Rita V.
Yelp
On average we visit at least 8-10 times a year. Yes, we trekk from Hudson just to enjoy seeing Amy and learning about the new food items and drinks, and luscious wines. She knows us so well, she knows what we drink and eat. This woman deserves 10 stars! The FOOD IS SPECTACULAR! Delicious. Authentic flavors, no matter what the menu beholds. It's a little "trattoria" inside a larger Piazza di merkato. Fun and laid back ambiance. And did I mention Miss Amy? THE HOSTESS WITH BEYOND THE MOSTESS, a huge heart, a beautiful personality. You just have to LOVE her.
So why the 3 stars? Well, understanding that the cost of eating and living is increasing, it is still DISGUSTING how the prices have jumped and portions, such as the measly 3 pieces of beef in the carpaccio could cost $21. ARE YOU INSANE EATALY? SERIOUSLY! If the plate had been a bit larger, maybe 6 of the perfectly THIN slices (around a 29th instead of a 35th of a normal piece of filet mignon), I wouldn't have been so horrified. Pasta dishes normally hovered under $29 IF you were having seafood dishes. But $32? AND YOU HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS UNDER YOUR ROOF! I don't know what's going on, but that is very disrespectful.
Will it keep us from coming? NO WAY! We love to see the wonderful Miss Amy, shop for goodies (EVOO, guanciale, meats or seafood on sale, canned goods, pasta...) and walk around. Will I stop eating here? Nope. But dangit people. You are highway robbers.