Mark Carr
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Italian by way of Ethiopia, IMO. Don't know about the reviews citing Venice. I have eaten there 40+ times; lunch, drinks and suppers. Having gotten to know the staff professionally, my service experience may not be typical but service is always outstanding. Also, food always between good and excellent, and reasonably priced considering table-cloth service and so on. Never had carry-out. You can certainly spend serious money there (particularly if imbibing several wines-by-the-glass) but not required. Reviews citing poor flavors or service may be credible but not my experience. I have taken groups there and never had a table-mate complain. The owners have several other places in Pentagon Row (Asian fusion, crepes, etc) and must be one of the larger tenants. Murali has been there for at least the five years I've been in the 'hood and must be doing most things right.