06/28/04

great neighborhood joint

by esnyc

I've been going here since '95 and it's my favorite Italian in the neighborhood, if not all over town. Great red sauce (way better than my own and approaching my Mom's), really nice owners and staff. Great specials, really good value for the money. Really reasonable wine prices.

Let's count at least once a week, 52 wks a year, for almost 9 years. Obviously I LOVE this place and would recommend it to anyone.

Favorite dishes - penne arrabiatta (spicy but not just someone throwing red pepper flakes in a marinara - it's got onions, shallots, tons o' nice mellow garlic, and some heat), and chicken parm. Great house salad, nice tomato and mozzarella. also try the mozzarella in carrozo. and good cannoli (i.e. they fill them when you order them). also try the pumpkin cheesecake. and last but not least, a really good cappucino.

03/05/03

Bella Bella Bella

by burger9999

Terrific food; freshly prepared. We live nearby and this is a great example of a neighborhood restaurant that consistently provides good food at fair prices. It is not fancy, but they may have some of the best pasta in town. Try the Carbonara!