This Italian restaurant felt like a mom and pop shop. Each of the staff knew everyone who walked through the door. I just happened to find it randomly in Google Maps after looking for a place for dinner before I headed to the airport. The people at the front desk joked and laughed and made me feel like I had downs there before.
Food was great. House wine was ok and even better because of happy hour pricing.
Staff was amazingly kind and welcoming. I will be back just based off of the vibe.
Decent happy hour and good food off of the happy hour menu.
Run to this place. But not too much. I don’t want it to loose its charm.
Donna Delacruz
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December 17, 2025
Our first time here and very pleased with the whole meal and service. We had Eggplant Parmesan, Pasta al forno, Pappardelle Funghi, Fettuccine Florentine, Bruschetta and an awesome Poached pear salad. Looking forward to trying more items.
Remonda Wahba
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May 22, 2026
Absolutely one of my favorite places to relax and enjoy a great night out! The wine selection is amazing, and the half-price wine bottles every Wednesday make it even better. The atmosphere is always fun, welcoming, and perfect for a girls’ night, date night, or just unwinding after a long day.
A huge shoutout to Chad, truly the BEST server! His personality, energy, and customer service are outstanding. He always makes everyone feel welcome, takes great care of his tables, and makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does.
The service is always excellent, the staff is friendly, and the overall vibe is just incredible. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing wine, great service, and a fun atmosphere!
Anna Benincasa
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May 23, 2026
Absolutely delicious food! Friendly staff & great service.
Daniel Riggs
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May 07, 2026
This place will not disappoint you. We go every other Wednesday, happy hour all day... the food is brilliant and full of flavor. It is very reasonable too, three main course dishes, 1 appetizers, 1 side order, 1 beer and a bottle of wine under $140.
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This Italian restaurant felt like a mom and pop shop. Each of the staff knew everyone who walked through the door. I just happened to find it randomly in Google Maps after looking for a place for dinner before I headed to the airport. The people at the front desk joked and laughed and made me feel like I had downs there before. Food was great. House wine was ok and even better because of happy hour pricing. Staff was amazingly kind and welcoming. I will be back just based off of the vibe. Decent happy hour and good food off of the happy hour menu. Run to this place. But not too much. I don’t want it to loose its charm.
Our first time here and very pleased with the whole meal and service. We had Eggplant Parmesan, Pasta al forno, Pappardelle Funghi, Fettuccine Florentine, Bruschetta and an awesome Poached pear salad. Looking forward to trying more items.
Absolutely one of my favorite places to relax and enjoy a great night out! The wine selection is amazing, and the half-price wine bottles every Wednesday make it even better. The atmosphere is always fun, welcoming, and perfect for a girls’ night, date night, or just unwinding after a long day. A huge shoutout to Chad, truly the BEST server! His personality, energy, and customer service are outstanding. He always makes everyone feel welcome, takes great care of his tables, and makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. The service is always excellent, the staff is friendly, and the overall vibe is just incredible. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing wine, great service, and a fun atmosphere!
Absolutely delicious food! Friendly staff & great service.
This place will not disappoint you. We go every other Wednesday, happy hour all day... the food is brilliant and full of flavor. It is very reasonable too, three main course dishes, 1 appetizers, 1 side order, 1 beer and a bottle of wine under $140.