Harvey S.
Yelp
As a transplant from the East Coast, I am missing the many good Italian restaurants out here in the Valley. But I think I finally found a new fave in Chandler.
The scene: On the patio, relaxing with a view of the water outside on a beautiful fall day, along with the sound of flowing water. Not busy at a late lunch. A slight breeze, overhanging trees and a hint of garlic in the air complete the scene. While I didn't eat indoors, the dark wood decor seemed like it would be cosy to eat in.
The service: Everyone was very friendly. My waitress Lori answered my questions, telling me that most of the food, including the pasta, sauces, salad dressings, and most deserts are all made in house. Food came in a very reasonable amount of time and a good cadence.
The food: Everything tasted fresh, with nice presentation but without pretense. The brushetta was perfectly grilled without being hard. The flavors on the different selections were good, including smoked salmon, gruyere, and fig jam. The Caesar salad was good, although it could have used a bit more dressing. The special of salmon in a tomato sauce on a cabbage "steak" with mushrooms was creative and very tasty. I saved room for dessert: The tiramisu was perfectly moist and had a good mocha flavor, and must have had sufficient espresso, as my Fitbit showed my heartrate go up.
I can definitely see how you can make this a place for a drink and dessert, a light meal, or a larger dinner, depending on the situation. I plan to return!