Jackie X.
Yelp
Came here around 5:30 pm in between swimming at my friend's place nearby. There was free street parking right in front of the restaurant and we could see people parking in the spot we didn't take as they grabbed to-go orders from inside.
We decided to eat in since we hadn't ordered beforehand. My boyfriend and I decided to get the jalapeño poppers, the fettuccine carbonara, and the small size of the Brussels pizza. Total came out to less than $60 without tip. My friends decided to share an order of fries, the mozzarella sticks, a Margherita pizza, and a pistachio cake from the Cheesecake Factory.
The employee attending to us was very friendly. She gave us cups for water, utensils, and extra plates.
She brought out the appetizers within minutes. The jalapeño poppers were crispy on the outside and gooey with cream cheese on the inside. They were served with a side of ranch that was slightly runny and had a good amount of herbs. The mozzarella sticks looked equally good.
Next came our pasta. It was soooo delicious, probably my favorite thing that we ordered. It was a big enough helping that my boyfriend and I shared. It came with two crispy pieces of garlic bread that I used to dip in the sauce (which wasn't skimped on). It was exceptionally creamy without feeling too oily. The bacon and peas went so well together and added a nice texture to the pasta. Super flavorful!
We didn't realize how similar the pasta and pizza would be. I had chosen the pizza and my boyfriend the pasta. The pizza was almost just as good. Still very creamy white sauce but the cheese was just a slight bit more overpowering because of the big globs of it. Not complaining at all though because it was still delicious. The bacon and Brussel sprout pieces added great flavor and texture. We ended up taking 3 pieces home which I ate the next day for lunch.
Such a yummy spot! Would definitely come here again after a day of swimming and starving. We went back to swimming after and even though I was pretty full, I was able to swim without getting cramps. The price is on the slightly higher side but definitely worth the fresh ingredients!