I love going here for their Minestrone soup on a perfect day... Everything on the menu is delicious, even the bread that they give to begin with. It's on one of the popular streets for Hillcrest!

I love going here for their Minestrone soup on a perfect day... Everything on the menu is delicious, even the bread that they give to begin with. It's on one of the popular streets for Hillcrest!
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I really like the gnocchi as well the rest of the great selection of Italian food they offer. They do take reservations still, which is a blessing because they can get really crowded since it is... More

I really like the gnocchi as well the rest of the great selection of Italian food they offer. They do take reservations still, which is a blessing because they can get really crowded since it is such a small place. The ambiance is great and they have cute Italian waitors! =)
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This place has the most amazing lobster ravioli. I have been here four times and it tastes better everytime I order it! This place has a real home town itialian feel with clean bathrooms. Just... More

This place has the most amazing lobster ravioli. I have been here four times and it tastes better everytime I order it! This place has a real home town itialian feel with clean bathrooms. Just about everything on the menu is good.
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We had an excellent meal recently. There was plenty of people watching available. While it is not white linen table cloth the food is great, the atmosphere is energetic, and the prices are very... More

We had an excellent meal recently. There was plenty of people watching available. While it is not white linen table cloth the food is great, the atmosphere is energetic, and the prices are very reasonable. We'll definitely be back for some more great pasta. P.S. they valid parking for the lot right behind the restaurant. Pros: great food at a good price Cons: there can be a wait even with reservations
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If you're looking for Italy in America, you've found it here. I came here after hearing a friend rave about the food and the ambience of the place. I really enjoyed it despite the fact that I had... More

If you're looking for Italy in America, you've found it here. I came here after hearing a friend rave about the food and the ambience of the place. I really enjoyed it despite the fact that I had reservations for 9PM and I had to wait for 20 minutes. I figured that I was going to an Italian restaurant and if it was really authentic, then it was going to "feel" like I was in Italy. The place had the "aura" of the small Venetian cafes where you can order massive plates of pastas. I had one of the cream pastas specials with Amaretto - it was delicious. Accompanied with Shiraz red wine - mm! It was wonderful. Despite the wait, it was a worthwhile adventure and great evening! Pros: Italian food, ambience Cons: Waiting time
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Oh my wow! The food here is absolutely amazing! We went to this restaurant because of a recommendation from a friend. It was so so worth it. I had the tortellini with ham and peas, which was a... More

Oh my wow! The food here is absolutely amazing! We went to this restaurant because of a recommendation from a friend. It was so so worth it. I had the tortellini with ham and peas, which was a perfect balance between salt and sweet! My friend had their salmon ravioli with cream and caviar, which was incredible. This place is so good that we are grabbing lunch their today. Oh, and we took home a cannoli that was delish too! Pros: Italian speaking staff, great service, a foodie's dream come true!
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We had such a cute date here! It's not too fancy, but much nicer than a pizza parlot -- the perfect date spot. It's a little "lively" (and by that I mean noisy), but we had the best pasta and the... More

We had such a cute date here! It's not too fancy, but much nicer than a pizza parlot -- the perfect date spot. It's a little "lively" (and by that I mean noisy), but we had the best pasta and the best wine and the best time. Ciao! Pros: Cute atmosphere Cons: a little loud
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This place is always mobbed when I go. It is a very fun little place that has the flair, excitement, and ambience of a restaurant in Rome. The hostess, and some of the wait staff appear to be... More

This place is always mobbed when I go. It is a very fun little place that has the flair, excitement, and ambience of a restaurant in Rome. The hostess, and some of the wait staff appear to be genuinely Italian. Very fun. But the food is truly average, in my humble opinion. To be fair, my ex-girlfriend loved this place. She ordered Osso Bucco every time we went there. And the Osso Bucco is pretty good. But the Lasagne and Ravioli were quite wanting. Typically, they overcook everything--which would explain why the Osso Bocco is so good. They have great values on Italian wines, and you really feel like you are in Italy when you drink enough of them. Worst of all, this restaurant is DEAFENING. It would be perfect for an intimate meal if it weren't so loud. So, yes, I enjoy it. But I always say that I don't intend to go back. Remember, lots of people love this place!
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