07/15/09

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had!

by EasyTiger56

First off, we are tourists from the West Coast who just came in to NYC.

This wasn't just a meal, it was an experience! We were warmly treated as soon as we walked in by the Maitre d. If you are lucky enough to get Sammy or as we got to know him as "Uncle Sam", you will be in for a treat. Just to hear his exuberance as he describes the specials of the evening is epic.

We brought our 2 kids with us and when Uncle Sam brought out the Caesar salad cart, well the rest was history. He had both of our kids behind the cart with him making the salad. And let me tell you was it good.

Later he brought out a pasta that wasn't on the menu but basically we told him that we love Fettucini Afredo, but wanted some variation if possible. What we got was superb.

For main dishes, my wife got a huge New York strip in a wonderful sauce. I got a Veal chop in a wine reduction sauce. Both dishes were out of this world!!!!

The funniest thing happened. Before we left for our NYC vacation, I told my son he was going to get a hair cut, which of course didn't go over big with him. At the last minute, I told him he could wait till after we got back. After we finished the main course Sammy and another waiter came from behind my son and put napkins around his neck and told him he was about to get a haircut. The look on my son's face was priceless!

All I can say, as much fun as we had . . . these guys take their cooking seriously. Everything we had was done perfectly!

Would highly reccommend this place!

• Pros: Food, Atmoshpere and Service
• Cons: None

05/07/08

Attentive service, value for money, excellent food

by AVLS

As a foodie in the city I have seen my fair share of good restaurants, though this retaurant is a rare. With attentive staff that are eager to please, excellent food selections, and reasonable prices, this restaurant is one of a kind in NYC.

• Pros: Attentive service, comfortable dining atmosphere
• Cons: Location is out of the way

02/19/08

Very disappointed

by courtney30

I went here on a Sat night for dinner and was so disappointed by both the food and service. They sat us 50 minutes after our reservation without so much as an offer for a drink or food on the house. They were too busy that they 'forgot' to bring the friend zucchini and cheese (which in the past had come complimentary with the meal) which was also frustrating. The food here is just mediocre but I had wanted to go back because of what I thought was going to be the exceptional service - not any more! There are at least 10 other Italian restaurants in the west village with far better food and at better prices - I will not bother going here again and do not recommend it for others.