My husband and I celebrated our 5yr anniversary here tonight and we had a phenomenonal experience. Mason was our waiter and he was wonderful. Made the experience so much more welcoming! I loved that we got to unplug and just be husband and wife instead of mom and dad. The food was amazing!! Thanks to Mason for all the recommendations!
Be very aware what you’re getting into. This place wants to lock up your phone before dining. At the end of the day, it’s their restaurant and they can do what they want. However we made a reservation, they told us the policy, we politely declined and they charged us a $200 fee for cancelling. They have lost their minds. Obviously I’m disputing it with my bank. That’s the most absurd thing I’ve seen a restaurant do.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shelbi Herzog
The closest thing to carbone you can find!!! Amazing atmosphere, service, and pastas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Doby
Ok, the no phone policy is ridiculous. We are adults. It is just so pretentious. We’ve been to the French Laundry; this isn’t a policy there.
The food was good. The service was hit or miss.
We had 2 servers describe the same dish to say they didn’t like the looks of it at first, but it wound up being their favorite dish. Really? You are basically saying it looked disgusting but it tastes good. Somehow we wound up ordering it and it looked fine and it tasted good.
Second, they brought the tables on either side of us bread. I overheard there were 3 kinds of bread. I say “overheard” because we weren’t offered any.
Finally, we ordered desert & wife asked for coffee and the waiter said they don’t have coffee. We honestly thought he was kidding. Nope. No coffee at this place. Leaving, we learned they had espresso. Seems super weird that someone would ask for coffee & not be told they have espresso.
I almost gave the overall rating 3 stars, then 2 & finally settled on 1 because we are never going back and probably warning our friends about the place before they make a reservation.
In response to the reply to this review: I had a reservation which I made through your website multiple days in advance as evidenced by my text message reminders you sent me. Regardless, I would think you would be more concerned about the comments on the service, but you be you.
Again, the food was good; the service was off.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jess Thompson
I'm confused how there are bad reviews? I travel for work and have the luxury of eating incredible meals all over the world... this is a top five dining experience for me, easily. The food, service, and ambiance were incredible. The friend I went with is a huge foodie and we ordered a lot... we were both thrilled and would highly recommend.
Our ticket was ~$220 I think? That was for two mixed drinks, one glass of wine, three appetizers, two pasta meals, one main meal, and a dessert. I didn't think anything was too overpriced. We just ordered a lot!
We kicked off with two mixed drinks, which to our delight were made in front of us table side with a lite bite to pair along with it. Strong drinks, delicious.
We started with meatballs, carpaccio, and zucchini fries. All three were great, but if you can only do one - meatballs. They were tender, filled with flavor, and the sauce was perfection.
We skipped salads and went straight for rigatoni and the veal ravioli. The veal was the only thing I would say was good but not great (slightly too thick/heavy) and the rigatoni was the star of the show. I would go back just for the rigatoni even if everything else wasn't as fabulous as it was. It also held well and reheated nicely the day after.
For the meat dish, we got the pork chop which was pounded down thin, covered in butter, garlic, lemon, and capers. It was delicious & moist as well. The waitress described it as light but we didn't agree with that. It was hearty (& delicious) even though it was thin. It also reheated really well and we enjoyed most of it the day after.
Then, we had the tiramisu. I wasn't excited about ordering it but my friend wanted it. I quickly ate my words because I ate my entire half. Best tiramisu I've had.
The ambiance is dimly lit, but not dark where it's tough to read a menu. It's sexy, and tables are small and close together so we ended up chatting with our neighbors which added to the experience. Everyone around us was raving about their dishes and suggesting what we should order.
If you're doing 4 courses & drinks, it will take 2.5-3 hours. It is an experience; this isn't a hop in and out restaurant and it's not meant to be! It's bizarre someone rated this a 1 because they have a no phone rule. (It stays with you physically in a locked case.) You have a choice, if you aren't okay with it, don't go in.
We loved everything about this place! Thanks for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Sara Aldous
My sister and her family were in town from the Houston area and wanted to try this restaurant for a birthday dinner, I had never been before and wasn’t sure about bringing my one year old since it seems very upscale and did not want to bother the other guests if she wanted to walk around etc. She called to ask whether or not it would be acceptable, and Milos answer was “I would never turn away a baby, if it would make you more comfortable I can put you in a private room so that she is free to explore. We do not have high chairs but I can get one from a sister store if needed.” I was so grateful for him to offer this and it made me even more excited to try the restaurant with his warm welcome. The next week when we arrived, we put our phones in the provided pouches and were brought into the room- beautifully decorated and the perfect size. Brittany (who was also the bartender) gave wonderful wine and food recommendations and friendly, personable service. EVERYTHING was delicious- the carbonara, lobster, caprese salad, gnocci, but my favorite was the meatballs and the rigatoni! It was a wonderfully relaxing dinner that was not rushed or too drawn out either, it was so nice to chat without the distractions of our phones, although I would have loved to take pictures of the food lol. They took our photo with an old Polaroid camera at the end of the evening which was such a nice touch. Overall just great experience with special thanks to Milos and Brittany, I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carbonara, Caprese, Gnocchi
Debbie Collins, Prime Realty
We had a fabulous four course lunch date. The service that Maria gave us was incredible and the food was so very delicious. We had plenty of leftovers to take home.
We absolutely adored this restaurant. We loved that our phones were locked away. It got us away from the outside world and let us experience the entire dinner. The food was immaculate. The roasted chicken was tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with the ricotta. The Caesar salad was to die for. Our server, Maria, was amazing and very knowledgeable! We can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken
Abby Tisdale
I think they tried to delete my review- they lock your phones
David M.
I love that customers can't distract others by being on their phones. This is, thankfully, a rare place where you actually can enjoy a meal in peace and quiet without being disturbed by other disrespectful customers!
The atmosphere is quiet and homey. Our server was sweet but proved to be lacking some service experience. We asked if the martini olives were hand stuffed blue cheese and she assured us they were but they most definitely were not. When we ordered a nice bottle of wine, she proceeded to pour the entire bottle split into the three glasses that were having wine… so none of us could possible aerate our wine and we were left with 3 fishbowls of wine. We assume she did this so none of the other members of our table Could share a glass if they desired later. She was pretty pushy about ordering another bottle which was a turn off. The food was mid all around- the arancini was okay, meatballs were good. Carbonara was trash and inauthentic (no one seems to get this right), rigatoni was the star of the show with some real flavor and texture. Lobster was slightly disappointing. Chicken was solid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Kylie Corbin
We loved having our anniversary dinner here! The atmosphere was amazing and we loved having our phones locked up to really enjoy our meal. I loved the personalization that our waitress provided throughout the courses. She was very knowledgeable. I really loved that the speciality cocktails are all made table side. There are so many little features like this that made us enjoy the experience. I would definitely return in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer Kimbro
The food was impeccable. We highly recommend the Rigatoni, Carbonara, and the off-menu meatballs. The pasta is house-made, and is out of this world. Our server, Michelle, had several tables seated in quick succession, but was very attentive, and offered excellent recommendations. She also explained how the courses work and the amount of time the dining experience would take. Finally, the cell phone ban was a surprise, but really added to the experience and we appreciated it. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gena Axtell
Was a little skeptical given the reviews, but if they had timing issues before they’ve resolved them. The service was amazing! The atmosphere was great as well. Classy and intimate without being pretentious. Food was good. Most dishes were very well seasoned and delicious. The gnocchi was very one note, but overall a great experience. Give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Erin Harris
I didn't get to eat here because I was full. However the staff helped me when I felt unsafe as a woman alone on the street at night and I'm so grateful. I can't wait to return to eat.
My husband and I celebrated our 5yr anniversary here tonight and we had a phenomenonal experience. Mason was our waiter and he was wonderful. Made the experience so much more welcoming! I loved that we got to unplug and just be husband and wife instead of mom and dad. The food was amazing!! Thanks to Mason for all the recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caterina's Ceasar, Tiramisu, Angelo Azzuro
Be very aware what you’re getting into. This place wants to lock up your phone before dining. At the end of the day, it’s their restaurant and they can do what they want. However we made a reservation, they told us the policy, we politely declined and they charged us a $200 fee for cancelling. They have lost their minds. Obviously I’m disputing it with my bank. That’s the most absurd thing I’ve seen a restaurant do.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The closest thing to carbone you can find!!! Amazing atmosphere, service, and pastas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ok, the no phone policy is ridiculous. We are adults. It is just so pretentious. We’ve been to the French Laundry; this isn’t a policy there.
The food was good. The service was hit or miss.
We had 2 servers describe the same dish to say they didn’t like the looks of it at first, but it wound up being their favorite dish. Really? You are basically saying it looked disgusting but it tastes good. Somehow we wound up ordering it and it looked fine and it tasted good.
Second, they brought the tables on either side of us bread. I overheard there were 3 kinds of bread. I say “overheard” because we weren’t offered any.
Finally, we ordered desert & wife asked for coffee and the waiter said they don’t have coffee. We honestly thought he was kidding. Nope. No coffee at this place. Leaving, we learned they had espresso. Seems super weird that someone would ask for coffee & not be told they have espresso.
I almost gave the overall rating 3 stars, then 2 & finally settled on 1 because we are never going back and probably warning our friends about the place before they make a reservation.
In response to the reply to this review: I had a reservation which I made through your website multiple days in advance as evidenced by my text message reminders you sent me. Regardless, I would think you would be more concerned about the comments on the service, but you be you.
Again, the food was good; the service was off.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I'm confused how there are bad reviews? I travel for work and have the luxury of eating incredible meals all over the world... this is a top five dining experience for me, easily. The food, service, and ambiance were incredible. The friend I went with is a huge foodie and we ordered a lot... we were both thrilled and would highly recommend.
Our ticket was ~$220 I think? That was for two mixed drinks, one glass of wine, three appetizers, two pasta meals, one main meal, and a dessert. I didn't think anything was too overpriced. We just ordered a lot!
We kicked off with two mixed drinks, which to our delight were made in front of us table side with a lite bite to pair along with it. Strong drinks, delicious.
We started with meatballs, carpaccio, and zucchini fries. All three were great, but if you can only do one - meatballs. They were tender, filled with flavor, and the sauce was perfection.
We skipped salads and went straight for rigatoni and the veal ravioli. The veal was the only thing I would say was good but not great (slightly too thick/heavy) and the rigatoni was the star of the show. I would go back just for the rigatoni even if everything else wasn't as fabulous as it was. It also held well and reheated nicely the day after.
For the meat dish, we got the pork chop which was pounded down thin, covered in butter, garlic, lemon, and capers. It was delicious & moist as well. The waitress described it as light but we didn't agree with that. It was hearty (& delicious) even though it was thin. It also reheated really well and we enjoyed most of it the day after.
Then, we had the tiramisu. I wasn't excited about ordering it but my friend wanted it. I quickly ate my words because I ate my entire half. Best tiramisu I've had.
The ambiance is dimly lit, but not dark where it's tough to read a menu. It's sexy, and tables are small and close together so we ended up chatting with our neighbors which added to the experience. Everyone around us was raving about their dishes and suggesting what we should order.
If you're doing 4 courses & drinks, it will take 2.5-3 hours. It is an experience; this isn't a hop in and out restaurant and it's not meant to be! It's bizarre someone rated this a 1 because they have a no phone rule. (It stays with you physically in a locked case.) You have a choice, if you aren't okay with it, don't go in.
We loved everything about this place! Thanks for a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
My sister and her family were in town from the Houston area and wanted to try this restaurant for a birthday dinner, I had never been before and wasn’t sure about bringing my one year old since it seems very upscale and did not want to bother the other guests if she wanted to walk around etc. She called to ask whether or not it would be acceptable, and Milos answer was “I would never turn away a baby, if it would make you more comfortable I can put you in a private room so that she is free to explore. We do not have high chairs but I can get one from a sister store if needed.” I was so grateful for him to offer this and it made me even more excited to try the restaurant with his warm welcome. The next week when we arrived, we put our phones in the provided pouches and were brought into the room- beautifully decorated and the perfect size. Brittany (who was also the bartender) gave wonderful wine and food recommendations and friendly, personable service. EVERYTHING was delicious- the carbonara, lobster, caprese salad, gnocci, but my favorite was the meatballs and the rigatoni! It was a wonderfully relaxing dinner that was not rushed or too drawn out either, it was so nice to chat without the distractions of our phones, although I would have loved to take pictures of the food lol. They took our photo with an old Polaroid camera at the end of the evening which was such a nice touch. Overall just great experience with special thanks to Milos and Brittany, I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carbonara, Caprese, Gnocchi
We had a fabulous four course lunch date. The service that Maria gave us was incredible and the food was so very delicious. We had plenty of leftovers to take home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caterina's Ceasar, Carbonara, Caprese
We absolutely adored this restaurant. We loved that our phones were locked away. It got us away from the outside world and let us experience the entire dinner. The food was immaculate. The roasted chicken was tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with the ricotta. The Caesar salad was to die for. Our server, Maria, was amazing and very knowledgeable! We can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chicken
I think they tried to delete my review- they lock your phones
I love that customers can't distract others by being on their phones. This is, thankfully, a rare place where you actually can enjoy a meal in peace and quiet without being disturbed by other disrespectful customers!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere is quiet and homey. Our server was sweet but proved to be lacking some service experience. We asked if the martini olives were hand stuffed blue cheese and she assured us they were but they most definitely were not. When we ordered a nice bottle of wine, she proceeded to pour the entire bottle split into the three glasses that were having wine… so none of us could possible aerate our wine and we were left with 3 fishbowls of wine. We assume she did this so none of the other members of our table Could share a glass if they desired later. She was pretty pushy about ordering another bottle which was a turn off.
The food was mid all around- the arancini was okay, meatballs were good. Carbonara was trash and inauthentic (no one seems to get this right), rigatoni was the star of the show with some real flavor and texture. Lobster was slightly disappointing. Chicken was solid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
We loved having our anniversary dinner here! The atmosphere was amazing and we loved having our phones locked up to really enjoy our meal. I loved the personalization that our waitress provided throughout the courses. She was very knowledgeable. I really loved that the speciality cocktails are all made table side. There are so many little features like this that made us enjoy the experience. I would definitely return in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was impeccable. We highly recommend the Rigatoni, Carbonara, and the off-menu meatballs. The pasta is house-made, and is out of this world. Our server, Michelle, had several tables seated in quick succession, but was very attentive, and offered excellent recommendations. She also explained how the courses work and the amount of time the dining experience would take. Finally, the cell phone ban was a surprise, but really added to the experience and we appreciated it. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was a little skeptical given the reviews, but if they had timing issues before they’ve resolved them. The service was amazing! The atmosphere was great as well. Classy and intimate without being pretentious. Food was good. Most dishes were very well seasoned and delicious. The gnocchi was very one note, but overall a great experience. Give it a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I didn't get to eat here because I was full.
However the staff helped me when I felt unsafe as a woman alone on the street at night and I'm so grateful. I can't wait to return to eat.
Service: 5
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