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100.0% positive |
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will say the service, ambiance and dessert were really good. ”
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Previous reviews stated that this was a romantic place. ”
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Room is very romantic and wonderfully lit. ”
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But be aware that the tables are too close together to make it a comfortable, pleasant dining experience when it is crowded. ”
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Nice cozy atmosphere but most importantly very good food at very good prices. ”
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So, go there if you want romantic dinner for two or a nice get together with some friends. ”
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love the decor of the restaurant-very warm and cozy. ”
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The food is terrific, the waitstaff are competent, the atmosphere is just slightly upscale/trendy, and the prices are amazing! ”
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Second, the atmosphere is inviting and casual. ”
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would recommend this place as a great value and location for a large get together or just a dinner for 2. ”
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The service was fast, friendly and professional, the restaurant was comfortable and clean, the drinks were very tasty, and the food was out of this world. ”
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well, HOT, that never hurts:-) The atmosphere is excellent and the food is delicious. ”
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romantic dinner for two ”
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| dessert |
80.0% positive |
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will say the service, ambiance and dessert were really good. ”
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let the restaurant know ahead of time that we would be celebrating a friends birthday that night, and for a reasonable fee they provided us with an ice cream birthday cake that was exquisite. ”
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Dessert wise - very good tiramisu and kinda too strong chocolate cake. ”
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The deserts suck, but the lobster which was only 26 bucks, was OH SO worth it. ”
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For dessert I just had to try both the panna cotta and the tiramisu since those are my two favorite desserts. ”
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| drinks |
90.0% positive |
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Everything on the menu is excellent and the house red and white wines are the best deals in town! ”
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Luckily the food was great, and the wine was nice. ”
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My two favorite small plates were the marinated meatballs in basil pesto and wine, and the soft polenta with sweet sausage and wild mixed mushrooms. ”
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Good service and great bar. ”
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The waiter was very attentive, knew how the food was prepared and knew about the wines. ”
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They also had an extensive selection of great Italian wines that complemented the meal very well. ”
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Food sat cold waiting for wine and spoons. ”
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The service was fast, friendly and professional, the restaurant was comfortable and clean, the drinks were very tasty, and the food was out of this world. ”
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& the food & wine ~it's always an awesome evening! ”
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They have very good prices, a nice wine selection and down to earth people who work there. ”
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| food quality |
97.8499984741211% positive |
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The chicken parm is very good, as was the mozzerella tomato basil app and ceaser salad. ”
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The food is terrific, the waitstaff are competent, the atmosphere is just slightly upscale/trendy, and the prices are amazing! ”
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The fish dishes and salmon are among the best I have ever tasted, as always the pasta entrees are just wonderful - having tried almost the entire menu! ”
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The service is always warm and gracious, and the food-to-value ratio can't be beat. ”
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Very tasty homemade pastas, great antipasta apps and exiquisite salads. ”
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The Rigatoni Pollo Pazzo is wonderful, they have a prix fixe lunch that includes soup or salad, entree and hot or cold beverage for $8, The Sat and Sun brunch for $11 is exceptional, considering they offer unlimited mimosas! ”
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They also had an extensive selection of great Italian wines that complemented the meal very well. ”
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The food is delicious and oh my God, sooo cheap! ”
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great food, great staff! ”
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Tasty Italian food at very reasonable prices and friendly service. ”
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All the pasta dishes that my friends ordered were tasty. ”
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The spicy maranara sauce that came with it would have been good enough to put on some pasta and eat. ”
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Best rustic pizza, antipast, salads we have found. ”
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only had 4 on my plate, but the sauce is amazing. ”
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we always get the "greatest" warm service and the best food. ”
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Currently, there is a good prix fixe meal available but only if you know about it. ”
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They were both delicious and the prices were very reasonable, especially for New York. ”
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The food is great, service is getting better and best of all, the value is there. ”
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But the overall food experience was very much enjoyable. ”
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My boyfriend and I have tried many places in the surrounding area and none can come close to the excellent food for the price. ”
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We ordered the Portobello e Pecorino salad as appetizers, which tasted amazing and had wonderful flavor. ”
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The Risotto al Gamberoni (Arborio rice with green peas and shrimp) was done to perfection, and the Scaloppine Saltimbocca was the best I ever tasted! ”
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then had the meat-filled tortellini which was very good. ”
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The waiters and hostess were upbeat and very helpful, and our waiter recommended a really nice Barbera to have with our meal. ”
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The service was fast, friendly and professional, the restaurant was comfortable and clean, the drinks were very tasty, and the food was out of this world. ”
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LOVE the Tomato Mozzarella salad with the beautiful pesto and Balsamico reduction and I always have the vegetable Cappellini! ”
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The owner should be very proud of his staff for their professionalism and his food for its great taste. ”
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If you're looking for decent food at decent prices you won't be disappointed. ”
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& the food & wine ~it's always an awesome evening! ”
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This place was great, the food was amazing, the only complaint I would have is the chaotic staff, but they have a lot of business so they are just trying to please everyone. ”
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The food was great, as well as the prices. ”
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highly recommend the blueberry pancakes and i'm not a big pancake fan. ”
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went there for brunch and again the food was delicious. ”
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This used to be a place that you could go to a couple of times a week and enjoy great food and good services. ”
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There are many other Restaurants in the area that are less expensive and have food that is just as good. ”
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We usually have a good, reliable meal at this pretty local Italian. ”
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The entire staff was friendly and the food was very good. ”
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Excellent food and huge portion, superb service and very inexpensive. ”
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Luckily the food was great, and the wine was nice. ”
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Great food! ”
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The food is still terrific, but not worth the money. ”
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well, HOT, that never hurts:-) The atmosphere is excellent and the food is delicious. ”
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There are not enough kind words for Primitivo - the food is fantastic, the waitstaff wonderful and the owner is very friendly. ”
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Excellent wait staff, great food, and Tim is wonderful. ”
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great service, good food, outside seating ”
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great food, great value ”
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The Prosciutto e Melone was so fresh and presented in a beautiful display. ”
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Very good rustic italian pizza ”
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" The dinner menu featured a host of several small plates "prepared to order" perfect for those who wish to try several items to fully plated entrees, a la carte specialties and an assortment of other side dishes. ”
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the seafood pasta special is amazing, portions were very generous. ”
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The waiter was very attentive, knew how the food was prepared and knew about the wines. ”
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Good food & Good Atmosphere ”
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Very good food. ”
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would def recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian food at reasonable prices. ”
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My two favorite small plates were the marinated meatballs in basil pesto and wine, and the soft polenta with sweet sausage and wild mixed mushrooms. ”
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Great food. ”
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Nice cozy atmosphere but most importantly very good food at very good prices. ”
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The pasta dishes are around $16, and when my meal arrived, my food was served in a huge dish, and I received a child's size portion. ”
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Overall a positive experience with good food. ”
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The salad was generous and so delicious; my entree was excellent. ”
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We each started with a salad, I had a delicious Caesar and my wife had arugala with a house dressing. ”
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My favorite dish is the lemon chicken, which is on the lunch menu. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Everything on the menu is excellent and the house red and white wines are the best deals in town! ”
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They have very good prices, a nice wine selection and down to earth people who work there. ”
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They also had an extensive selection of great Italian wines that complemented the meal very well. ”
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was amazed at the selections offered at these reasonable prices. ”
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My favorite dish is the lemon chicken, which is on the lunch menu. ”
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The fish dishes and salmon are among the best I have ever tasted, as always the pasta entrees are just wonderful - having tried almost the entire menu! ”
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" The dinner menu featured a host of several small plates "prepared to order" perfect for those who wish to try several items to fully plated entrees, a la carte specialties and an assortment of other side dishes. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This is a great place! ”
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am definitely returning to the Primitivo-right now, my favorite Italian restaurant. ”
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This is a good place if you have a small party ”
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OMFG I had the best service ever in this place! ”
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| service |
91.89000129699707% positive |
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The unlimited mimosas were great, and the staff was really friendly. ”
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They have very good prices, a nice wine selection and down to earth people who work there. ”
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Tim and the team went out of their way to make the party very special for everyone (all 30 people walked away happy!) ”
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The waiters and hostess were upbeat and very helpful, and our waiter recommended a really nice Barbera to have with our meal. ”
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The service was excellent. ”
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The food is great, service is getting better and best of all, the value is there. ”
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Unfortunately, after a recommendation from a friend, four of us came for the first time to receive the worst service we have ever had in the city. ”
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Excellent food and huge portion, superb service and very inexpensive. ”
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Thanks Primitivo and its staff for making my birthday such a memorable experience. ”
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Fast service, promptly seated, good bang for you buck. ”
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the staff was so friendly and attentive. ”
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next time I'll get the name of my favorite waiter so that I can post it here and recommend to all of you. ”
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The service is friendly & attentive. ”
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The waiter was very attentive, knew how the food was prepared and knew about the wines. ”
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Wonderful attention from staff and just a great value in an area where most other restaurants are overpriced. ”
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The worst service ”
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Went with 6 friends and the service was great. ”
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The service was fast, friendly and professional, the restaurant was comfortable and clean, the drinks were very tasty, and the food was out of this world. ”
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will say the service, ambiance and dessert were really good. ”
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OMFG I had the best service ever in this place! ”
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great food, great staff! ”
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My waiter was extremely attentive and funny and nice and. ”
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There are not enough kind words for Primitivo - the food is fantastic, the waitstaff wonderful and the owner is very friendly. ”
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The owner should be very proud of his staff for their professionalism and his food for its great taste. ”
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Excellent wait staff, great food, and Tim is wonderful. ”
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This place was great, the food was amazing, the only complaint I would have is the chaotic staff, but they have a lot of business so they are just trying to please everyone. ”
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Good service and great bar. ”
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The service is always warm and gracious, and the food-to-value ratio can't be beat. ”
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It was early so it wasn't very crowded, but the place is very nice inside, staff is friendly. ”
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complained to our waiter about my miniscule portion, and he shrugged it off and asked me if I wanted to order an additional entree. ”
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Tasty Italian food at very reasonable prices and friendly service. ”
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Very friendly, warm and accomodating. ”
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we always get the "greatest" warm service and the best food. ”
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great service, good food, outside seating ”
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Third, the servers are very attentive, without being obtrusive. ”
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Not great evening service ”
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The entire staff was friendly and the food was very good. ”
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| value |
86.78000450134277% positive |
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They were both delicious and the prices were very reasonable, especially for New York. ”
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great lunch value. ”
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would def recommend this place to anyone who loves Italian food at reasonable prices. ”
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The food is great, service is getting better and best of all, the value is there. ”
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Excellent food and huge portion, superb service and very inexpensive. ”
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The salad was generous and so delicious; my entree was excellent. ”
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great food, great value ”
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the seafood pasta special is amazing, portions were very generous. ”
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Tasty Italian food at very reasonable prices and friendly service. ”
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the price is reasonable. ”
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was amazed at the selections offered at these reasonable prices. ”
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The pasta dishes are around $16, and when my meal arrived, my food was served in a huge dish, and I received a child's size portion. ”
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Nice cozy atmosphere but most importantly very good food at very good prices. ”
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The food is delicious and oh my God, sooo cheap! ”
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The food is still terrific, but not worth the money. ”
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would recommend this place as a great value and location for a large get together or just a dinner for 2. ”
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think the prices were very reasonable. ”
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Everything on the menu is excellent and the house red and white wines are the best deals in town! ”
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If you're looking for decent food at decent prices you won't be disappointed. ”
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They have very good prices, a nice wine selection and down to earth people who work there. ”
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My boyfriend and I have tried many places in the surrounding area and none can come close to the excellent food for the price. ”
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The food is terrific, the waitstaff are competent, the atmosphere is just slightly upscale/trendy, and the prices are amazing! ”
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There are many other Restaurants in the area that are less expensive and have food that is just as good. ”
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It would have been all right if they raised their prices, but to raise the prices, make the portions one third the size is ridiculous. ”
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The deserts suck, but the lobster which was only 26 bucks, was OH SO worth it. ”
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The food was great, as well as the prices. ”
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Wonderful attention from staff and just a great value in an area where most other restaurants are overpriced. ”
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The service is always warm and gracious, and the food-to-value ratio can't be beat. ”
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I've never had a huge appetite, and usually I have leftovers after dining out, but I was actually STARVING after I left this place. ”
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