I've been eating here for years- and I absolutely LOVE it! I read that someone wrote that they liked the location off NW Hwy better- I must disagree. I like that one too, but they always seem WAY too crowded and just herd you through there as fast as possible. I like the new building this one moved into- it has more ""authentic"" decorations and wall paintings. The wait staff has stayed fairly consistent and we always get our favorite waiter on weekends! I think you can always tell a lot about a place by how fast they go through staff and they've had the same staff for years! Always good to see familiar faces there. The owner- Nick has always made me and my family feel welcome! Sometimes his father is there as well, and you really get a sense of family.\r
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The food is absolutely amazing! I would agree that some of their sauces are a bit heavy, but there are also lighter options so don't worry about that diet too much. My favorite is the lamb special or the veal dama bianca. The best part is that you can bring your own alcohol (wine, beer etc) and they always have the glassware and no corking fees. I always tip a bit higher than usual because they don't charge for that like most places do. \r
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All in all this is the best food around- way better than any of those chain restaurants, for sure. I highly reccomend it to anyone wanting a romantic night out (weeknights are better for that) or a group dinner. Outstanding service, food and atmosphere!
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