Boris Begun We came for “Italian night Wednesday”. The host and server were both friendly, and the chef came to greet us, and a second time to make sure we liked our food. It’s a very large place and was mostly empty - it’s just off the beaten path of 5th Ave.
The food tasted just like the Italian food I make at home. It was good but nothing special. Above Olive Garden, below Tony’s Di Napoli. But for $21 for a salad and entree both of us were very happy and satisfied with our meals.
Service was prompt and our waiter checked on us exactly the right amount. I felt taken care of but not rushed or hassled.
The dessert was the highlight of the meal and was not part of the special. It was a key lime coconut concoction. The taste, presentation, and amount were fantastic. It had a bit of everything - some cinnamon crisps, some toasted coconut chunks, some fruit puree, some key lime foam. It was honestly fantastic and I’m glad we made the decision to try it.
The patio had a nice vibe with some light jazz playing at a very reasonable level for ambiance. We were the only ones sitting outside. The bathroom was clean. They were out of two proteins which signals to me that chef orders conservatively and prioritizes the freshness of his food.
Overall we enjoyed our meal and would return to try other “themed” specials and the main menu items as well.
