Alex M.
Yelp
Not bad, not spectacular. Came here with 8 coworkers for a function on a weeknight, and our table was waiting for us when we arrived. We were promptly greeted, and then asked for our wine order. They have a a fairly extensive list, and everyone seemed to enjoy what they had (I didn't drink b/c #DryJanuary).
From here,we ordered apps; contrary to other Yelpers, the Truffle Fries were good, and the fried risotto was a hit. The meatballs were okay, but not my favorite. They lacked flavor, and fell apart too easily. We also ordered squid and calamari, but I'm allergic to shellfish, so no dice for me. They also bring you complimentary bread.
For my main, I had the squash gnocchi and I was quite pleased. It was a nice departure from the typical potato gnocchi, and had a tasty hint of cinnamon. Others got the potato gnocchi with scallops, grilled salmon, and mussels, among other things.
After dinner, we ordered the tiramisu, and a couple of other dishes, which were good but not memorable.... which summarizes my overall experience here. It was by no means a bad spot, but something about the ambiance + the food has it just missing a 4-star review. Service was good, not great. Everything was good, just not great.
Overall, for an app, main, desert and wine, I would suspect the ~$75 range, which is par for the area. The place is often very busy, and has very few tables that are closely packed, so be sure to make a reservation is you plan to come during peak hours. I've also read that this is a great spot for a business lunch. Dress is casual - we were in business casual work clothing, but others were dressed in much more relaxed streetwear. The bathrooms are down a flight of stairs, so be cautioned if anybody in your party requires wheelchair accessibility. Overall, I'd recommend to a friend, but not positive I'll come back, if that makes any sense...