The ambiance was charming and cozy, situated in the delightful downtown Willow Glen. The location was fantastic, and the food exceeded our expectations. Our group tried the rigatoni, lasagna, and chicken Parmesan, while one person chose the ribeye steak special, and everything was delicious! The service was warm, and the staff was exceptionally attentive. I highly recommend this spot!
Scott
Exceptional food and service. This was our 2nd visit and we've really enjoyed it both times!
Wes
Had Christmas Eve reservation. When we arrived about 10 minutes early, we were told they were backed up and would have to wait to be seated. After 30-40 minute wait we were seated. Hostess apologized but did little else to accommodate situation. Probably will not return.
laura
We signed up and paid in advance for the pre-fixe dinner on Christmas Eve and were very excited. When we showed up they said they did not have a reservation for us. I had to prove I had the reservation and then they wanted to sit us at a high top in the corner of the bar right by the front door, hostess stand and bussing station. Instead they stuck us in the middle of the room where we kept getting bumped into. The service started out good but then we never saw our server again. The food was just thrown down by a runner. I asked for more water twice only got it at the end. Then when we got the bill we were charged for the full meal! I had to get up to discuss this with the hostess who then took my credit card and bill and it wasn't seen again for over 10 minutes. I had to ask for it then the waiter pulled it out of his pocket? We were really disappointed with the entire experience.
Jane
Pasta with clams should have had a white wine sauce and it came with a red chili oil sauce. The pasta was super thick and very chewy. Willing to try again but I won't be ordering this ;-)
Joan
Overall OK. Nothing memorable. Way too loud; dinner felt rushed. Drink order took forever - appetizers arrived before our wine. Dinners for each person arrived at different times. Strange. Food was a “B”. Not rushing back anytime soon.
Aaron
Went there for lunch. Everything was incredible. Best lobster ravioli I've had in my life. The calamari, which I didn't even want, was also possibly the best I've had in my life. If you're considering going here, do it!
Mike
Overall experience was 5*! Food was great and came fairly quickly. We were seated when we arrived a few minutes before our reservation. The restaurant was nearly full and a bit noisy but very pleasant. Decor is a little over the top Italianate. Our server (Roy) was very friendly and accommodating. We will come again!
Don
Had an excellent experience celebrating my partner's birthday with her daughter. Food and service was delightful.
Paula
The pizza and salad were delicious, as was the Amarone wine. My friend and I got there early for our reservation, so we head to the bar to order a drink. There was a space at the bar without chairs (lost opportunity) and the other seats were taken, so we stood and enjoyed our wine. The hostess came to get us at the designated time and wanted to seat us at the highboy in the bar. I indicated that we had a reservation and preferred the main dining room but she insisted that the bar would be quieter. So that's where we were seated and the bartender was our server. Not the experience I preferred for the evening but the food was very good.
We loved the vibe of this restaurant. It's hard to find such a lively restaurant these days. It was small and energetic. The short ribs, meatballs and my pasta were delicious. Will definitely return.
Virginia
My husband and I had a cocktail before dinner and then ordered a bottle of wine. We ordered dessert and an after-dinner drink. The food was good, and the service was excellent. We paid the bill and were about 5-10 minutes from leaving when the manager asked if we could move to another table, which was smaller, so another party could have our table. This felt rude, and my husband uses a cane because he had knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago, and where he sits is important so that someone walking by doesn't bump it. This seems very rude and rushed since we were almost ready to leave. Yes, we made reservations for 5:30 pm, which is not a busy time, and we stayed for an hour and a half, which is not over-staying in the restaurant when ordering cocktails and having an after-drink.
melissa
Hostess was beautiful and sweet. She kept checking in and making sure we were informed even though they were running behind, I appreciate that kind of communication. It holds the restaurant accountable. The service was incredible & our server was hilarious. Love that we felt cared for. Definitely coming back.
Megan
Beautiful restaurant with excellent service and amazing food. We were a group of 5 for dinner on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was cozy and beautifully decorated. Feels like you are in Italy. Our server was exceptional and the staff was very attentive. We ordered drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert. We raved about every item starting with bread and butter to the last item. It was one of the best experiences in a long time. We will most definitely go back very soon.
J
I woke up the next morning still thinking about the truffle gnocchi. Truly the best gnocchi I've ever eaten. Little puffy clouds of goodness. My husband had the lobster ravioli which were also out of this world. They've taken pasta to the next level! We'll happily be retuning.
The ambiance was charming and cozy, situated in the delightful downtown Willow Glen. The location was fantastic, and the food exceeded our expectations. Our group tried the rigatoni, lasagna, and chicken Parmesan, while one person chose the ribeye steak special, and everything was delicious! The service was warm, and the staff was exceptionally attentive. I highly recommend this spot!
Exceptional food and service. This was our 2nd visit and we've really enjoyed it both times!
Had Christmas Eve reservation. When we arrived about 10 minutes early, we were told they were backed up and would have to wait to be seated. After 30-40 minute wait we were seated. Hostess apologized but did little else to accommodate situation. Probably will not return.
We signed up and paid in advance for the pre-fixe dinner on Christmas Eve and were very excited. When we showed up they said they did not have a reservation for us. I had to prove I had the reservation and then they wanted to sit us at a high top in the corner of the bar right by the front door, hostess stand and bussing station. Instead they stuck us in the middle of the room where we kept getting bumped into. The service started out good but then we never saw our server again. The food was just thrown down by a runner. I asked for more water twice only got it at the end. Then when we got the bill we were charged for the full meal! I had to get up to discuss this with the hostess who then took my credit card and bill and it wasn't seen again for over 10 minutes. I had to ask for it then the waiter pulled it out of his pocket? We were really disappointed with the entire experience.
Pasta with clams should have had a white wine sauce and it came with a red chili oil sauce. The pasta was super thick and very chewy. Willing to try again but I won't be ordering this ;-)
Overall OK. Nothing memorable. Way too loud; dinner felt rushed. Drink order took forever - appetizers arrived before our wine. Dinners for each person arrived at different times. Strange. Food was a “B”. Not rushing back anytime soon.
Went there for lunch. Everything was incredible. Best lobster ravioli I've had in my life. The calamari, which I didn't even want, was also possibly the best I've had in my life. If you're considering going here, do it!
Overall experience was 5*! Food was great and came fairly quickly. We were seated when we arrived a few minutes before our reservation. The restaurant was nearly full and a bit noisy but very pleasant. Decor is a little over the top Italianate. Our server (Roy) was very friendly and accommodating. We will come again!
Had an excellent experience celebrating my partner's birthday with her daughter. Food and service was delightful.
The pizza and salad were delicious, as was the Amarone wine. My friend and I got there early for our reservation, so we head to the bar to order a drink. There was a space at the bar without chairs (lost opportunity) and the other seats were taken, so we stood and enjoyed our wine. The hostess came to get us at the designated time and wanted to seat us at the highboy in the bar. I indicated that we had a reservation and preferred the main dining room but she insisted that the bar would be quieter. So that's where we were seated and the bartender was our server. Not the experience I preferred for the evening but the food was very good.
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We loved the vibe of this restaurant. It's hard to find such a lively restaurant these days. It was small and energetic. The short ribs, meatballs and my pasta were delicious. Will definitely return.
My husband and I had a cocktail before dinner and then ordered a bottle of wine. We ordered dessert and an after-dinner drink. The food was good, and the service was excellent. We paid the bill and were about 5-10 minutes from leaving when the manager asked if we could move to another table, which was smaller, so another party could have our table. This felt rude, and my husband uses a cane because he had knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago, and where he sits is important so that someone walking by doesn't bump it. This seems very rude and rushed since we were almost ready to leave. Yes, we made reservations for 5:30 pm, which is not a busy time, and we stayed for an hour and a half, which is not over-staying in the restaurant when ordering cocktails and having an after-drink.
Hostess was beautiful and sweet. She kept checking in and making sure we were informed even though they were running behind, I appreciate that kind of communication. It holds the restaurant accountable. The service was incredible & our server was hilarious. Love that we felt cared for. Definitely coming back.
Beautiful restaurant with excellent service and amazing food. We were a group of 5 for dinner on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was cozy and beautifully decorated. Feels like you are in Italy. Our server was exceptional and the staff was very attentive. We ordered drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert. We raved about every item starting with bread and butter to the last item. It was one of the best experiences in a long time. We will most definitely go back very soon.
I woke up the next morning still thinking about the truffle gnocchi. Truly the best gnocchi I've ever eaten. Little puffy clouds of goodness. My husband had the lobster ravioli which were also out of this world. They've taken pasta to the next level! We'll happily be retuning.
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