Abrusci's Fire & Vine

We came to this restaurant on a whim and were completely blown away. From the moment we walked in, the experience was top-tier. The ambiance was beautiful and welcoming—stylish but relaxed, making it a perfect spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. What really stood out was the variety on the menu and how flawlessly everything was executed. We ordered drinks, appetizers, main dishes, and sides, and not a single item fell short. Everything—from the flavor to the presentation—was thoughtful, fresh, and high quality. It’s rare to find a place where you can try so many different types of dishes and have every single one be that good. Even the tiramisu cake I got at the end (not pictured) was delicious—super sweet, but clearly homemade and satisfying. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality, which made the whole experience even better. Service was just as impressive: attentive, kind, and never overbearing. It’s clear that this place is run with care and intention. We left feeling full, happy, and honestly surprised at how incredible the whole evening turned out. We’ll definitely be back and recommending this gem to everyone we know. Also loved the indoor and outdoor seating!

Very nice, comfortable spot for dinner. Open and airy, with wonderful ambiance, inside and out. Pasta with sausage (their “most popular dish” per the menu) was very good. Margarita pizza was good but lacked a little flavor. Crust was amazing, however, so in the end all good. Attentive service; very clean common areas and bathroom. The Rock movie marathon silently on the TV only added to the joy.

This was my second time back to Fire and Vine. We came on Sunday, the food was good, not great. It came out of the kitchen quickly and we were satisfied with what we ordered. The staff were friendly and this spot has a great laid back vibe. We started off with the full sized chopped chicken salad, which seemed fine. The chicken was a little flavorless and tired but overall an alright salad 6/10. My girlfriend had the half kitchen sink salad which was straight forward 6/10. They brought us a cibbata bread that we did not order, with a heavy garlic puree mixed into the oil 3.5/10. They forgot to put in our order for pepperoni rolls, which came out after our meal. The pepperoni rolls are really great, wonderful flavor, ours came out a little soggy, but I highly recommend, 8.5/10. For entrees I had the chicken Marsala, which I enjoyed a lot, a great dish, well flavored sauce and a nice amount of mashed potatoes which were good 8.3/10. My girlfriend had the fettuccine poblano, which I thought was alright, the chicken again like the salad was a little small, flavorless and tired. The sauce was interesting, it was hard to put my finger on the flavor but 6.5/10 for me, my girlfriend said 5/10 for her. All in all, I would come back here. They charge 20% gratuity on ever tab, which they don’t point out to you. I never like restaurant that think 20% should be mandatory, a tip should be earned not demanded! I end up not noticing this until after I left so I ended up tipping close to 40%. They have a great looking menu, which I look forward to coming back to try. Not a bad choice for a meal out.

Had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. Went on a Saturday and had no wait. I ordered the Rigatoni and it was incredibly delicious and filling. The service was wonderful and very quick (Bailey was a great server)! I will definitely be back to this location. I highly recommend this place for a nice date night, friend hang-out spot, or even just for a random dining experience - you will not regret it.

Abrusci's is decent. The food was much better than our service. The charcuterie plate was good...very nice foccacia, and that candied bacon was great. The sausage and pepper sandwich was tasty, but the highlight in that plate was the fries! I would return as there was more on the menu that sparked my interest.

This was just good Italian food. The rigatoni was really good. I got it baked.. I'm not sure if it was worth the up charge for that since it seemed like it was just baked for 60 seconds and the extra cheese was hardly melted. It took nothing away from the delicious meal, just felt unnecessary. The tiramisu was a delight.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, indoor and outdoor seating with and indoor bar. Great food and even better staff! We were visiting from our of state, but will definitely be back!!

Incredible atmosphere. Great place to celebrate with friends and food. I got the hot honey pizza and it had a really good kick to it with the good kind of mouth burning. Absolutely delicious food. Staff was on top of making sure waters and drinks were refilled. I was really impressed with how fast the food came out, especially for our party of 9.

Went in for lunch, sat in Samantha's section. She did an amazing job, she recommended really good drinks and food. She made dining there really enjoyable. Would visit again

Ok family member recommended this spot so while traveling around the area we decided to stop in and we're glad we did. Server attentive , food ready and hot Ambience romantic Every last dish we had was very good The rigatoni had much flavors thanks Chef Could have toasted the bruschetta bread a little longer but still eatable Must stop in to dine Will be returning with bigger party size

We wanted to try something new outside of Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, so we chose this place for my birthday dinner. The restaurant itself is nice, with a pleasant patio area. The food was just okay--not bad, but nothing memorable. Our server was friendly, but it felt like she was in a rush the entire time. We barely had a chance to enjoy a conversation before the next course came out, and overall we felt pressured to hurry through our meal. Unfortunately, the tiramisu was a big disappointment--it was by far the worst we've ever had. Overall, it didn't feel like a special birthday dinner. Instead, the experience felt rushed and impersonal, more like "eat and get out" than a relaxed night out.

Food was good, nothing extraordinary but totally fine for a dinner out with family. Server was friendly and kind. What was annoying at the end was the 20% hospitality fee that we were also taxed on. Why should we pay tax on the 20% tip you add for your employees?

First, we come here all the time. Normally for lunch or early dinner, and we love everything about this place, especially the ambiance. Yesterday we came in a little late, 8:40. Our server, Meli told us they closed at 9:00 (I asked what time they closed) but she said people are welcomed to stay till 10. Cool. Meli is the absolute sweetest, by the way. I understand the kitchen is ready to go, but you still do your job. I've worked in restaurants for years. I get it. We're all ready to go when it's time. I got the linguine and clams, and it was probably one of the worst dishes I've ever had. I'm pregnant, and we just had our announcement photos, and I was starving. I was so disappointed. It's my favorite dish there. It's always a full dish, with so much flavor. But this time, the pasta wasn't cooked all the way and the clams were beyond bland and chewy. The sauce was lukewarm and, again, very bland. I think I was also shorted. Normally my bowl is nice and full this time the amount was just covering the bottom. If you have late customers, treat them as you would if they were the first ones in. We will definitely be back in.

Only ate there once, the staff are friendly and helpful. Hate to say it but I would probably have enjoyed the food more at Olive Garden. How do you manage to burn the whole outside of a meat ball was like a briquette. The spaghetti was plentiful but again the garlic knots were burnt on the bottom. Would give it another try.

Wanted some Italian while I was in Denver and this place seemed interesting. Ambiance: Parking lot is somewhat limited with some overflow on the side of the street. Nice open lobby to wait and with a nice Denver flare. There is an inside/outside dining area included with the regular dining area. Service: Our waiter was pretty decent. Unfortunately, she didn't provide her name. However, the host was nice and greeted us coming and going. Food: Unfortunately, this is where they get 3 stars. The drinks I had was pretty good, but food was just okay. If you going to be an Italian restaurant that serve pasta with a bunch of sauce, it should be served with some type of bread. In addition, I had the Rigatoni and Sausage in which there is an extra $1.50 to have it baked. This was not baked. A baked rigatoni has a layer of cheese that you have to dig through to get the pasta and this was not. Order the garlic knots for appetizer and it was very doughy. Overall: There are several areas as an Italian restaurant I feel they would need to approve. The overall atmosphere is nice however, I would like to see improvement in the food quality and options without trying to not overcharge everyone for everything. Hope them well in the future.

Slow service but the food was tasty. The best dishes which I haven't tried were the pastas (my group said so) and calamari was OK. The best dessert was the three chocolate mousse cake.

Sorry, but Abrusci's food was Fair, at best. It has been years since I went to abrucci's First location and I really enjoyed it back then. The new location is nice!...However, today's meal was disappointing. My customer and I ordered some garlic knots and I ordered the lasagna. I can't report on his meal, but the garlic knots were tough, dry and crusty.... we didn't finish them. I ordered the lasagna and my customer had Alfredo, I believe. My lasagna was a tasteless pile of pasta, cheese and sauce. Maybe I'm a spice snob but it really didn't have much in the way of taste. I didn't finish my meal. Hopefully, others will have a better experience, but that's for them to decide.

In town for a week and stopped in at fire and vine. We were seated right away and the pizza was very good. Coming from the east coast we don't typically have high expectations for pizza in this region of the country but these were some great pies! Only negative is that some places automatically charge a 22% tip which my wife and I were unaware of and over tipped not only here but in a few places while we were in Colorado - keep and eye on the bill if that type of thing matters to you! Other than that it was really hot out so we enjoyed sitting inside and even though we were near the kitchen it was still far enough for it not to have interrupted our time there.

The 20% mandatory gratuity is a problem for us. We don't agree with the policy. In addition, we miss having combread and butter on the table However, the hostess and server did a fine job. The decor is nice, open and filled with natural light. Our food was very good. We had pasta dishes, salad and an appetizer. We liked it all and enjoyed the unique flavors of each. The portion sizes are too small for the price point, especially considering everything is a La cart. The experience was very good, not fantastic but above average.

We love everything about this place! The food is consistently excellent. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Great military discount. Seems to have a ton of regulars but doesn't get super noisy.

Went for lunch over the weekend and it was not that crowded. We sat at the bar and had great service. I drank Fresh brewed iced tea and my husband had beer. We split a chopper chicken salad, which was delicious but could have used a stronger/more acidic dressing and the hot honey pizza, which was sooooo good. It was perfectly cooked and great for 2 people. The prosciutto was thick and not stringy, fatty, which can happen frequently. We saw a table of about 12 people if you are looking to go somewhere with a large group.

Cordial and friendly service from overburdened server. Unable to maintain expected attention--no water refills offered or available. Pizza extremely disappointing with flat cracker-like textured dough. Italian entrees and appetizers very mediocre. I doubt any real Italian chefs involved in menu or recipe prep.

I went here during Denver restaurant week and will say they had a great deal: appetizer, main, dessert and a drink (cocktail, beer, wine or NA) for 35 dollars with a decent amount of options to choose from and large portions however I wasn't overly impressed with most of their dishes unfortunately. They don't take reservations unless you have a large party but do have a wait list you can join online. I checked at 4:45 on a Thursday evening and they didn't have a wait list to join but by the time we got there at 5 we were told it would be a 25 minute wait. It ended up only being about 10 so not too bad. They have a fairly small parking lot so you will likely have to park on the surrounding street Our waitress was fantastic and brought my husband a refill without him explicitly asking just from overhearing and was quick to get answers to all of my menu questions. Service was also pretty quick despite being busy. The food items I enjoyed were the fried ravioli (nice and crispy) served with a tomato sauce, the hot honey pizza, and the rigatoni and sausage in a tomato cream sauce. The Reese pie for dessert, which is apparently also gluten free, and their strawberry mint mock tail were also great. The Caesar salad was a little disappointing both aesthetically and taste wise. No bacon bits either. The garlic knots were fine and a giant portion but nothing outstanding. Also served with tomato sauce for dipping. They had a salmon pasta dish on their restaurant week menu that looked promising but left something to be desired. Salmon was tiny chopped up pieces rather than a salmon filet and there was little wine sauce so pretty unflavorful. we weren't offered fresh parmesan either which most restaurants do. The tiramisu and cannoli for desserts were also subpar and lacked the flavor I was hoping for but looked nice. My friend had the pineapple margarita and didn't enjoy it but I didn't try it and also would probably not order a margarita at an Italian spot to begin with. I would recommend this spot if you aren't picky about Italian food and want somewhere reasonably priced but if you are looking for authentic Italian food I would probably go elsewhere

Decided to stop by this place after having a craving for burrata and saw they had it on the menu. We were here on a Tuesday around 7:45 and there was a short wait for a table. We were seated quickly and a waiter came over to take our drink order within a few minutes. The service was quick and pretty OK for the restaurant - Nothing spectacular that stood out, but also nothing bad. The pros - the food came out quickly and was pretty tasty. The portion sizes were reasonable. The price of everything was pretty reasonable as well. The main dining area was not too loud, and you could easily hear the person across the table. The cons - when I asked for Parmesan, I was surprised to see them, bring out a shaker cheese instead of freshly grated. Also, they tack on a 20% service charge to the bill but state that it is not a gratuity. They aren't secretive about it, but I still did not understand the expectation of whether you were supposed to tip on top of it or what. Overall, it was a good reasonably priced nice dinner, and I would consider returning. Highly highly recommend the baked sausage rigatoni it was the best food we had there!

I was given the daunting task to choose a restaurant where my friend, his new fiance, my girlfriend, and I were going to have a double date. After a considerable amount of time Yelping restaurants, I landed on Abrusci's. First of all, the food was amazing. Given the affordable prices and the location, I had my doubts on the quality of the food. I ordered the baked rigatoni and sausage while my girlfriend ordered the classic pizza. Both were cooked so well and also came out very quickly. I decided to take a star off because we each ordered 2 drinks for a total of 6 different drinks and every drink we had was slightly off (too sweet, too salty, etc). Service was good. Everything came out in a timely manner and our server was very attentive.

Truly wild how different scores are on yelp and google reviews, I should have checked yelp because I would not have chosen this spot to eat at all. The service is fine, normal, but the food was honestly an affront to all Italian food. The pastas were overcooked and mushy, my angel hair was all broken, there were like 4 cherry tomatoes slices in the entire dish, the peppers were cut in a large and weird way, the shrimp and scallops were weirdly cooked as well. See images attached. My husbands pasta was bland and was overcooked as well. It seems to me to be lazy cooking. There's plenty of Italian restaurants around this area, I do not recommend this one at all based on food alone. If you like overcooked and broken pasta, feel free to come here! Not my personal cup of tea.

Food was served quickly even thought the place was packed. It was hot and very tasty. Restaurant was set up well with the bar area off to one side and the dining room separated by a nice fireplace. Good experience.

I had a craving for a calzone and came across this place and decided to give it a try. It's hard to find a good calzone and this one really hit the spot. Very good, flavorful, and the veggies inside all tasted fresh. I will definitely be returning in the future, and I'm looking forward to trying other menu items.

Oh my goodness is this place crazy delicious. When on road trips were always looking for hidden jams throughout the community. This place did not disappoint the food was hands-down unbelievable. The staff was very courteous and kind. My only complaint would be the lack of parking. I had to go around the block through the neighborhood trying to find a spot. Some neighbor honked, his horn for going too slow go figure. My guess is neighbors Probably feel put out by all the traffic of a very popular restaurant. Fix the parking you got a five star joint.

Greater Denver's greatest culinary shortfall is its Italian food, whether it be Southern or Northern. The region, despite being ladened with ample Italians, suffers immeasurably in this regard. After visiting AFV for the first time, I left conflicted. To explain, I ordered the rigatoni with meat sprinkles, their house specialty. It lacked any semblance of red sauce that a traditional Ragu would have: just pasta with cheese and ground beef. The server brought a small dish of marinara sauce at my behest, and once tossed into the mix, such embellished the recipe. The dish was tasty, but again, there's only so much satisfaction one can derive from pasta plus meat plus oil, yes plenty of oil. It needed the customary addition of at least a modicum of marinara. Finally, the check was about $7.10, actually, precisely $7.10 over what I calculated. The restaurant takes it upon themselves to summarily add a 20% community gratuity to the check. I was a party of one. It doesn't get much smaller than that. When I gently confronted the help about this, they explained it as a house "cost of living" add on. What about the customers' own cost of living? Ambiance is utilitarian but clean. Prices l, before the forced tip, are fine. I somehow find this unreasonable and will likely not return. No bread is provided whatsoever. At an Italian restaurant serving pasta? This seems odd. It's a side order. The grease accumulation within the bowl was, honestly. palpable. I thought that I was imagining things when I first viewed it. It's so considerable that I had to prop up the plate with an inverted bowl to slope the grease into a small pond, on the starboard side. The grease puddle within the bowl measured nearly an inch. Caesar salad: no real ground pepper is available. That's never a good thing. The lettuce was fresh and tasty, but the dressing lacked flavor and overall saturation or pungency. Photos are attached. I think that this place could serve a much needed gap in the Front Range's poor quality Italian offerings, but desperately needs some error correction.

We had a party of six so I called ahead for a reservation. Our table was ready when we arrived. Parking is extremely limited. There is parking in the neighborhood. Mind the No Parking signs throughout so you are in a legal spot. I took one star for the incident we had in the parking lot. Two of the cars in our party were tagged for parking in handicap spots. My friend arrived first. As they pulled up there was a non-tagged vehicle in one of designated spaces. The person was picking up their pizza. When my friend asked if they could move their car, she was met with a string of expletives and insults at having asked. That person moved and they parked but she was shaken for the rest of the evening at the verbal abuse. I was driving the other tagged vehicle and was able to drop my husband off close to the door as he was recovering from an accident. I parked down the street and hiked back. The experience inside the restaurant was exponentially better than outside. The wait staff was helpful with recommendations and made our evening pleasant. We had come to celebrate a birthday. The food was delicious. I had ravioli with bolognese sauce. I would like to go back.

Very friendly, prompt and attentive. Checked to see if we needed anything else while dining.

This is a laid back , great vibe, restaurant. The food is delicious. Try the Salmon Tacos...De Li Cious ! The tiramisu was fantastic. As were their aioli sauces . The wait staff were incredibly professional, kind, friendly, attentive. Great place.

Delicious Italian entrees, good appetizer selection of some of your favorites including fried ravioli, and nice wine choices are what we enjoyed at Abrusci's. I had the lasagna which was delicious. There are quite a few gluten-free options to choose from as well. Order the garlic bread knots-tasty! Our server took cold care of our table, and the dining area is divided up into a couple of sections including a bar area. Tall ceilings and lots of natural light during the day time hours make it a good experience.

Loved the place, great neighborhood restaurant that isn't a chain! the food was delicious! Unfortunately, they were out of Coors Light that day!

Two times here. Busy, busy! But they must be used to it. The staff is nice, quick, and smiley. I will continue to go back. (Maybe even make a reservation, if my party is bigger then 4. Enjoy

This was our first time at this location. We used to go to the Cherry Creek location many years ago before they closed. We had family in town and they were coming down from the mountains and love Italian food and so we picked Abrusci's to meet at. We didn't have a reservation and they said it would be about a 45 minute wait. We walked to the bar to order a drink while we wait and spotted a table and was told we could sit there since it is considered bar seating. Perfect! We cancelled our name at the front and sat immediately. Our server was awesome. I wish I could remember his name. He was super nice, quick, and great with recommendations. I tried something new and got the Al Fresca pasta dish. It was so light and the sauce was addicting. Great dish, especially for a vegetarian dish. I would totally order that again. Everyone loved everything they got as well and ended the evening with some delicious cannolis. Man were those good! Great cocktails too. Cool vibe, love their garage doors that roll up making your indoor seating outdoor. It made the restaurant brighter and feel more open. Love it!

Food portions and service great. Quality of the food (had chicken Parmesan) has gone down though in recent years.

The ambiance was very nice. The restaurant online looks up scale and in person it didn't disappoint. However be warned it's a casual vibe. The food was decent and presentable. We got a limoncello chicken and fire pizza. All was good but the pizza wasn't my favorite, maybe it was just the toppings we got. Everything was fairly priced considering what they offer. The service was excellent I wish I could know the name of the waitress. However the host was perhaps a bit sassy. We had an interesting interaction with her when asking about the hospitality fee when getting ready to tip our waitress since we wanted to know if the tips went to her. Turns out they charge a hospitality fee of 20% and the additional tips get pooled for the whole staff.

Found out about this place at the Brunch Fest a couple weeks ago. They were sampling the West Side Stack and it was DELISH! That prompted us to host some out of town friends for brunch. It did not disappoint. The staff was amazingly friendly specially Hannah, our server. Drinks and food came out with impeccable timing and she was a joy to chat with. The ambience was low key and laid back. The food was excellent! I had The Rev which is a south west style eggs Benedict. Green chili could be spicier but still very good. The wife had the breakfast calzone. She really enjoyed it. Portion size was huge. Nobody at the table finished the entire meal but we all came home with leftovers. Abruscis is a nice hidden gem in Lakewood.

I stopped into this cute restaurant after an appointment in the area as I'm rarely on this side of town. They have nice indoor seating as well as a cute patio, which I sat on. I ordered the honey hot pizza which was delicious (forgot to take a pic). The best part was definitely the service, though. From the hostess at the door to my server to the runner who brought out the food, everyone was top notch. I wish I had gotten my server's name because she was amazing and you can tell she likes her job. I'll be back when I'm over in Lakewood again!!!

Smokey inside, poor service and food left me nauseous. I would not eat there again or recommend.

This place was suggested by one of my friends to hold a baby shower brunch. I am always down to try new spots and felt the menu seemed like a good choice. My friend is a huge brunch fan. I have never been to an Italian restaurant for brunch. First off, parking is terrible. Not only was the restaurant hopping with multiple large parties including our own but the parking lot was shared with a food truck. So, I spent a good ten minutes trying to find a spot. You can park in the neighborhoods but watch for no parking signs. You can also street park in front of the restaurant. Once inside the place is small, but feels open and modern. I was greeted by the staff and sat with my party. There were lunch menus and brunch menus. I ordered a latte. But for some reason they were unable to get the machine to work. So, I made do with regular coffee. I ordered the breakfast burrito. It wasn't bad but it was not my favorite. The menu said it had chorizo and bacon in it but I couldn't really find either. There was another meet in it that looked like roasted pork or beef. There were eggs. The hash tasted funny. I couldn't tell if it was over cooked or just super dry. The green chili over took the flavor of everything including the avocado crema. There was an over abundance of green chili and it had a very sweet taste to it, rather than the savory version I am use to. The burrito was okay but I won't order it again if I find myself here. I wasn't very impressed. Feeling unsatisfied I ordered the Cannoli hoping to redeem my meal. The Cannoli was okay. It had a nice crisp shell and was pretty standard, but there was something missing. It wasn't the sweet finish, I was expecting. The wait staff was okay. We had to ask a lot for items that we needed, especially coffee refills. I know the place was busy but they could have been a bit more attentive. I think I would try this place again, but try their Italian food instead of their brunch.

Stopped in a few weeks ago on a busy Friday night and were able to avoid the hour wait by grabbing a couple seats at the bar. We immediately noticed that this place is a neighborhood staple. All the customers knew each other, knew the bartenders and everyone was super welcoming. We got the expresso martini and a mule to start and both were fantastic and not crazy overpriced. Total for both was around $20. Then moved onto the food, I got the chicken Marsala and it was FIRE!! I couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing and I wasn't even that hungry. My GF got a steak, and it was fine but good value for the price. I can't wait to come back and get some of the pasta or pizza because we realized that's what everyone around us was eating. Until next time!!!

Went here with a friend for lunch - 10/10 recommend! The gluten free pasta is SO yummy, like "is this really gluten free?" yummy and it IS! Same with the brownie sundae, just a great dessert to end a great meal. We also had a couple glasses of wine and my favorite was the J. Lohr Chardonnay! I'm excited to go back in warmer weather because it looks like they open a patio wall! Service was also great, everyone is inviting and knowledgeable. :) Gluten disclaimer: they provide a disclaimer that the gluten free items are prepared in a traditional kitchen so there is risk of cross-contamination. Celiacs be mindful!

I can only speak on uber eats but man, this was the most disappointing pizza i have ever received probably in my lifetime. It was as if my pizza was dipped into a bucket of water upon arrival. I could not even pick a slice up without the entirety of toppings oozing together and the entire pizza turning into mush. It was so wet that it was leaking through the paper and the cardboard box. The gluten free was moderately less wet but just as sad. I'll have to give this place a chance in person. My partner is gluten free and we had heard great things but i literally had to throw away the entire order, it was that foul. Also, I'm a ranch girly and they didn't have ranch available on online ordering. Should've accepted my defeat then. If you want to drink your pizza, give it a go. I'll report back once I try something other than pizza!

OMG!!! This place is amazing! We went there for a small family dinner one afternoon and the service was phenomenal. I enjoyed it so much that I recommended it as a location for a large team dinner. They were very accommodating and everyone enjoyed their delicious food and great service from the staff. I would recommend this place to anyone that enjoys delicious drinks, appetizers and main courses. They have a beautiful patio/bar area where friends can gather and take their time. I will definitely be back.

Sadly, Abrusco's is not what it used to be. Food is okay, not great (used to be better); service is mostly good, sometimes okay and occastionally terrible (one time I waited over an hour between order and delivery, and it was cold and soggy, and when I asked for it to be microwaved for heat ,I was told it would delay another 20-30 minutes). My big gripe though is the 20% "hospitality service" charge that is non-negotiable, taxed at the same rate as the food which makes it more in the range of a 27% charge, and with an additional tip line on the bill. I am a small business owner who wouldn't dream of putting on any invoice a mandatory 20% charge to help me pay my staff -- plus any waitperson at Abrusco's is deprived of a full gratuity of the consumer's choice (I always pay 20%, but I never pay 40%. Or even 30%.) All said, we don't eat there any more because we like a dinner out to be relaxing and fun, and bitching about service and sogginess isn't our idea of a good time.

I used to eat at the old location, my friends and I couldn't get enough. Now I ate there last week, Not as good as I remember

We showed up at 11am w a party of 9 and were immediately told they would not seat a party of that size. Easy enough, we offer to split in to two different groups and oddly enough that was unacceptable. Not sure if the hostess was in a bad mood or having a power trip. I only suggest this as the place had two seated tables and no wait. We decided to move on to Pizzaria Forte, who had amazing pizza and employees willing to help hungry patrons.

In response to my review I was contacted by the owner and we discussed in depth my concerns around how tipping and wages are allocated to the front and back staffs. Not that I am trying to tell restaurants how to run their organizations, it is I had concerns the total tip amount I wanted for the waiter was being split across so many people that it wasn't reflecting what I wanted to offer. To clarify now, yes, the staff are sharing the 20% mandatory add-on to the bill, and that does actually include the waiter getting a percentage. So if I intended to tip 28% I should add the 8% to provide the waiter/bartender an extra bump. But most importantly, I have learned and understand this restaurant's compensation model and it is the most equitable for the whole team. A dining experience isn't solely based on the waiter although they are the most visible part of the team to us. Making sure that the full staff is fairly recognized and compensated for their contribution to our dining experience really does need to be part of our dining mindset. We will be returning soon for more of their really great meals!

I had been craving chicken piccata and am very particular but just didn't want to make my own. Decided to take a chance on this dish and it was SO good! It's been over a week since I dined here and I'm still thinking "damn that was so good"

We had never been here before but stopped there after a hike. We are cautious about Italian restaurants because of the crazy markup but the prices here were reasonable. The portion sizes were huge even for my daughters kids meal. She loved the fettuccine. I had pizza and brought half of it home. My husband said his eggplant was very good. The ambiance is cozy. I liked the fire. The service was okay. Our server seemed very nice but disappeared for a while. The restaurant already tacks on a "service fee" so there's only tipping if you want to give more than the 20% they've already charged you. I didn't love that. The other random thing is that I ordered a cider and they served it like wine. It was probably 6 Oz in a wine glass for $7. So I won't make that mistake again.

We will never go back! I don't mind paying a lot for really good food and excellent service, but we didn't get either. I would give it another chance if it wasn't for the 'hospitality' fee!! It's 20% on top of an already pricey meal, and it isn't brought to your attention before you get the bill! It's a cheap shot in my book, be up front with your costs or you're just a 'crooked plumbing company'. The marsala was good, another person ordered the salmon. It was crumbles not a fillet, I can say if it tasted good or not, they didn't eat it. Service was barely OK and the food took forever. The place was very full so they were probably understaffed...

Caution! 20% is added to your bill as a "Hospitality" charge. This is in addition to your waiters tip. Food was tasty. Service was mediocre. Hence the 3 star rating. Doubt I'll be back.

Mediocre Italian food and consistently poor service. First time ordering takeout, I paid for garlic knots and didn't receive them. Gave them a second chance, ordered meatballs, and got a container of meat sauce with no meatballs! That's 0 for 2 on getting a basic order right. Why can't people do their jobs correctly? To top it off, the chicken parm was a huge disappointment--a thick piece of chicken, not flattened like any real Italian spot would prepare it. This place feels like a careless, wannabe Italian restaurant. Not worth it.

Great drinks!!!! Food is good but, I was charged a "Bake Fee" of $2.50, come on subway bakes subs for free! Had breakfast there best Bloody Mary and possibly the worst eggs Benedict I've ever had. To top it all off with a 20% tip automatically added on my ticket. I probably won't be back anytime soon.