Caitlin C.
Yelp
Arturo's is the Italian Restaurant version of Cheers. Just like Cheers, to truly enjoy the atmosphere and make sure everyone knows your name, the hot spot to sit is at the bar. It is both literally and figuratively the center of all the action. And by action, I mean their live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
At the bar, you will meet Miguel and Harry. Two very friendly, very accommodating bartenders. Start with a drink of your choice, while you read over the menu. Their menu might be daunting at first glance, but the large number of options just means you can try something different each time you visit. My very first meal here was their soft shell crab special. It was the perfect traditional way to have soft shell crab. Lightly breaded and sautéed over linguini with a garlic white wine sauce. I've also tried their Panzerotto Lobster which has actual chunks of lobster meat in it.
I'm partial to seafood, so I look forward to trying more of those dishes. But I also know that they make some of their own pasta, so I will be sure to try those dishes as well. If you want to dine at a nice neighbor restaurant that has a cozy & fun atmosphere, give Arturo's a try!