Great place, but definitely did not live up to the hype it receives on this website. We started at the bar where bartender Scott was very friendly and courteous. We had antipasto which was very average to below average. It tasted OK but the portion was very small. Then we went to our table which luckily was a nice private booth (the tables out in the middle of the room looked small and uncomfortable with waiters and patrons zipping around the diners and bumping into them. Our booth was lovely and private, which was very nice. Our waiter did not seem very intelligent - when my father asked which was better the veal parm of the veal marsala, he basically described what was in both dishes which we all of course knew and everyone at the table responded with blank stares. His servece wasn't too great either, we waited almost 40 minutes to give our order. We weren't in a big hurry and we didn't mind, but when we needed something he was nowhere to be found.
The portions were generous and not too pricey. The veal parm was good but not great, as well as the caesar salad. The free bread was delicious and warm, and almost overshadowed the rest of the meal. They do have a very extensive wine list, almost too extensive and we had a nice oregon pinot. I will say that the tiramasu was excellent, some of the best I have had. But for hearing so many good things about the food, the rest was certainly a letdown.
If you are looking for a nice date spot or place to take your family I would recommend going once, but only if you get a booth. Other than that taste-wise the food just doesn't measure up to even a franchise place like Maggiano's.
Pros: nice booths, bar service, tiramasu
Cons: not up to the hype, service, waiters
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