I'm really upset that I didn't come here sooner. I've walked by this place a hundred times and always saw it was busy. This place did not disappoint. We made reservations for later in the evening and were greeted by a friendly hostess. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine list and pairings and made recommendations on the menu. We don't get too many date nights and this was worth every penny. The attention to detail in the food was unreal and loved that you could get a show if you ordered the cacio e Pepe. We will be back for sure to get more of the meatballs and to try their tiramisu which looked insane. read more

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Yet again, nailed it! My wife and I love this place! This is a SE Phoenix must. The dish in the Parmesan wheel and the lobster! Can't beat it. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Lobster Di mare - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Good but expensive Make more variety Pasta was good and flavorful Server was good read more

Acqua Di Mare - Bucatini - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We absolutely loved this evening. The staff was fantastic! Alex was our server and did a great job, we chatted with owners and the chef Leo who cooked the lobster to perfection tableside! We sat outside, patio faces East so it's nicely shaded and they have misters which kept us cool. I had a truffle pasta dish that actually had truffle shavings (not just crumbs) and it was to die for as well! Wine list is great too! After dinner we took a lil walk around old town to round off our lovely evening. Loved everything! read more

The place is very small but they are expanding to next door. They have several items that are serviced in a tableside style which is very entertaining and gives you you opportunity to see the various dishes and this contributes to a homey atmosphere. Food was exceptional I had the Rissoto del Mar which was a variety of Crab claw, scallops, mussels and shrimp served over the Rissoto. The dish was very flavorful and highly recommended. Service was great and the staff didn't just stay dedicated to there area as we were helped by multiple waiters. Food was served promptly even during busy 7 pm rush. read more

Great local place. Awesome food. Great service! Great dirty martinis and blue cheese olives, too!! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Dirty martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Amazing!! My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary here. I love how small and intimate the place is. I highly recommend calling ahead of a reservation here! Appetizers: Risotto was so creamy and seasoned so perfectly. Beef Carpaccio was amazing! One of my favorite dishes. Entree: my wife had the lobster pasta dish that was very light and fresh. I ordered the Veal. The veal was so freaking tender and cooked to perfection. Not overly seasoned and the sauce on top brought the dish to a whole nother level. We even got cannabis on the house because we were celebrating, which was also fantastic. Service was great. Everyone was so friendly here. They also serve cacio e pepe here, table side service tossed in a cheese wheel! We didnt order this, but probably will the next time we visit. read more

We had dinner at Aqua di Mare in Chandler and it was a complete disappointment. We had been looking forward to trying this place for a long time, but it did not live up to the hype at all. The "table-side" cheese wheel pasta was completely misleading. Instead of being properly prepared, the manager brought out fettuccine Alfredo from the back in a saucepan, dumped it into the wheel, and just scraped it around for show. No real preparation, no attention to detail, no flaming cheese wheel or roasted peppercorns--and it tasted like it came straight out of a jar of Ragu. I ordered a dirty martini "extra dirty" and was charged an additional $3 just for that, which felt ridiculous. Cleanliness was also a major issue. The wine glasses were covered in spots and dust, there were flies everywhere around the tables, and no effort was made to manage them. To make matters worse, the drinks were served warm. The restaurant is extremely overpriced for the quality you receive. Our server was new and didn't know anything about the menu. She was chewing gum and honestly looked like she had just gotten out of bed. Everything about the experience was lacking. After waiting so long to try this restaurant, it was a huge letdown. It honestly feels like the positive reviews must be inflated--there's no way this place should have the ratings it does. F minus. Save your money. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

My family surprised me with a birthday dinner at a restaurant I've wanted to try for over two years, and unfortunately the entire experience fell unbelievably short of expectations--especially for a fine dining establishment with fine dining prices. The service was the first major issue. Our waitress was inattentive, rarely checked on us, and didn't seem knowledgeable about the menu at all. We had more interaction from bussers and hostesses than from her. Another server even stopped by just to make sure our food was alright because our own waitress was nowhere to be found. The food didn't make up for the poor service, either. I ordered the Beef Wellington--over $100--and it came out chewy and not cooked well. I was also told it would be served with mashed potatoes and asparagus, but it arrived with asparagus only. My younger daughter ordered a seafood pasta that lacked the amount of seafood you'd expect for the price it was, and her noodles were undercooked. My eldest daughter even joked that her Olive Garden job could've made a better pasta for free than what this place served for nearly $30. Even the $29 butter noodles we ordered were shockingly mediocre. Drinks were just as overpriced: a soft drink was $5, and my daughter's mocktail ended up costing almost as much as my cocktail. For a bill close to $300, we expected stellar service and exceptional food. Instead, my long-awaited birthday dinner was bland, poorly executed, and frustrating from start to finish. Very disappointing, and sadly not a place I'd return to or recommend. read more

I was really looking forward to reviewing this restaurant as it had been so difficult for us to get in. Unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. We started with the camarones à la diablo, and prawn cocktail, and the pasta e fagioli soup which were all very good. For dinner we had the branzino, and the lobster pasta. The pasta that came with the Branzino I know it was al dente, but a little too hard. The lobster pasta comes with a tomato sauce, which was more of a garlic butter sauce, there really wasn't much flavor. Now when the waiter came to ask if we wanted dessert, we proceeded to order. But then he came back, apologized and let us know that the kitchen staff had already left, 40 minutes before closing. Sadly I don't think we will be back. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Key lime pie cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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This quaint Italian restaurant is conveniently located right next to the parking garage off of Chicago in Downtown Chandler. Since this charming location has limited seating, I highly encourage a reservation and keep in mind they do not allow any guests under 12 years old. Since I knew I wanted to have a nice dining experience for my birthday, I booked over a month out and they can accommodate up to a table of 6 if you have a larger party. This evening, we ordered multiple starters and desserts to get a wide array of items to taste the menu which are outlined with pricing below. Starters: Porcini Risotto - $21 Caprese di Campania - $21 Fried Squid - $19 Mains: Caccio E Pepe - $42 Rack of Lamp - $49 Short Rib Pappardelle - $38 Lobster Ravioli - $47 Desserts: Crepe Balan Rouge - $17 Cannolis - $14 When seated, they will bring a tray of bread and will freshly cut basil on top of a plate of olive oil which adds a nice fragrance to the table. This was a great start to allow us to place a round of cocktails in for the table and make our selections. The bread was delicious and loved the fresh basil with it as well. All of the food was absolutely divine, and I tried all of the meatless items. My favorite starter was the Porcini Risotto and is one of the better mushroom risottos I've had in the valley as it is one of my most ordered items if it's available on a menu. Same goes for Caprese, which I thought their Caprese was good but the risotto was the winner for my favorite starter. As for entrees, I ordered the Caccio E Pepe which is prepared table side. This is not just a dish that is entertaining to watch be prepared out of a cheese wheel but absolutely decadent! Fresh cracked pepper, black truffle, delicious cheese, what isn't there to love? This has been a dish I've wanted to try for years, and so grateful to find this location serves. It easily surpassed my expectations and I'm actually looking to booking to return next month because I'd love to enjoy again! Saving the best for last - dessert! Currently, they have one dessert that is prepared table side so we had to order that in addition to the traditional cannoli. Crepe Balan Rouge is absolutely divine! I loved the balsamic glazed strawberries that added acidity to offset the sweetness of the gelato, and the beauty of watching this be prepared and presented on the table. What a way to end an exceptional meal! This location is a must if you enjoy fine dining and Italian food! And if I know you, don't forget to invite me to join as I'll gladly visit this location again. read more

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This place deserves a 5 star. We did have to wait for over 30 minutes for our reservation that we made 5 weeks ago, but that was due to a table that would not get up. But the did the unthinkable and after 30 minutes of the people have paid their bill asked them for the table. Most restaurants would not do that but they did. They were very sorry and bought our first round. My friends loved their espresso martinis Service was great with recommendations. She continually checked on us. She did our table side dinner and dessert. It is a smaller restaurant so I would recommend reservations or there seemed to always be open seating outside. Definitely recommend especially for a date. read more

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We had the most incredible dinner at Acqua Di Mare. It was not just a dinner but a full experience! The service was impeccable and the ambiance beautiful!! The owner of the restaurant is so hands on and delightful! He made my husband's lobster dish table side. You can tell he truly cares about the customer and their experience. It's expensive but well worth it! I had the caccio Pepe topped with black truffle. It was INCREDIBLE!!! They gave us a free round of wine because it took "too long" for us to get the glass we ordered. We didn't even notice it took too long because we were enjoying the conversation, beautiful weather and patio ambiance. 10/10 and I wish nothing but success for the owner. It's rare you get service of this caliber anymore!! read more

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Food, service and the ambiance were all a 5! Our server was attentive, and very engaging. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was cozy. read more

My husband and I came for a special date night and had a good time. The atmosphere is quaint and romantic, perfect for a romantic night. To start the night my husband got an old fashioned and I had a mocktail. My drink was tasty but my husband was disappointed to see crushed ice in his old fashioned vs a larger block. We got the cacio e Pepe to experience the cheese wheel and it was delicious with a strong but not overpowering truffle flavor. For our main we had the chateaubriand. It was flambéed and cut table-side, and just like the pasta it was delicious. Finally, we finished the night with cannolis. While we enjoyed most of what we ate (cannolis were meh), at $400 for the meal, it is one of the more expensive places is the valley and we have had better tasting meals. Here, the ambiance and "show" of tableside service is definitely part of what you're paying for. read more

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Recommend: Yes. Perfect Date night spot. Food: Delicious! Love to come back again. Service: Excellent service. Treat you well. Acqua Di Mare is such a cute place. I heard this place has a cheese wheel so we had to come and check it out. They have several items on their menu where there is table side cooking (it was marked with an apostrophe on the menu). Food was amazing and the service here treats you well. Food: We got an appetizer of the octopus, the Acqua Di Mare (seafood) pasta, we also got the cheese wheel pasta (this pasta changes). Our friend also got the cheese wheel pasta and a short rib pasta. Everything was delicious. It was a fun experience and food taste great. I would love to come back again to try out more items on their menu! Service: service here is top notch. Most people don't do much for service but this place is very attention and just overall treats you well. I love the small touches of everything they do. read more

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My fiancé and I went here recently and it was such an awesome experience! The service was impeccable; you can truly tell that everyone working there loves their job and takes it seriously. This restaurant is beautifully decorated and had a great vibe! We ordered the table-side cacio e pepe and the table-side steak nikola; the presentation was literal art and the food definitely tasted as good as it looked. Don't skip out on the complimentary bread with olive oil and finishing salt too if you come here because it's delicious! 10/10 recommend this restaurant to everyone and we will absolutely be coming back. :) read more

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We went here for my husband's birthday and it did NOT disappoint. The food was AHHHMAZING. From the hostess to the waitstaff and chefs, the service was impeccable. We've been wanting to try this restaurant since they opened. Just wish we had gone sooner. We will definitely go back. One of the best restaurants in town for sure. Thanks for a great night! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Chef preparing my dinner table side - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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A lovely restaurant with incredible food. The seating area is limited as the spot is very small. You'll need a reservation which you can get through their website. I had dinner with a friend. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The marinara was delicate and plentiful. The meatballs were truly amazing. I know this is a simple entree but I think this dish tells you how good a restaurant is. It was a 10/10. My friend had Cacio E Pepe prepared table side. It was rich and complex. He ate all of it and loved it. We also shared a prosciutto burrata bruschetta that could have served four people. Very fresh. This is a great place. I highly recommend it! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Spaghetti Marinara. The meatballs were tender and flavorful. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We very much enjoyed our tasty food, our funny and helpful waitress, and the mom and pop feel of the restaurant. Pros 1. Feels like a restaurant in a city like Chicago, NY, or somewhere in Europe. Lots of character. 2. The Cacio e Pepe (cheese wheel)!! I've seen the cheese wheel before but never in real life. Super fun to watch and very tasty. 3. Ambiance is great for socializing with friends, and it's laid back. We did a double date when we dined there. Cons 1. Overpriced pasta dishes. Pasta is not very expensive to make. For the Cacio e Pepe, you're pretty much paying for the cheese wheel "show." 2. Not the restaurant's fault at all, but the smell outside on the patio was not appealing. There was a strong cigar smell outside of the restaurant and also a smell that reminded me of the NYC subway station. I'm very glad we sat inside. 3. Reservation system is old school and it seems like it would be much more convenient for everyone to use OpenTable, Resy, etc. read more

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I cannot wait to come back here! I was so happy with everything we ordered. To start off, we had complimentary bread. It was soft and you'll have an individual plate with olive oil and basil, if you'd like. We ordered the Octopus (Primi Piatti/app) and it was so tender with delicious sauce. So good we ordered another one! For pastas, we had the Cacio E Pepe, Lobster Pasta and Acqua Di Mare. They were all delicious, I cannot choose a favorite! The Cacio E Pepe was created in a cheese wheel at your table side. It had rich flavors of the cheese with truffle. I enjoyed the seafood pastas as there was a perfect amount of the seafood. The Lobster Pasta had a better sauce, in my opinion, than the Acqua Di Mare but both still yummy. As for a drink, I had an Elderflower drink since they didn't have Limoncello at the time. It was alright and light which I wanted. To top off the evening, we had complimentary cannolis since we spontaneously came here for my boyfriend's birthday. The cannolis were so good. I recommend making a reservation before coming here! Because we randomly decided to come here, the available tables were outside and it's way too hot to sit outside now. I love that this place reminds me of restaurants in Europe. Lastly, the service was excellent. I can't wait to come back to try more dishes! read more

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I came here with my boyfriend for our 4 year anniversary; he's a chef/restaurant manager and I am a server. The food, service, and atmosphere were all 10/10!!! Jasmine was our server and she was AMAZING! Gabriel came by a few times and also prepared our cacio e pepe at the table, and was super nice and helpful!! The hostess was also super sweet, i didn't catch her name but she mentioned her father is the chef! Everything tasted SO fresh and as a server, the service was EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!! So romantic andWe will definitely be coming back :) read more

Checked bucket list! I had been eyeing to dine here for some time now. Got a reservation to celebrate my husband's birthday. Got seated by hostess at the patio outside for dinner! Our server Drew was great and very knowledgeable. We started with some cocktails, grilled octopus and stirred shiitake mushrooms! For our main course, I got the pasta and my husband got the steak. The food was just perfect. Everything tasted really good. The quality of ingredients was excellent. I loved my pasta dish which was a small little bag of dumpling filled cheese and came with a sauce that was not too creamy. My husband shared the steak met his expectation. We were also offered free bread and cannoli to celebrate the birthday! The price point is on the higher side so pls be ready. I would prefer the casual relaxed setting of Chandler downtown over Scottsdale just because this place has such an amazing charm to it despite being a smaller area! The customer service is very nice too! Just going with 4 stars because the flies kept coming and we couldn't enjoy the meal properly. They did light some candle to take care of the flies but it didn't help much! Other than that we enjoyed our dinner and had a great time! read more

Acqua Di Mare - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We chose Acqua Di Mare for my son's birthday dinner. It did not disappoint. We started with 2 octopuses . The serving is small, it is an appetizer and it was 3 of us. This was the closest I've had an octopus taste so good since my Greece trip. Loved and recommend it. We ordered three different dishes to taste more. The Cacio di Pepe was just unbelievably delicious. The cheese wheel was an extra. This one was my favorite. The lobster pasta was good. The lobster was empty, you get what is on the dish for lobster meat. The sauce was super delicious. My second favorite. We had the Acqua Di Mare pasta, it was good with a mixture of seafood. It did not compare to the above. I had 2 cocktails that were delish. I don't drink often but had to go for a second one. Since it was my son's bday they brought two cannolis. They were good a bit burnt on edges. The ambience is European. It is small there is indoor and outdoor seating. We tried making a reservation same day online indoors, but there was none. We walked in and only outdoor seating was available. read more

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The service was wonderful and the food was absolutely delicious. I was there for dinner with 2 good colleagues who were in town. We had a great time. read more

Food was really good, hostesses had her backed turned to us for a good 30 seconds before greeting us while she was chit chatting with her coworkers. Our server was decent after sitting around for 20 mins and tables that got seated after us got greeted before us. Then the guy who is the supposedly maître d' or perhaps the owner, Hispanic or Italian? With really poor sense of humor told my husband he should've brought his own knife when we pointed out that a knife was missing from our setup. He never brought another knife. The service here needs major improvement but the food was fresh, well cooked, and generous portions. We ordered the grilled octopus and pork belly, ossobucco, and short rib pappardelle. Outdoor patio was nice and breezy minus the cheesy faux plants and trash in the back of the patio area . read more

my office is just around the corner and I have loved this place since they opened. and to all the people that say there is no parking... the garage is literlly next door. :-) My favorites are the lobster raviolis, the lobster di mare, and when the have that really good sausage, I love the cacio pepe with it. read more

I was worried this place is just for show with all the flambé and performance dishes, but it is incredible. Really amazing food and service! The atmosphere took me back to Italy - just like those hole in the wall restaurants with gorgeous patios! We got the ravioli and lobster both were incredible. I will definitely go back! read more

Went there for an anniversary dinner. It was splendid. The atmosphere, the staff, the service, and that even before we get to the food. Just amazing little place with amazing tastes. Highly recommend. read more

We came here for a birthday dinner and this place is absolutely charming. It's located in downtown Chandler right next to a parking garage, which is perfect. The interior design looks exactly like a restaurant from Italy. You really feel like you're on vacation. We ordered the burrata first. The presentation was beautiful and it was very tasty. We ordered the cacio e' pepe next. This pasta entree is prepared in a cheese wheel, table side. Our server did put on a show. It was fun, just watching everything being mixed together. Although I wish that the pasta was more creamy, considering it was tossed in a cheese wheel. We also ordered the special the day, which was a Seabass dish. I will have to say that this entrée was my favorite. The presentation was amazing. The fish was cooked to perfection and everything on that dish just worked really well together. Overall, my experience was great. I definitely recommend this little Italian spot for dinner if you're in downtown Chandler. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Chilean Seabass - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Very comfortable setting, staff is friendly and welcoming, and the food and cocktails were fantastic. I had the octopus and it was perfect!

Everything was absolutely exceptional, from the service, to the food, to the atmosphere!! Highly recommend it, excellent choice for a date night or a nice girls night dinner! read more

My family and I went here for Mother's Day and it was our first time! I have absolutely no complaints! The food was truly amazing, the service was great and the experience of cooking table side was awesome! Felt like a little piece of Italy. 10/10 would recommend and will be going back!! read more

We celebrated a birthday here and it was fantastic! It was a smidge warm inside, but not too bad. The chairs could use replaced as they felt like World Market chairs with a very worn out seat. Mine even rocked on the floor. The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. We had the crab cake as an appetizer. It was full of crab and very little filler. Mild and lovely. My pasta was cooked perfectly with a very good tomato based sauce that wasn't full of acid like a red tomato sauce. Husband's pork was presented beautifully and had great flavor. Can't wait to go back at sit on the patio during good weather. Only took away a star due to the tight seating and uncomfortable chair. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Schnitzel - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Maybe my expectations were too high and Acqua failed to meet them on a couple accounts. My daughter raved about her experience a few days ago and I was glad our group had already made reservations because I was looking forward to giving this a try. What an awesome spot for dining on the patio. Music in the background was spot on adding to the ambiance and the feel. Service started out with wonderful oil with fresh clipped basil for the warm bread. Add a little salt to your oil for some extra flavor. The food was excellent. Each dish we had was cooked perfectly. I had the Short Rib, and the pasta was wonderfully cooked with just the right amount of meat. Our party was very pleased with each dish we had. I did expect better service from a white tablecloth establishment. Please take a look at my photos and you'll see a wonderful presentation of the cheese wheel my daughter and boyfriend experienced and then take a look at our experience. One Chef is dressed for the ambience with the right professional look and the next picture is our chef with his jeans, golf shirt and no gloves or apron. Might be something minor but it did dull the experience for me. Sure I'd go back but will wonder. One thing about me is I really like to not see empty glasses on the table and ours were for far too long tonight. The time before finishing a drink and being able to order another was a big miss in my mind. My glass and two others shouldn't be empty for more than 10 minutes and when the main course is served. I'll be back but certainly not as quickly as I may have since the experience didn't meet expectations as I thought it would. read more

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Oh my god how did I only take one picture here?! Yelp Elite fail. This place is the real deal. The indoor and outdoor ambiance were perfect and romantic and cozy (albeit snug). The wine selection was fantastic. The beef carpaccio was delightful. Truly. I could have eaten just this. As someone who vowed to only eat red meat twice this year...this was a good day to do it. Husband got the short rib pasta (very good) and I got the lobster pasta. My pasta was "meh". I am somewhat a foodie, and I know what lobster is supposed to taste like and it was SO SO SO chewy. The pasta was good and the flavor was good, but I wouldn't order lobster anything here. Maybe the chewy lobster was an anomaly, and I will def go back and try something else because all of the other food was great...but I was a bit disappointed by my meal. I'm not saying don't go, but maybe be a little tougher than me (or the lobster) and ask for a replacement if this happens to you. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place rocks. The food is excellent. Great atmosphere. The owner was very engaged with the customers. Our waiter was a little arrogant and un attentive but the owner made up for it. All four of us had a different dish and it did not disappoint any of us. My rack of lamb was wonderful read more

Everything was spot on. Our anniversary dinner and they nailed it. Our server Mary was very attentive. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Acqua di Mare pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

For an elegant, relaxing meal in Chandler, Acqua Di Mare is unmatched. Our group enjoyed a tender Tomahawk Pork Chop, rich lobster bisque, lamb chops, and Cacio E' Pepe. The Deconstructed Tiramisu for dessert was as stunning as it was delicious. Mary, our server, along with the staff, delivered outstanding service despite being busy. Mary's passion showed in her meal presentations, making the Cacio E' Pepe and Tiramisu unforgettable. The ambiance felt warm, like dining at a relative's home, inside or outside. Nicola, the owner, greeted every guest with genuine care, adding a personal touch. We came for a nice meal and left with a culinary experience we'll always remember. read more

Acqua Di Mare - Deconstructed Tiramisu - Mediterranean Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I have had this place flagged to check out for some time and decided to have my bday dinner here. They have several table side preparations available and I of course had to get the cheese wheel. My dinner was so delicious. My children also loved their meals. The service we excellent. This is a very small place so be sure to snag a reservation before you go. read more

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