Maggie B.
Yelp
The first thing I want to start off with is that there is a wait. It's a small restaurant and there is always a wait. However, it is worth it in every bit.
This is a hidden gem in a strip mall like setting. When you walk in, you feel like you are in Treemont, Shaker Heights, or Lakewood. It has that kind of feel. It's crowded but fun. The atmosphere is inviting, electric, and relaxing all at the same time. It is dark but it makes it cozy.
Now. The food. Oh wow. It is so delicious! We started off with the DRY AGED MEATBALLS with fresh pecorino, Uncle Sam's Marinara sauce, fresh bread. I'm not a fan of meatballs but wow were these good. Jammed packed with flavor. We also had a helping of the C&S SOFT PRETZEL with triple mustard, horseradish cheddar cheese dip which was served warm and these rosemary, butter nuts that were also warm. I would've just taken a bowl of those alone they were so good!
We then were talking to our waitress about something we found interesting on the menu. They were woodfired oysters. We never have heard of warm oysters before so we were talking about it. She then said that it was worth trying and man was she right. There were four of us at our table and she brought out four oysters that had this breadcrumb mixture on top of them. Guys, seriously, those were beyond amazing!
Now for dinner I had Carrot Bolognese slow roasted purple carrots with carrot top ricotta, fettuccine, and fresh basil. It was so delicious. The noodles are purple and there is some crunch too them. Side note - don't take this home for leftovers because it isn't as good the next day so just force it down and eat every last bite.
My husband had the Sausage woodfired pizza. If you have looked at any of my other reviews you might have seen that we are pizza snobs and this was one of my husband's favorite pizzas in Cleveland which says a lot. Plus, their sausage is crumbled. Nothing beats crumbled sausage on pizza.
My friends got the hanger steak. They were generous enough to let me have a small bite and they weren't over reacting when they took a bite and just starred at them selves. This steak legit melted in your mouth and was so perfectly cooked.
Like I said, the wait is long but it is worth every second for this food. I highly recommend checking out this gem found on 306 in Chagrin Falls. You will not be disappointed.