If someone asks me what's the best place in to town for pasta, I'd have to say Ask for Luigi. Nestled in what appears to be a quaint redone house, Ask for Luigi is a local favorite, and the perpetual difficulty getting a reservation on short notice reflects this. All the food is generally and consistently very good, but you're really coming for the pasta. The flavours and textures are on point every time. There are other more expensive pasta places in town (eg Carlino's), but I find nobody does pasta quite like Ask for Luigi, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality. Ambiance is intimate and cozy as there is not a ton of room inside, and service has been great each time I've gone. Looking forward to bringing more friends to my favourite pasta joint in town. read more

Haven't been here for a while, and my wife hasn't been here before. We booked in advance as it is busy. AMBIENCE The place is nice and cozy, although they do have about 14 tables inside. It is tight between side by side tables, so make sure your butt doesn't knock over the other table's water bottle. Even with the window shades up, it can be slightly dim inside with a yellowish hue. SERVICE The service was great. They are very attentive, quick, and friendly. Our server refilled our water bottle, took away dishes/cutlery right after each dish, and provided excellent recommendations for food. FOOD The pappardelle was good however the truffle oil kind of overwhelmed the other ingredients, so you don't really taste the other items as much. The bigoli was really good, creamy, and full of flavor, which went well with all the different ingredients. We recommend this dish. The meatball was okay. We thought it would be more of handmade ground beef and looser meat. The texture reminded us of an oversized Vietnamese beef ball as it was dense. We were thinking it would be more of a handmade, slightly loose meat that was rolled into the shape of a meatball. Overall was a good experience. read more

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Ask For Luigi has a very semi formal feel to it. The ambiance is dark & moody. I ordered: MAFALDINE - My husband and I shared this and the portion size for us to share was perfect! We were really satisfied. The amount of truffle was amazing & the pasta was perfectly al dente. SERVICE - Very friendly & quick, no complaints! read more

Ask For Luigi - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

When I first arrived at the restaurant, I felt a hint of uncertainty regarding its tucked-away location and the intimate size of the dining space. The cozy atmosphere was initially a bit overwhelming, but as soon as I began sampling the appetizers, my apprehensions melted away. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the creatively curated seasonal menu; each dish was a delightful exploration of flavors, showcasing fresh and high-quality ingredients that truly reflected the time of year. The appetizers were a standout, with each bite bursting with unique combinations that danced on my palate. As we moved through the courses, I was particularly impressed with how our server elevated the experience. Her knowledge of the menu was remarkable--she took the time to explain the inspiration behind each dish and suggested perfect wine pairings for our entrées and desserts. This thoughtful guidance not only enhanced the flavors of our meal but also made us feel like we were part of something special. Every aspect of the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance was warm and inviting, making it easy to lose track of time. I left feeling thoroughly satisfied and eager to return. Would highly recommend the olive cake and the hazelnut dessert cake with a wine pairing. I was visiting from the US and believe this place is underrated on it yelp reviews for its quality of food! read more

My husband and I stopped by Ask for Luigi at lunch time after getting off the ferry back from Victoria and we highly enjoyed the food. Our only regret was being too stuffed for dessert! We arrived a bit early for our 12:30 reservation and waited outside for the previous party to finish up before we got situated at a corner table. The ambience inside was bustling and bright and it's a pretty small dining space, so I can see why reservations can be difficult to come by. My in-laws had come by the weekend prior so we started with a couple of appetizers that they recommended: the burrata, with a side of focaccia for spreading, and the fried cauliflower app. The burrata was phenomenal and a perfect beginning to our meal; it was so fresh and the tomatoes were perfectly seasoned with salt and the strawberry vinaigrette. Our server had recommended we add the focaccia to make the dish spreadable and it was an excellent choice as well. The bread was pillowy soft inside and crunch on the outside and went super well with the creamy cheese, sweet tomatoes, and peppery greens. Amazing dish. The fried cauliflower I enjoyed a bit less; my husband loved the aioli that came drizzled over it but the flavor profile was not my favorite. Both pastas we tried were excellent; I loved the rigatoni in the first dish, cooked perfectly al dente, though the bolognese got a bit one-note as we continued eating. However the pasta of the day was perhaps the best vongole I've ever had. It wasn't overly salty but the flavor of the clams were allowed to shine, and the breadcrumbs provided a great textural crunch with each bite of al dente noodle. Super delicious and would absolutely order again. Given the hyper-seasonal approach to the menu if we came back to Vancouver I'd love to try Ask for Luigi again. read more

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You should be asking for hot food, because you're probably not going to get a steaming plate of pasta unless you do. Ours arrived lukewarm, which was disappointing. Sure, the flavours were great, but the temperature? Not so much. The room, atmosphere and service were all very good. Everything was grand, except what would soon qualify as pasta salad. I recall thinking that the kitchen was pumping out meals fast! The place was packed. How do they do it! Fact is they are not sending out steaming dishes. Hey, successful franchises like Earls and Milestones incorporate microwaves to speed up food preparation. I really wanted to love this place, but sadly, it's a pass for me next time. It's a common sentiment when it comes to Vancouver restaurants--so much emphasis on flash over flavour, or leaning a little too hard into the "experience" while neglecting actual satisfaction. This marks the third less-than-stellar establishment recommended by the folks at Michelin. At this point, I'm starting to think their true value lies in highlighting which overhyped spots to avoid. Seaport City Seafood, I'm looking directly at you ! read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting from out of town and stopped by on a Saturday night around 8pm without a reservation. Luckily we were seated as a walk-in within 30 min. We ordered the focaccia, fried cauliflower, mushroom pasta, and the bolognese. Let me tell you I would commit a CRIME to eat these dishes again. Especially the fried cauliflower. If I could airlift this restaurant back to Seattle I'd do it in a heart beat. Do yourself a favor and dine here. You can thank me later read more

Ask For Luigi - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Food was delicious. Server was very attentive. Lots of gluten free options for appetizers, pasta and even dessert! read more

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Ask For Luigi was the sole purpose of our recent trip to Vancouver and everything else was secondary to experiencing this almost-impossible-to-get-a-table Italian restaurant. We stayed in North Vancouver and instead of driving, we decided to take the Seabus to downtown and walk to the restaurant. The only spot we could reserve was for 9:30 pm. Looking back, we should have driven because the last Seabus leaving downtown Vancouver was at 11:30 and it takes about 30 minutes to walk from the restaurant to the downtown station. But I digress. We arrived at the restaurant about an hour early, hoping to get in earlier. The restaurant, however, was packed to the rim and we had to wait outside for the remaining hour. The surrounding area was a bit sketchy and again, we should have taken the car there. The restaurant looks almost like a small residential house and its corner entrance looks very cozy and welcoming. When we finally got seated, the place was still packed and I was amazed at how small the restaurant was. It felt very intimate. The food was heavenly. We had mussels, nduja sausage, fennel & pomodoro, risotto, porcini mushroom, chardonnay & walnuts (V), Marinated olives and bread with olive oil, and Luigi's meatballs. Absolutely one of the best Italian meal I have ever had. Their fame is so well deserved and we are definitely planning another trip to Ask For Luigi. We had a Seabus to catch so we had torta al cioccolato and olive oil cake to go and they were also absolutely amazing. read more

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Such a lovely restaurant with great service and delicious food! Be sure to make a reservation because this restaurant is full at all times! We stopped by for lunch and ordered two pastas and dessert to share. We got their most popular ragu pasta of the day and the rigatoni alla bolognese. The pasta were made fresh in house and perfectly cooked. The sauces were rich and delicious. The panna cotta had a great vanilla bean flavor to it and was the perfect texture as well! read more

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Food: everything was fantastic! Favorites at the table were rigatoni, cheese ball appetizers (seasonal menu item), chocolate tort, and risotto. Very favorable and fresh! Service: 10/10, everyone was so friendly Ambiance: small and intimate. We had a party of 5 and arrived about 10 minutes before opening and was able to be seated. read more

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The BEST pasta in Vancouver! A small hidden gem near Chinatown, and service is great. They specialize solely on pasta. Fried cauliflower was delicious to start with - the aioli was so good. We tried 3 pastas, one of which was a seasonal item, the malfadine. It is topped with freshly shaved black truffles, and each bite was phenomenal. It is amazing how each pasta is chewy, and cooked perfectly al dente. All their pasta sauces are light, while delivering all the fresh and bright flavors. I will definitely be back and could not recommend this place more! read more

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Food was great. Excellent service. The minus 1 star is mainly for the cramped quarters. You have to have reservations, but don't honestly cause there's really no waiting area. You can wait outside BUT...this area is where all the vagrancy is at and the parking is street parking. So, you'll basically be parking right in front of them. read more

Everything we had here was absolutely delicious! Came here with high expectations after seeing this spot listed as Matt James' (The Bachelor) favorite place to eat in 2023, and I was still completely impressed. Service from our waitress was also impeccable! My favorites from the night included: - Arugula & fennel salad - so simple, fresh, and delicious; lemony with a bit of crunch from bread crumbs - The FOCACCIA that comes with the mussels - Pappardelle - Chocolate torte Make sure to make a reservation if you can because this cozy restaurant only has 15-20 tables. If you go early, you can put your name on the list and head to grab a drink nearby. read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Everything on the menu is delicious especially the arugula salad (sounds boring but I promise don't skip it)- it's like an upscale Caesar that we talked about for the whole meal. We tried three pastas and the standout was definitely the duck ragu papardelle but you can't go wrong with any. We may skip the verde mushroom next time just because it was the least favourite of the three just to try something else. Would skip the olive oil cake as we didn't fancy it but we heard great things about the other two we didn't try so we absolutely will when we come back. The service was SO attentive, my water glass was never empty and they weren't too intrusive when asking for feedback either. I really would travel far and wide for this place and will recommend anyone to get a reservation as it is small and packed. Always a good sign. read more

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This place absolutely lives up to the hype! Ask For Luigi has been on my go to list for a while now and this experience didn't disappoint. Even though this was my first visit, we ended up getting almost everything from the socials given how appetizing they sounded. The bruschetta was the perfect antipasta starter. Flavours were fresh and the prosciutto was excellent! Ravioli was the star of the show, the combination of ricotta and potato was perfect and the tomato cherry tomato sauce complimented it really well! The Mafaldine was also really good, the mushrooms had such a unique flavour, while the truffle added great balance to the dish. What I loved with both the pasta dishes is that none of them were overpowering and the flavours are distinct but subtle. We ended up with the Pannacotta paired with that plum reduction which was fantastic! I loved the fact that the ambience and decor is very homely and they haven't overcomplicated things. Their menu is very concise and the ambience is intimate and cozy. The only con would be that it does get stuffy due to how small the place is. Also want to give a special shout-out on their service, it was extremely thoughtful and helpful, it really aided in amplifying the overall experience. A few notes, getting reservations are tough, especially for weekend dinner spots. We had to make our reservation 3 weeks in advance to get a spot during thanksgiving weekend. Another side note is that the area around Ask For Luigi isn't the best, however that shouldn't stop you from tying them out. Will definitely be coming back for another visit. read more

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Just had dinner here and the house special ravioli was great! So glad we came. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and a great memory of your city. read more

Been waiting forever to come and wow.. was not disappointed. The service was great. The restaurant was cozy and intimate, perfect for our Xmas dinner. The way my bf and I ate.. literally every bite we took we just sat in silence and nodded our heads like ".. yes.." we didn't want it to end and even considered getting a THIRD pasta LOL my expectations were super high, and they were definitely met read more

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The singular standout disappointment in an otherwise fantastic Vancouver food trip. It may be that our experience, going for lunch, is different from what they're doing at dinnertime, but still - hard to understand how one of the supposedly-best restaurants in the city could have such a jarring difference between their service and overall meal experience at one time over another. Phoned in doesn't even begin to describe it. Everything about the experience was beyond subpar. We only tried 2 of the 4 primary pasta dishes on the lunch menu (which we were ultimately grateful for) and both were extremely disappointing; maybe we would've had a better experience trying something else, but it's hard to believe their cacio e pepe (pecorino romano and pepper) or bolognese sauce would've been the saving grace of the meal. I'm not usually one to let presentation impact how I judge a plate of food, but neither dish looked anything like the promotional images they're putting on their website, not even close (plus we got served wine in water cups, when their website makes it look like they'd provide an actual wine glass?) - both dishes, particularly the seafood pasta, were visibly very greasy (usually not something that bothers me) and haphazardly strewn across the serving plates. For a place that emphasizes their "fresh, handmade pasta" as a primary selling point, you'd probably expect the accompanying sauces/components to be fresh as well - in the case of the squid ink "bigoli nero" dish, none of the seafood on the plate tasted remotely fresh, and it wasn't just the ocean flavor of the "uni butter"; both texturally, visually, and flavor-wise nothing really came together. Just a very greasy, unappetizing plate. ($34) The radiatore verde was a little better. Which isn't saying much. Pretty salty and just overwhelmingly cheesy, didn't feel like a very delicate or well-balanced dish, the mushrooms kinda got lost. Pasta didn't seem fresh or cooked to a pleasant texture. ($29) Service wasn't memorably bad but it wasn't especially friendly or welcoming either, even during a not-that-busy time of day when the staff appeared to have plenty of time to spare. Wasn't really feeling the "the warm hospitality and energy of a traditional Italian home" as per their website. Given my experience here, I would sooner take someone I wanted to impress out to Olive Garden. I've made the comparison before, but it seems especially fitting in this case since by comparison the service and ambiance would've felt more like fine dining - and I could at least request they dial back before dousing my entire meal in cheese. Maybe dinner's better though, who knows! Most everyone else seems to think so ... YMMV :) read more

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I have never had a more disrespectful host at a restaurant. We walked in and he laughed at us then said you can wait two hours and have a table. 4 of us being polite requesting a table of 4 whenever they are ready. read more

Very pricey, but excellent. We visited Ask to Luigi for a special occasion, and it delivered. Food: 5/5! My favorite dish was by far the seafood pasta. It contained briny seafood and uni sauce, over squid ink pasta. The chicken liver, rabbit, and mushroom pastas were also great. I loved the and noodles and sauce flavor depth in each of these dishes. Atmosphere and service: 4.5/5. It's pretty loud in the restaurant, and sometimes I struggled to hear the waitress over the neighboring conversations. However, I love the lively vibe and mood lighting -- the decor is chic and intimate, while remaining classy and modern. read more

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The menu offers a perfect balance of classic Italian favorites and modern takes on traditional dishes. The pasta is made fresh, cooked to perfection, and paired with rich, well-seasoned sauces. Their pizza, baked in a traditional stone oven, has the perfect thin, crispy crust with just the right amount of char. read more

Have you ever had a meal so good that it puts you in a trance? Makes you feel like you're somewhere not in this universe. When we told people we were going to Vancouver, there was one place that was unanimously recommended- Ask for Luigi. We made a reservation, which we quickly realized was a must after stepping into the tiny, unassuming one room dining area that maybe seats 30 people at most. Our wine was served in water glasses and there was something sort of comforting about the fact that it almost felt like you were eating a meal in someone's home. That is, if that someone has the best, most amazing freaking chef cooking in the kitchen. The next 45 minutes were a blur. We got two pasta dishes- a truffle mushroom pasta and a red ragu. I don't think we spoke. We just ate, devoured and savored. We talked about this meal for the rest of our trip. I will come back to Vancouver just to eat here again. read more

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Recommended by hotel as well as various Vancouver must eat lists. A little bit off the beaten track but definitely worth it. Go with a group so you can try more options. We had one starter with the cauliflower and three pastas- the bolognese with penne like pasta, the squid ink seafood one, and the daily special which was a rabbit ragu based pasta. Everything was delicious with pasta perfectly Al dente in my opinion. Price on the moderate higher side with most pastas abt ~30-35 CAD. read more

Ask For Luigi - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ask for Luigi! Capish!? Mama Mia #bosspasta. AFL has been a sensation in Vancouver over the last few years. Make a reservation - it's a very small restaurant! Do not come here with your posse looking all flashy unless you've booked out the entire restaurant! Strickly for date night only! On approach it looks like you're going to be eating at someone's house on the street corner. The area were AFL is located is ahhhh rather kinda sketchy & I'm putting that mildly aka park your car here at your own risk aka use über to get here aka leave your friggin car at home! My Lambrusco red was so smooth & kinda spritzy - I loved it! I'm hesitant to order pork at restaurants but as the waiter was saying it had been marinated overnight, I told him stop ... I'll take it! My Ravioli ai Sette Formaggi, although slightly rich, was an absolute delight #mamamia! The Bigoli Nero di Mare (black pasta seafood) was fantastic! Ooohhh my gawd ... the Torta di Formmagio (Berry Cheesecake) had me singing loudly like Andrea Bocelli ... in my mind! Good thing I can't sing & didn't ... otherwise people would have fled the restaurant! Bontà gentile - so good I wanted to 'slap yo mama!!!' Top notch dishes & excellent service! *Please note AFL does not have a full bar service but does serve plenty of wines. Grazie! read more

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This restaurant gives the ambience of eating at your grandmother's. It's a small space, and tables aren't spaced too far apart. Due to this, we weren't able to do a walk in the first time and we snagged a reservation for a week later. One thing I think the restaurant could improve on is better ventilation, because we left smelling like the kitchen. Our pastas were good but I feel like we spoiled our appetite a bit by ordering the meatball appetizer. The panna cotta dessert was delicious and very memorable, it's what prompted me to write this review haha. read more

Ask For Luigi - Panna Cotta - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Our Airbnb host recommended this cute neighborhood joint and it was such an unexpected gem! We got the rigatoni alla bolognese and the radiatore verde & mushroom trifolati. Both were absolutely phenomenal. The pasta was so fresh and the portions were generous. The rigatoni was bold, hearty, and meaty. The radiatore was by far my favorite though; rich, creamy, and packed with flavor without being overwhelmingly heavy. This is a must-try if you're ever in Vancouver and be sure to come hungry! read more

Ask For Luigi - Italian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dropped by in a rainy day for lunch, we got: 1.Pork Belly: it's SO GOOD it melts in your mouth and adding it to our vegetarian dish makes it so much better 2.Mushroom risotto: so delicious, the seasoning was flawless and very hearty 3.Campanelle pesto verde mint ricotta with poached egg: okay to be honest it wasn't good, it is way too chewy and very salty. I don't quite get it 4.Olive Oil Cake: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! I have never had olive oil cake and I think I'm just in love, it is on top of two sweet orange soaked in syrup and the cake is moist and flavorful. I still dream about it. 5.Panna Cotta: not a fan of the plum Not so happy about the service, they r not very friendly and don't really give me a "ur welcomed" vibe. Also it is just so expensive, don't know if we r paying for their service too because that would really be not worth it. Will go back for pork belly and olive oil cake. read more

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Wonderful experience at Ask for Luigi! We walked in to place our names on the list, 40min wait on a Saturday evening. The area is a little sketchy so we got drinks across the street while we waited. We thought the restaurant reminded us of the tv show The Bear. It had a really unique ambience that was absolutely charming and humble. The food was amazing and you can tell everything was so fresh and the noodles were handmade. We finished with the olive oil cake which was so light and moist. 10/10 read more

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Went here based on an IG reel and looked into it and saw they were also recommended by Michelin guide. We were excited. The cauliflower appetizer was hands down amazing, 10/10. Everything that followed (food wise) was meh. Meatballs were overworked, leaving them dense and overly solid. Great people and atmosphere. Might just not have been a good cooking day. But please go and have the cauliflower, it was truly amazing. read more

Ask For Luigi is a cozy little restaurant with a lot of love inside! I had been once previously years ago but was turned off by how long the wait was and the minimal seating made it even harder to get a spot in a timely manner. Thankfully a friend informed me that he was able to make a reservation for lunch today. We were welcomed in and sat immediately. Our server came over and took our order very quickly and food arrived really fast which is a plus when you're very hungry! We started with the burrata sourdough toast and the banana bread with cinnamon ricotta. I like the idea of sweet appetizers to start and both of these dishes made great starters. The toast was light, crunchy and sweet - it was topped with a red wine prune, delicious. I wish the banana bread tasted a little more banana but there were a lot of chocolate chips in it which masked the banana taste. The ricotta made a great creamy spread to neutralize the sweetness of the bread. The came the pastas - the pesto pasta dish was amazing I love how perfectly cooked and chewy the pasta was, the sauce tasted fresh and the mint ricotta was not overpowering at all. The carbonara on the other hand fell a bit flat - the noodles were too soft but otherwise the flavour was good. There was a good punch of aroma from the bacon and it was not too salty. Portion size is quite good as we were stuffed with leftovers and service was stellar. The waitress noticed the Sunday afternoon sun in my eyes and so kindly lowered the blinds without me asking! This restaurant is definitely out of the way for me but I have high hopes to plan another visit whenever I'm craving comforting pasta dishes. And of course, I'll be sure to make a reservation first. read more

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My wife and I have been to ask Luigi many times since they opened. Food: always fresh, handmade pasta, great flavors. Service: great personal service with a smile. Ambiance: quaint and clean with a warm home cooked mamas Kitchen vibe. Price: this is the only reason I dropped the rating to a four from a five. I believe the prices have climbed nearing the risk of losing customers which is a shame. read more

The best pasta we have ever eaten. The special was a mushroom, truffle and pecorino pasta as pictured. Unbelievably good. We also got the lamb ragu and it was just incredible. Panna cotta to finish and we were stuffed to the brim. Servings were large, the ambiance was cozy and the service was warm. Not a bad thing to say about this place. read more

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The menu literally states let your server know if you have food allergies... I seriously asked for meatballs with a side of mushrooms and tomatoes and was told that I couldn't have it sorry.... Well sorry I don't want to eat here!!!! I don't eat pasta and would rather have veggies on the side! You seriously have mushrooms and tomatoes on your menu! It's not like I'm asking for salmon or anything that you don't already have that your cooking with! But okay... read more

The MUSSELS. Were delicious. I practically licked the plate clean. The focaccia they gave along with it was very nicely toasted as well. The bigoli nero was very unique but not really my thing. I think it was because of the dill which I didn't expect when ordering. My partner ordered the (daily?) special dish of white ragu w/ rabbit and he says it was the best pasta he's ever had. The rabbit was shredded and there was enough of everything to get the perfect ratio of pasta meat and sauce in each bite. This was my first olive oil cake and I was surprised by how. oily.... it was LOL. Not a bad thing! The cake came with a cool dollop of whipped ricotta that basically melts in your mouth and a syrupy citrus slice. The service was so thoughtful. After the sun set, a candle was brought to each table and the ambience changed from end of day chatter to being very calm and warm. And our bill came with 2 meringues! Our server also knew exactly what was one each dish and was more than happy to tell us more about each. Tips: We accidentally ordered sparkling water without knowing there was an additional cost LOL. They also bring out the dishes at a gradual pace to let the food settle so if you're in a rush you might want to ask for them to all come at once read more

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Ask for luigi used to be my favourite pasta place back in 2019 but it is not anymore. After 3 years exploring all the pasta places in Vancouver, including di beppe, cioppino and lupo, i finally understood more pasta and italian food and the culture of italian food. Ask for luigi is definitely a good place for pasta so do not get me wrong. It is a just a different class. Ask for luigi is good for comfort pasta rather than the others like lupo which is upscale. Nonetheless. I got here and the meatballs, the cacio e pepe and the bigoli nero. The bigoli nero was better by far with an interesting texture; this is a more fusion italian pasta though. Good job for the chef. The cacio e pepe is a little bit creamy. I do make better cacio e pepe at home after perfecting it for 2 years i finally got to make the best cacio e pepe exploring different places for the cacio e pepe. Do not get me wrong; ask for luigi made good cacio e pepe; it was just not the best. Add more pasta to the cacio e pepe to mix the better ratio of the pasta. The meatballs were great but lupo did better. It was big and very flavourful i love it!! The bread just so so though. Anyway, ask for luigi is a really great pasta place. Very recommended. Cheers! read more

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Feels like the best spot for Italian food in the city. It is a really small intimate location, that feels true to the Italian style dining. It is a busy spot and usually will not find a table ready, even if you come on Monday night. That being said, it is well worth it. Staff are very friendly knowledgable about the menu, with lots of specials with seasonal ingredients. The pasta is a good size as well would recommend sharing a few family style to get a taste of each one. I would recommend getting 1 per person. Would for sure come back next time too read more

Had a lovely and cozy early birthday here. The food was really good. My partner had one of the vegetarian pastas and I had the bolognese. Personally prefer the vegetarian. Service was also good. They added a little candle next to the dessert for my birthday, which was a nice touch. read more

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Amazing food and super cozy ambiance. I got there right when they opened and the place was empty but quickly people started to trickle in. I had such a wonderful meal. I started with the arugula salad and they were nice enough to make it a half portion. I also had the pasta of the day. So delicious I forgot what it was called but so delicious. The pasta was so perfectly cooked. It had a bite to it. I usually feel super full after eating pasta but I didn't feel like that afterwards. I actually had room for dessert. I had the olive oil cake and it was amazing. Overall super amazing meal. read more

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Unexpected location in a quaint corner building, cozy interior (not overly crowded even though every table was filled for dinner's first seating--truly cozy), attentive and understated staff, and wonderful food and drink. If friends say Ask For Luigi, say yes. We arrived at 4:43 for 5:00 pm opening and were first walk-ins in line. A couple with reservations had made them six weeks prior. We were on a last minute day-trip from the states so decided to arrive early. By 4:50, the line was long. The Negroni and Bicicletta were scrumptious in their everyday glassware. Foccacia was light and airy, arancini was rich in flavor and varied in texture. We all three loved our dinners--ravioli special featuring nettles, bigoli nero with uni butter and subtle flavors throughout, and my powerful pasta special with mushrooms. Bottom lines: Prices were as expected. Experience and food were excellent. We will come back. read more