I was disappointed to read someones very negative review of this place. I've not had a single bite that was bad at this restaurant and that goes a long way with me. Each dish has its own set of flavors that work together with simple Italian basics. \r
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My favorite is the grilled calamari, which I would compare to Greek grilled octopus, as it is done on a flame grill and gets charred beautifully. Another favorite of mine is the Cafe Biaggio lunch menu, for only $9 you get a fabulous sandwich with your choice of salad or soup. Or you can order heavier fare with the main lunch entres or go the other way and have a fantastic salad. Other appetizers that are great include a goat cheese torte and bruchetta that is very tasty.\r
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The ambiance is quite romantic but the crowd tends to be a much older crowd than I'm used to (I'm not even 30 yet), the hostess stand even has reading glasses for those who can't read the quite normal sized font on the menus. I'm happy to pull up at the small bar they have and have a solo meal and the staff is more than happy to accommodate my preference to do this rather than sit at a table. \r
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I think Cafe Biaggio is a fabulous find and have enjoyed each meal I've had there.
Pros: Off street parking, rotating seasonal menus, and great beer, wine, and liquor selection.
Cons: Different lunch and dinner menus, you can't get your favorite item anytime.
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