10/12/09

Better Italian restaurant than in Italy

by hugold

First of all managed by a great guy, Tony, from Lazio. It gurantees great quality, personal touch, great food and great atmosphere, you feel at home, well...actually you feel like you are in Italy, eating better than in Italy.

The past is hand made and gorgeous, the pomodor sauce hand made by Tony's mother with best tomatoes and fresh basil is the best I ever had. The liguine a la vongoli, the raviole, the veal picatta, I tasted them in my several visits and the taste is like a dream. And the wine is typical Italian with a great choice.

And price? The food and the wine is priced in a way you will come back becasue they don't rob you.

Finally, the personal hospitality by the owner and manager, Tony, makes you have an unforgettable time. The food and the wine are only part of the good time. The overall experience makes you come back and recommend to your friends.

• Pros: Fresh and delicious food and great atmosphere
• Cons: Too many people getting to know the place

02/24/09

My secret gem in hell's kitchen.

by yikes10036

I said it before, the best rating I could ever give a restaurant is the fact that I see Italian tourists frequent it. Because it's authentic. The Pomodoro sauce is wonderful, I just get it with rigatoni and it's fantastic. Fresh basil...well fresh everything. Now I'm in love with their Fusilli Norcia, which is a red sauce with sweet and hot italian sausage, I never get tired of it. I also recommend the Brodetto with Red Snapper. It's a great portion of red snapper with shrimp, mussels and clams. The Three Cheese Risotto is rich and wonderful, and has always been perfectly cooked. It's the perfect local place for foodies in the hood to sneak off to for a few drinks or great, simply prepared Italian food. And the delver! Tony, the manager is a great guy, friendly and interested in his customers. The service is fantastic. Very relaxed.

05/16/08

Party of 6 women recommend

by Jenn9268

There was good Italian food and the service was great. The hostess was friendly and personable, and the place was comfortable. I would definitely go again and the party of 6 women I was with all agree. I had the pasta primavera that was awesome, Thanks Tony for the great service.