What a place...Who else around town is going to have a night's feast all about meatballs? This place, that's who. In a city that has it's share of fusion...it's nice to see a classic establishment that truly relishes in it's classic past...both in food and in ambiance and in it's future that may not be so classic. The menu blends both traditional dishes and daring concepts that surprise the palate and excite the senses. The service is excellent and the new management makes you feel like you're at home. You're encouraged to try something new; be daring...after all, if these walls could talk; the stories that they would tell you would excite you as much as the food. Leo, the venerable bartender is great...from great drinks and even better stories you'll always want to come back just for the bar. They just started a late night happy hour, which makes this place totally accessible, even if you had a bad day at the track. $3 dollar wells and beers from 9pm to 11pm...and if you're daring, order a negroni...a classic gin drink that has been almost forgotten., but not here; and that's the point! For the real experience, get there early, relax at the bar...then, go sit in the Sinatra booth and then, back to the bar...in the words of Frank "The Best is Yet to Come!" Cheers and I'll see you soon at Matteo's
Pros: the little old lady that makes the pasta fresh every other day...what other place does that?
Cons: parking...then again, they have lifts that make more room in the back; again where do you find that?
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