Restaurants like this are all over New York City and the surrounding area but there seems to be a dearth of them in LA. While the food is not revelatory, it is obviously prepared with care and is flavorful and attractively presented.
Seafood is fresh and tasty and the occassional meatball special is truly delish - the meatballs are light and flavorful, not the leaden fare one is often forced to choke down.
Service is attentive and casually personal - we're routinely greeted with a smile by the owners although we are by no means regulars. Prices are more than fare for the large portions.
Affordable, fast and very, very tasty. REAL neighborhood Italian!
Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Parking in back
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