parmesan crusted chicken was bland. The appetizers were fine - the bread was actually amazing, but I wouldn't go back for bread. I appreciated the complimentary dessert for celebration, but we didn't even want a second bite because it was so bad. I usually like bland food but you'd expect some flavor at a nice restaurant. Ambiance was cool read more

I went here during Houston Restaurant Week and it was okay. I would give a 3.5 if halves were possible. Like most people said, their private parking lot is reserved for valet ($6 from what I remember) and for free parking you would have to do street parking. I had a reservation at 6:45 and I arrived at 6:30 and they made us wait til closer to our reservation time to seat us which is understandable so I guess try not to go in too early if you have a reservation. After we were seated it took about 10 minutes for our waitress to come by and honestly the whole night we barely saw our waitress. It was a Sunday night so it was definitely considered a busier night in the week but it seems like they were either understaffed or just didn't have enough people at the moment. The food was good for the most part. The $39 menu option included an appetizer, main course, and dessert. My table ordered the bread basket separately from the HRW menu and it was basically a waste of the money. Even if they make claims the bread is fresh/homemade, they refrigerate it to preserve freshness but don't bother to at least warm it up so you get served dry and cold bread. From the HRW menu I got the Whipped Ricotta (that came with toasted bread so no idea why they don't warm up their other breads), Sicilian Pesto Bucatini (pesto is strong and flavorful which I like), and Vanilla Bean Pannacotta. I enjoyed everything I had ordered from the HRW menu and would definitely recommend the items I had gotten to others. Would I go here again though? I think only during HRW and on a weekday or during an off hour just because I do feel like the prices are a little high for the food they are offering and for the bare minimum service they provide. read more

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Overall really good specially for a NYE service! Absolutely devoured the whipped ricotta, it was sooo delicious! Vodka pasta was just average & my friend said meatballs were good! Loved our drinks! read more

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Stilll decent Italian food as usual but more pricey than before. They added restaurant operations service charge..3%. Seen this before in Washington DC but never thought that is would make it all the way down here to Houston. I'm glad it's only still 3% but will other restaurants adopt this? Love their appetizers to me their winning pasta still Cacio e Pepe tiramisu ok but made in house. read more

They only have valet and you have to pay $6. They have a mandatory 3% operational fee. They brought the wrong food to our table twice. We were only happy with 1 of the 4 dishes we ordered. Everything is over priced. Bread basket is $8. Our waitress was nice and the food came out in a relatively short time. The manager kept staring at our waitress while she was taking our order which felt awkward. For the price we paid, everything should have been delicious but it fell short unfortunately. read more

A special celebration date night :) the ambiance and beautiful interior designs are 10/10 for a date dinner. We sat in the patio which was very cutesy too, although I wish they had better lighting so when taking pictures it won't be kinda blurry or fuzzy. Also the fans are great but can get little cold at night for the girls not wearing jackets. Service was wonderful, very attentive all the time. However, the food was alright, maybe because we had higher expectations reading about this place from online articles. The pizza was perfect thin crust, and has a toasty oven flavor which I love, but the honey and Prosciutto combo is very unique for me for the first time. Pesto pasta and the breaded chicken (very juicy and saucy) are both 8.5/10, no wonder they are one of their most popular. Very classy spot for a date or gathering dinner night. But didn't really like the valet parking lot for $6 even though the lot is right in front of the restaurant, and that there are several empty tables around us during our dinner but we only got a small two table for two, so not only it was inconvenient for us to take selfies together, but also they served us two plates of food at a time because our table can't fit all dishes obviously. I would love to eat bits of everything at once instead of feeling like I have to finish a plate before I get my other dishes served. Hopefully they could be more thoughtful and accommodate in the future. read more

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Food was good, the tiramisu was DELISH!!! Service was friendly and quick. Restaurant is super cute and calm. They had a live musician while we were there playing the guitar which was a nice touch. read more

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Took my mum and sister here they enjoyed the ambience and food and the server was attentive to our needs. Great spot for family outing or date night read more

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Would give a positive recommendation except for the fact they charge a "RESTAURANT OPERATIONS FEE" that is a PERCENTAGE of your bill!!! This is Texas - NOT California or New York. Any restaurant that has to charge an adjustable FEE (3% of total bill) to supplement their business and can't out fixed pricing for food, does not deserve to be in business! Can you imagine if every restaurant or fast food did this? Ridiculous! Doesn't matter how bad or good the food or atmosphere might be, this is not how a restaurant is run. Very sad. read more

Went to try it out and take advantage of the HRW menu. Service was very friendly, accommodating and answered all our questions. It feels like a place for dates and family gatherings. We started with the bread basket... so good, the ciabatta bread had a nice crust with a chewy inside. The other was an olive foccacia. I ordered the INSALATA CAESAR - my niece loves Caesar salad so I gave it to her and she ate every single morsel. She has very discerning tastes... so it must have been good. Second Course was the POLLO AL MATTONE - it was white meat chicken and the skin was crispy and the meat was juicy, tender and full of flavor. It was accompanied with potatoes, olives, heirloom tomatoes & rapini (I did not care for the potatoes they were not soft. All other veggies were good.) Third Course was the TORTA DI OLIO D'OLIVA - the cake had the consistency of pound cake... I enjoyed it. It was a nice finish to the meal. I never had to ask for a drink refill... the server just brought it... nice. read more

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This is one of our favorite restaurants in Houston! We love coming to Trattoria Sofia for an early dinner on Friday or Saturday night and sit at the bar. There is just enough buzz at that time to be interesting but it's not crazy or loud. My husband always enjoys their inventive cocktails or his failsafe, a Negoni. I like their crisp white Pinot Grigo by the glass. As for food, the whipped ricotta drizzled with spicy honey and charred garlic is wonderful as is the truffled Polenta with sauteed mushrooms. That along with the Kale Salad is perfect. My husband is more adventurous and has had fun trying many of their dishes such as the Lamb Ragu (A+), Bucatini with Pesto and Cioppino with mussels. You pretty much have to valet park given the tiny parking lot commandeered by the Valet Staff but the parking charge is only $6, so not crazy. Definitely recommend! read more

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Such a cute Italian spot tucked right in the heart of the Heights! I came here with my family before Easter, and it had been a while since our last visit--so I was excited to try a few different pastas and, of course, their pizza. To start, the meatballs were as delicious as ever, and the fried risotto balls were absolutely amazing--crispy and flavorful. The octopus was highly recommended by our server for its tenderness, but unfortunately, it ended up being a bit too chewy for me, so I didn't finish it. The Crudo was fresh, but it had walnuts mixed in, which added an unexpected crunch that took away from the overall experience. The highlight of the meal was definitely the pizza. It was thin, crisp, and cooked to perfection--just how I like it. The pasta dishes were also really enjoyable, and I'd gladly come back to explore more of the menu. All in all, I'd give this place a solid rating. It has a charming atmosphere, great service, and some standout dishes--especially the pizza! read more

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Traittoria Sofia is an Italian restautant located in the Heights. I went midday on Saturday, and the restaurant was fairly empty with plenty of seating. However, it took a few minutes to be seated. Once we were seated, the server rarely came to check on us afterwards. The food also took a considerable amount of time to come out, and the server also forgot also about our sparkling water. We ordered the Bucatini Alla Pesto Siciliano and Casarecce Alla Norma. I normally do not gravitate towards pesto, but I enjoyed the Bucatini Alla Pesto. It tasted refreshing with the lemon zest and was a good order for the hot summer day, and you can definitely taste the pistachio. The Casarecce Alla Norma was vegetarian and was advertised as a spicy red pasta, but the sauce had no hint of spice and was more like a standard tomato sauce pasta dish. I liked how they had breadcrumbs to give texture to the dish. I do wish the pasta portions, especially for the pesto pasta, were slightly bigger. There is a parking lot for the restaurant, but it is valet only during the weekends. There is limited space for parallel parking. Overall, I did enjoyed the pesto dish and liked how they had vegetarian options, but the lukewarm service and parking might deter me from visiting again. read more

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Tried out this place for Houston Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint! I went for a 5:45 reservation and was able to grab a seat at the bar and catch the tail end of happy hour. To drink, I had the espresso martini and spiced pear mocktail. Both were amazing. The martini was well balanced. As my first course I had the Caesar salad, which was not that great (an average salad). For my second course, I had the bucatini alla pesto which was AMAZING. I had never had a pesto pasta and thoroughly enjoyed this. As my last course, I opted for the vanilla bean panna cotta. The texture was interesting but the flavor was good. I wish it was a bit sweeter. Service was timely and pleasant. I would def dine in again. read more

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The restaurant has a lovely ambiance inside although it is a little difficult to hear each other talk. It was restaurant week and the menu was great and portions big:) Will return! read more

We came here for Houston restaurant week. This was our first time here let me say that you do dinner reservation, especially for restaurant week . We got reservations at the bar. The best part of the meal was the margarita pizza which was an appetizer in itself on Houston restaurant menu. The chicken Parm was OK. I think I've had better chicken Parm elsewhere. Cucumber martini I definitely do recommend hit just right. Restaurant we make a reservation there was a line out the door. Valet parking or street parking . read more

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First time here and we decided to do Houston Restaurant Week. We ordered the three course meal and started with the Whipped Ricotta - warm spicy honey, fried garlic, Calabrese pepper & mint w/ toasted ciabatta which was delicious but slightly unbalanced. Too much ricotta and not enough ciabatta. The waitress did give us an option to order more bread. Then we split the Cacio e Pepe tonnarelli pasta - pecorino romano & black pepper and added shrimp along with the Chicken Marsala - roasted chicken breast, creamy marsala mushroom sauce. Both were delicious. You could have added black truffle to the tonnarelli pasta for $30, we passed on that. Then we split the desserts the Vanilla Bean Pannacotta - berries, brown butter crumbles and the Gelato - pistachio. Both were delicious. Overall a great experience. Though the waitress could have been more attentive. I had to ask for ice tea twice before it was refilled. The back covered patio area was beautiful and cute but when it started raining the roof leaked a bit. So make sure you're not under the roof where it meets the building. Would definitely come back though there isn't a lot of parking and the sorta make you valet and pay $6 which is unfortunate. Finding street parking can be difficult. read more

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Service was great, but the food was just average nothing memorable. Portions are unbalanced; for example, the ricotta cheese appetizer comes with a medium bowl of cheese but only three small pieces of bread, so you are force to order more bread for extra charge if you want to finish the cheese bowl. On top of that, all the private parking spaces are RESERVED ONLY FOR VALET, so you're forced to PAY $6.00 for parking. Then there's the unexpected 3% "RESTAURANT OPERATION FEE " added to the bill, plus the EXTRA CHARGE for BREAD, and even a FEE for a small birthday dessert after asking if we were celebrating -- something most restaurants offer as a courtesy. It all feels CHEAP, UNFAIR, and UNPROFESSIONAL . Between the hidden fees and poor value, I left disappointed and won't be returning. read more