Decided to stop in to see what the place was like; never made it in when it was located in Wallingford. The food - good, and interesting ingredients; didn't feel like I got my money's worth, though. The wines by the glass selection needs more options, although what we had was very nice, there aren't enough local wines on the menu. I realize it's an Italian place, but I prefer local foods over ones that are flown, shipped, or trucked in from far away lands. Service was fine, although slow, we weren't in a hurry so that didn't bother so much. Entrees were brought out before the salads were finished - bad. One literally glaring issue was that I was forced to sit through the whole meal with the bright, white lights of the kitchen striking me practically blind, which completely destroyed any romantic ambiance of the place. It was totally distracting and annoying. If I want to see everything that goes on in the kitchen, I'll ask, thank you very much. I would not eat there again if that was still the case.
Pros: Unique dishes. Friendly staff.
Cons: Prices seem high. Bad lighting.
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