A few years ago we started going to Mama Lucia's the food was always average, but it's close and quiet most of the time (well it's quiet enough for a couple to actually talk).
We went tonight and it will probably be the last time, the server did a good job but hooked us for a 20% tip because we had a party of 6 (2 kids come on!). I don't mind giving a great tip... and I would prefer to actually pay more for good food and service than have that pop up on the bill at the end of a average meal.
There is always restaurant paradiso and Cucina Cucina which are just as close for the next time my wife and I want to go out.
Pros: close, not too spendy
Cons: skitzy service, odd menu
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