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The atmosphere is somewhat like being in someone's home and while this neighborhood gem will have you practically sitting with the table next to you, you won't care. A "pretty" crowd and awesome food make for a warm, comfortable place to enjoy great Italian food.
Sunday Brunch
Great little place to grab brunch with friends on a sunday.
Cozy atmosphere and traditional italian.
Reasonable prices ($15-$20/entree) and a menu where "everything's good" served by seasoned staff is a great and reliable choice for a traditional italian dinner in Boystown. Many of the components of the entreees are made-from-scratch, including a few of their pastas. Caesar salad is quite authentic with anchovy on top as well as homemade croutons and dressing.
Reccomended by our concierge, we received a free slice of Tiramisu (non-alcohol recipe. lightly soaked in espresso).
Locally owned and managed for two generations (the daughter/current manager was at the adjacent table, and the surrealist portrait in the second dining room above the server's station is her mother), this is a great little date place or even good for a family gathering. I didn't study the wine list, but my glance revealed many italian style wines at the top for about $9+ per glass, or $30+ for a bottle.
The pasta was prepared a bit soft for my taste--if you prefer al dente, I suggest you inform your server when ordering to accomodate the chef's style.