Cleo G.
Yelp
Really nice, up-scale Italian restaurant. Went for a date, and was very pleased by the ambiance. Upon being seated we were greeted with very friendly service, our choice of water, and complimentary breadsticks and olives. I will say, though, that we waited significantly longer than we should have after being seated for our waiter to come and ask for our order.
Once we did order, we got the Pappardelle with Duck Ragu, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes. They came with some Parmesan (not freshly grated) to top the plates as well.
Here were my thoughts:
Rigatoni Bolognese: 7/10 - Standard pasta bolognese! The rigatoni was well cooked, and the bolognese sauce was comforting and savory.
Pappardelle with Duck Ragu: 7.9/10 - I liked the flavor of this more than the rigatoni bolognese since there was more depth and cattiness to the duck and sauce. The pappardelle was al dente, but I wish it was a bit thicker to add more bite. I also felt like there should have been more duck confit in the sauce, as I found myself looking for it.
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes: 9/10 - These came with a delicious cheesy crust on top, and the potatoes themselves were creamy and so so rich. They were a bit oily at the end but that's a testament to their richness.
Based on what we tried, I think they do their pastas well and as expected, and I expect their creamier, richer pasta dishes would have gotten even higher ratings from me had I ordered them.