Paige J.
Yelp
First off, love that the vibe felt totally different from Red Sauce in the best way. The exterior is covered in whimsical floral decals, which felt light and inviting compared to the darker feel the space used to have. When you walk in, you're greeted by these large, intricate door handles that give off a bit of a Great Gatsby feel. Inside, the decor is eclectic but really well put together. Light wood floors, tile "rugs," lemon wallpaper, velvet chairs in different colors-it all somehow works. Even the bathrooms were fun, completely drenched in different shades of green.
We had a group of eight, so we got to try a lot of the menu. The beef carpaccio was incredible--it practically melted in your mouth. The calamari was a hit with everyone, even though I didn't try it myself. The burrata was solid and came with super thin, crispy bread, but overall it felt pretty standard.
For mains, the biggest standout by far was the Rigatoni Bolognese. It was honestly one of the best I've ever had. So flavorful, rich, and comforting--I already want to go back for it. The pappardelle carbonara was creamy and delicious, though I kind of wished it came with a thinner noodle. The lasagna had great flavor and al dente noodles. The T-bone steak was perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. The seafood risotto was also a favorite for a few people at the table. The gnocchi, though, didn't quite land. It was mushy and had way too much flour--hopefully just a first-day glitch. We also had the Spicy Sicilian sausage pizza, which was excellent. Our server joked that the chef would come out and scold us if we asked for it to be cut, which honestly made us laugh and love it more.
As for drinks, a few friends got the caper martini and really liked it--salty but balanced. I had the mandarin sour made with tequila, and it was super fresh and tasty. We ended with their tableside tiramisu, which was good but not a true tableside experience sadly. I thought they'd actually build it in front of us, but it just came out already made with some sauce poured on top. Tasty, but not quite what I expected.
Service was solid for opening night. Our server was sweet and confident, but pretty new. For a higher-end spot, I was hoping for a bit more polish and maybe some wine or pairing suggestions. That said, the manager came by a few times to check in, which was a nice touch, and it seemed like he was doing the same for other tables too.
It's evident they make their own high quality pasta because I left really happy and not feeling overly full. Also, the atmosphere is beautiful, the food is mostly fantastic, and it feels like a place that's only going to get better. I'm definitely looking forward to going back