Not only does Cellar Bistro provide an excellent dining experience, but moreover, there is parking! Though the address leads one to believe that the restaurant is on 10th Ave. East, it is actually on the backside of the building, so it may be a little tricky to find at first.
This is a nice, locally owned restaurant with three rooms, back to back to back, that serve as intimate dining areas. The service is professional and exactly what you should expect from a local, mid-range Italian restaurant.
The food is outstanding. Don't fill up too much on the bread and olive oil (which is excellent) because the appetizers, salads and entrees are amazing. The salad that comes with the meal is about twice the size of a normal house salad. I had the caesar salad, which had the right amount of everything. The entrees are more than enough and if you play your meal right, you should have plenty left to take home. The wine list is decent and they have a full bar, so you shouldn't be wanting for alcohol.
I would hop on this option over Olive Garden anyday.
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