"Even after a modest expansion, this contemporary ristorante at the edge of Wash Park possesses an intimate feel that the gracious service underscores. It’s a natural for anniversaries and other capital-O occasions, which are made all the more special by a five-course tasting option. But the a la carte Italian menu itself abounds in indulgent twists and turns — from focaccia with whipped bison tallow, plum agrodolce, and pine nut brittle to pecorino cheesecake with huckleberry preserves and every pasta and entree in between." - Ruth Tobias