D'amico & Sons

Ever wondered what it would be like to dine inside Restoration Hardware? Wonder no more. Don't get me wrong--I like it, but found it a bit odd and caught myself looking for price tags and mule chests. We went early on Saturday night. The ceaser salad, chicken parmasean and mushroom pasta were garden-variety--about what I'd make at home for myself, but I would do better if I were cooking for company. Our meals came with seven fat slices of bread--1 with the salads, 2 more with the entree, and 1 on the kid's plate. Seven. Who eats that much bread? The chianti was thin. Very nice staff. Kid-friendly--and kids eat free on Sundays. Itwas busy but not overly crowded. Overall, D'Amico's has a casual approach to both food and atmosphere--no substitute for a full-throttle Italian dining experience. Pros: casual atmosphere, staff Cons: average fare more

My remarks about the D'Amico in Edina apply to this take-out branch as well. I can't say that this is world-class Italian, but it is carefully prepared and the concept is unique. I think one cannot compare it to regular Italian restaurants: it is classy fast food. Pros: food, cost, convenience Cons: no table service more