We’ve loved this place for ages. When we were young and poor, we’d look at the clientele enjoying delicious looking food in a gorgeous atmosphere and imagined, wished that maybe someday we too would be able to dine here without counting pennies. 20 yrs later and here we are pretty frequently depending on our mood. Over the years this place has weathered quite a few changes but always remained consistently delicious. Now when we come, we come here happy that it’s lasted for so long, as if awaiting for the next round of patrons to enjoy this establishment and its eclectic interior, strong drinks, and fresh made pasta.
Jeff Hough
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March 06, 2024
Went there with a group of friends for a Sunday brunch. The waiter talked us into trying the Buono Buono Brunch since there were four of us. We decided to give it a shot, and we could not have been more pleased with our decision. We were worried about there, being too much food with the seven courses, but each course had the right amount of food for each of us. We left, feeling satisfied, not stuffed. The presentation of everything was great and the flavors were excellent. While I’m not a huge fan of Italian food, this would have me coming back for more. I would highly recommend this for a Sunday brunch of a party of four or more. You won’t be disappointed.
Danielle Maddox
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December 29, 2023
We grabbed a late lunch today and had a lovely meal!
Quick service, nice staff, and a quaint little spot. I see a lot of people complaining about prices, but to me
they are pretty on par for the area
and the quality.
Our lunch portion was plentiful and we left full and happy!
My husband got the Spicy Calabrese with caserecce and I did the Ravioli. The flavors were explosive and full of levels. The brown butter sauce spectacular. They served our bread, which was the right amount for our party of 3 and then some.
I highly recommend having a meal here!
Lello
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November 26, 2023
Stumbled upon this place while in the area and was pleasantly surprised with the entire meal, service, and ambiance. We tried the arancini which were tasty. I wish there was a bit more sauce on the plate more than the decoration so I could actually taste it with the dish. I got the cacio e pepe, but also tried the ravioli and bolognese. Out of all the dishes, the bolognese was my favorite. The sauce was very tasty and fresh and the noodles were perfectly cooked! The ravioli was super decadent and the Swiss chard-ricotta filling was a fun color and surprise when you cut into it. The cacio e pepper was also great, I really enjoyed the fresh black pepper. It was aromatic and made the dish have a nice spicy flavor. My main issue was the noodles were a bit too al dente for me. We also tried the Tiramisu for dessert and that was delectable. The coffee was perfectly soaked in the ladyfingers and the layered cream was not too sweet. I really enjoyed this meal overall and to top it off all the servers were very attentive, kind, and helped to create a great atmosphere.
Rushad
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September 25, 2023
Really great Italian place with unique dishes. I highly recommend the calamari which deviated from the rinse and repeat fried calamari you can find elsewhere. Also the lobster pasta was incredibly flavorful and aromatic.
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We’ve loved this place for ages. When we were young and poor, we’d look at the clientele enjoying delicious looking food in a gorgeous atmosphere and imagined, wished that maybe someday we too would be able to dine here without counting pennies. 20 yrs later and here we are pretty frequently depending on our mood. Over the years this place has weathered quite a few changes but always remained consistently delicious. Now when we come, we come here happy that it’s lasted for so long, as if awaiting for the next round of patrons to enjoy this establishment and its eclectic interior, strong drinks, and fresh made pasta.
Went there with a group of friends for a Sunday brunch. The waiter talked us into trying the Buono Buono Brunch since there were four of us. We decided to give it a shot, and we could not have been more pleased with our decision. We were worried about there, being too much food with the seven courses, but each course had the right amount of food for each of us. We left, feeling satisfied, not stuffed. The presentation of everything was great and the flavors were excellent. While I’m not a huge fan of Italian food, this would have me coming back for more. I would highly recommend this for a Sunday brunch of a party of four or more. You won’t be disappointed.
We grabbed a late lunch today and had a lovely meal! Quick service, nice staff, and a quaint little spot. I see a lot of people complaining about prices, but to me they are pretty on par for the area and the quality. Our lunch portion was plentiful and we left full and happy! My husband got the Spicy Calabrese with caserecce and I did the Ravioli. The flavors were explosive and full of levels. The brown butter sauce spectacular. They served our bread, which was the right amount for our party of 3 and then some. I highly recommend having a meal here!
Stumbled upon this place while in the area and was pleasantly surprised with the entire meal, service, and ambiance. We tried the arancini which were tasty. I wish there was a bit more sauce on the plate more than the decoration so I could actually taste it with the dish. I got the cacio e pepe, but also tried the ravioli and bolognese. Out of all the dishes, the bolognese was my favorite. The sauce was very tasty and fresh and the noodles were perfectly cooked! The ravioli was super decadent and the Swiss chard-ricotta filling was a fun color and surprise when you cut into it. The cacio e pepper was also great, I really enjoyed the fresh black pepper. It was aromatic and made the dish have a nice spicy flavor. My main issue was the noodles were a bit too al dente for me. We also tried the Tiramisu for dessert and that was delectable. The coffee was perfectly soaked in the ladyfingers and the layered cream was not too sweet. I really enjoyed this meal overall and to top it off all the servers were very attentive, kind, and helped to create a great atmosphere.
Really great Italian place with unique dishes. I highly recommend the calamari which deviated from the rinse and repeat fried calamari you can find elsewhere. Also the lobster pasta was incredibly flavorful and aromatic.