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Chef Chris Thompson has done an incredible job of presenting excellent Italian Food that compares with the East Coast Italian Dining Experience. We were asked when making our reservation, if anyone in our party had a food allergy the chef should be aware of. A huge bonus before we even arrived. When arriving, we were greeted by a delightful hostess who seated us right away even though our dining companions were running a little late. Erin, (our charming, beautiful, intelligent, and personable waitress was marvelous) assured us not to worry and we had wine and some of the best calamari ever while waiting. When our friends arrived, they were seated immediately and had wine and salad, after which our orders were taken for entrees. Two lasagnas, one catch of the day, and one pasta specialty of the house with Italian sausage. All four, perfectly prepared, served eye appealingly, and delish beyond words.I was invited to come back to the kitchen to meet the chef after offering our co
I’m baffled by some of the negative comments. I wasn’t going to review this place (its busy enough as it is, so I wanted to keep it as “secret” as possible), but now I feel compelled to do so. THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC! I don’t go often, as its a little above my budget, but I try to go at least once every month or two because the food is incredible. The gnocci is to die for (nothing close to a ‘donut’–come on for real?!) The chicken is so tasty and falls off the bone. We’ve ordered every special they’ve offered – loved them all. The various bruschettas are mouth watering. And Seth knows his wine! I really like Seth and Chantal – they are very nice, very real people. Chantal is not as engaging as Seth, but still friendly in a quieter way. And they are definitely NOT pretentious. I have to admit, on my first visit there, the place was busy and the service wasn’t uber attentive or outwardly friendly. But I came back for the food and so glad I did, because the service only impr
We went for our fortieth anniversary are were disappointed. While meats (the ones that were finally brought around) were good for the most part), the available side dishes were lack luster and few. If a rather tasteless Casaer Salad, white rice, and black beans, let us not forget a very simple heart of palm salad will satisfy you for everything else in the dinner, then you will be be happy. Our part felt it wasn’t. However, once we added the marinated olives to the hearts of palm, it was better. Take special care to use the small bowls that we didn’t see until after we had put the beans and other things on our plates, though. Everything ran together and it wasn’t pleasant.The lamb was superb, as was the shrimp and pineapple. The filet was prepared past medium and was dry. The tritip was good, and the ribs never made it around. The chicken wrapped in bacon was lackluster at best. We filled up on the meats, but felt that something was lacking. We did receive a free dessert
