Sama C.
Yelp
Cool place to check out, but is it worth the price...
Once you walk in you are greeetd by some lovely staff members. Most looked young, and very happy. I thought it was strange, you don't normally get a nice welcome when you go to a busy place, and by young kids. I have to commend the staff here; they do a great job of making your stay very pleasant and enjoyable.
Second thing you notice is the decor. It is decorated with some unique fixtures, and it makes you feel like you're in an Italian restaurant. They have a pretty big dining area, and a good size bar with high-top seating.
What really got to me was the menu and pricing. The menu is not huge, but it has all the offerings you need for a nice Italian meal. Their specialty is their unique pizzas. Different pizzas that hit different aspects of your taste buds.
To make a long story short, I had:
-Homemade courtesy bread with a side of ricotta with honey for dipping - It was nice and enjoyable, but not fresh made.
-Fried calamari appetizer - Did not like at all.
It was a long strand of fried calamari which made me question if it's real or fake. The pics on Yelp show the normal oval shaped calamari with the tentacles. ALSO, it came with fried vegetables. The menu did not say it comes with that. PLUS, that takes away from the quantity of the fried calamari. So I'm paying for half fried calamari and half fried vegetables!
-Arugula salad with grilled chicken - Decent, nothing spectacular.
-Bee Sting Pizza with mushrooms (extra $) - Nothing to brag about.
It has a spicy kick from the sopresata, and the sweetness of the honey. The dough and sauce were bland.
I added the mushrooms thinking it would offset the spiciness, BUT where were the mushrooms?!?!?! I paid extra money on top of the expensive pizza, and I feel cheated again.
-Bacio Gelato - Pretty good Italian gelato. Probably the best thing of the meal.
A salad with grilled chicken, fried calamari & vegetable appetizer, a pizza pie and gelato costed a total of $75!!! No drinks by the way. On top of the expensive menu, this business charges an EXTRA 3.75% on your bill if you use a debit/credit card.
Overall, this business knows how to take your money. I wish the food was something to brag about for the money you're shelling out. The staff is superb, and they all need raises. In fact I did tip nicely ($20) even though I felt the bill was too high.