Helen H.
Yelp
TLDR: One of my favorite spots in Jackson! Really delicious food and my pasta was INCREDIBLE. Service was quick and upscale. Only thing is that the restaurant didn't feel cozy in the winter -- I kept my big coat on since we were seated by the door and a gust of wind could come in at any moment.
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FOOD:
1. [MUST TRY] Cassarecci (5/5) - The best pasta dish I've had in Jackson. The pasta itself is cooked perfectly, and this dish comes with delicious bits of sausage and kale to balance out the carbs from the pasta. The sage and ricotta weren't overpowering flavors and they complemented the dish nicely. I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of it!
2. Prime NY Strip (5/5) - I don't even like steak but this medium rare steak was done beautifully. Not too tough, great balance of lean mean and fat, and the truffle butter was a great touch. I loved this.
3. Braised Winter Greens (5/5) - So much flavor, a fantastic side. Get this and thank me later.
4. Meatballs (5/5) - Delicious meatballs where you can tell they use high quality meat. Very well seasoned.
5. Sturgeon (4/5) - The real star of this dish was the sauce and the beans, which soaked up all the flavor from the dish and just felt hearty and nourishing. The fish was tender but had a bit of a fishy taste which is why it wasn't a 5/5.
6. Classic Caesar (4/5) - Huge portion size. A little heavier on the dressing so beware if you're not a big dressing person. Delicious homemade croutons that are really crunchy.
7. Giardiniera & Olives (4/5) - Great appetizer to open the palette
We also got the butternut squash soup, burrata, and citrus salad, but I didn't personally try them so I haven't rated them. That being said, those individuals cleared their plates so I'm sur they were good as well! The marinated citrus salad was a small portion size.
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SERVICE:
* I thought service was good and the appetizers came out quickly. Main courses took a little longer and they actually served two of us before the other two's entrees were ready, but that's not an end all be all
* They wiped down the table in between apps and entrees, which was a nice touch
* At the end they asked us if we wanted dessert and when we passed, they already had the check pre-dessert ready.
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ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE:
* It's a cute little restaurant tucked into a side street of Jackson. Parking on the street and in back.
* The restaurant is dimly lit so it's a more intimate vibe
* My only suggestion would be to turn up the heat so it's cozier inside and so everyone will take off their coats and jackets. That would add a lot to the ambiance!