Wonderful night at Costa! Got the whole family together for engagement party booking of 13, the team was so helpful for planning menu, and they made the dining experience very easy. The whole team, as well as the house sommelier answered all questions and were very warm and kind My favorite dishes were the Burrata, Crudo, Cavatelli (probably my favorite of the favorites)9, Swordfish, and the Tiramisu but everything was delicious! read more

Costa - Custom menu for engagement party - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Always a nice expirence at Costa. The pashmina was so nice. Ocotopaccio has little flavor unfortunately. read more

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Very pleased with our experience at Costa. Our large party of 8 was able to sit upstairs in their more secluded, private area and it was perfect! The server was very attentive and we were pleased with how quickly our food came out. I shared the burrata appetizer and pasta entree with a friend, and it was the perfect size for 2 of us with plenty of leftovers. Highly recommend getting the espresso martini!! It is my favorite in Charleston. It has the perfect ratio of sweetness to bitterness with a delicious foam on top. read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience at Costa, and it was nice to find free parking in the garage. The interior is open, bright and very modern. We were graciously greeted at the door, then again by our server Dominic. He was friendly, engaging and knowledgable of the menu. With their coastal Italian menu, they have a nice variety of dishes that are light and refreshing. We started with the crudo, caesar salad, and focaccia. Then my husband had the eggplant parmesan and I had the tilefish. The pace of dinner was perfect, and service kept our cocktails and wine flowing. We did end with dessert, having the lemon raspberry tisamasu and barretta di gianduja. The barretta was fantastic, and our favorite. We appreciated our Sunday night dinner and felt Costa served us both good food and service. read more

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We had a nice time for dinner. My only complaint is the booth tables. Oh how I hate the booth tables. Yes, they look nice, but they put them SOOO close together that you can literally hear every conversation of the people next to you and you have to shout at the people you are dining with. For the amount of money you pay for a dinner here and how "elevated" the dining experience is, they shouldn't have you seated "family style" next to other people so close. So I hated that. If I came back, I would opt to sit at the bar or request to not be in the booth tables. Honestly the food was really good- the pesto pasta was delicious, the swordfish was really good and so was the chicken parm. Their wine was expensive and not anything special. It think they could charge a little less for the glasses. Overall, it's a cool place and the dinner was yummy. read more

Costa - Pasta pesto - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Excellent dinner. Food, service an ambience were amazing as always. Love this restaraunt.

We had an amazing date night while dining at Costa Charleston on Saturday. The evening weather was perfect for dining on their patio. Dominick, our server is very knowledgeable and guided us through our menu choices. I highly recommend trying the the black grouper and the gnudi was very tasty and don't forget dessert, the hazelnut torte (barratta di gianduja) was an excellent end to the meal. read more

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First visit to Costa we were lucky to reserve the only spot they had tonight at 5pm. The hype didn't disappoint. The chicken margarita entree was the winner! I would pair that with their ravioli and it's amazing. The menu does change frequently but many staples stay close to the same. The swordfish entree was a delicately crisp perfectly cooked 6 oz filet and prepared without flaw. Very clean tasting. The focaccia and olive oil were also superb. Service was top notch. Someone at all times overseeing the table without interrupting and making sure our experience was notable. We will return and we will recommend! read more

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Looked forward to trying this restaurant, not knowing of a recent ownership/management change. The staff were over-zealous, and the food underwhelming. At least 3 people came over to push wine sales, only one of which was the sommelier, which undercut his potential authority and potential for making a sale, as well as our confidence in him. The pasta was undercooked (yes - beyond al dente..), and no knives ever appeared for any of the party that needed one. Flavor profiles were mediocre as well, and no coffee or tea mentioned or offered either. Too bad, really - the space was quite nice.... read more

I booked this restaurant for my girlfriends and I to do our 3rd annual secret Santa gift exchange and dinner. None of us had been here prior to our dinner. We were all pleasantly dazzled by our surrounding, food, staff and cocktails. We were even given a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine to enjoy. The food was different but delicious. The cocktails were all delightful as well. We had the whole upstairs loft to ourselves which was really nice & cozy. read more

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Creative and delicious food - generously provided. Very nice ambiance and great service. Loved all of the attention to detail.

Pretty good. Pasta was great and for extra black summer truffles. The truffles had no real taste, was disappointed. Wine list not bad, not great. Great service and clean. Food was pretty good and just a nice place to go. read more

Lovely location with great service. While the quality was very good, some of the creativity didn't hit the mark - for me at least. We ordered the Tuna Crudo, Black Angus Tartar, and the Buratta dish. While the Tuna Crudo and Black Angus Tartar are small plates, and they are, the Tuna Crudo was excellently carried out. The taste and presentation were spot on. The Black Angus Tartar, while nice, was served room temperature which was a tad off putting - we felt the beef would have been much better chilled. The burrata, which is one of my fall time favorite things to order anywhere, while good, was presented too complicated. I'm used to more acidic flavors with Burrata, such as tomatoes. While the roasted vegetables service with the burrata were properly cooked and presented with fresh herbs, the various vegetables tasted the same and were not overly exciting which they should be to be paired with Burrata. Again, beautiful facility, great service, but overall we were a bit disappointed. read more

What an incredible dinner at Costa! My family of six made a reservation over Thanksgiving weekend about 30 minutes before we arrived and had an incredible time. We arrived in two separate cars and the staff was kind enough to seat us and let us look at the menu while we waited for the rest of our family to arrive. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and feels very elevated with the incredible service and extensive wine list. We had drinks and bread, my brother really enjoyed his espresso martini, and the bread was delicious and salty and perfect with the olive oil. For the food, we got the scallop crudo, caesar salad, tuna scottato, candele, beef cheek agnolotti, swordfish, carrots, and fingerling potatoes. Everything was delicious but I especially enjoyed the caesar salad and beef cheek agnolotti. We also got multiple desserts including the affogato, olive oil cake, and tiramisu and really enjoyed the olive oil cake. I will say the pastas are slightly smaller because they are used as appetizers for the various main courses, however because we decided to do the meal family style there was plenty food to go around. Overall really enjoyed our meal at Costa for its cocktails, unique and delicious Italian inspired flavors, and cozy atmosphere! read more

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We've hung out at the bar at Costa a few times now - the place is stunning! The service is thoughtful & attentive and all of the cocktails are creative & balanced. I'm partial to the dirty martini & the tiramisu espresso martini - which is my favorite espresso martini in CHS. My boyfriend loves the levity THC drinks. You'll get creations here you won't find anywhere else! We were thrilled to visit Costa for his birthday dinner - every single dish we ordered was out of this world. Costa is an absolute must try & an incredible special occasion destination. We went with a group so we were lucky to order almost everything on the menu lol - it's hard to narrow it down but some of our standouts were: - SCALLOP CRUDO*   Passionfruit, Avocado, Finger Lime - HAMACHI CRUDO*   Heirloom Radish, Brown Butter, Yuzu - BEEF CHEEK TORTELLI   Braised Octopus, Bone Marrow Gremolata - CANDELE   Anchovy, Lemon, Parmesan - GARY'S EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA - CRISPY POTATOES  Taleggio Fondue (add truffles, trust me!!) The TIRAMISU & SFOGLIATELLA PIE paired with the tiramisu espresso martini - I'm still dreaming about this course! read more

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We went for an improptu date night and Costa was recommended by one of the manager at Chubby Fish Restaurant. They had vallet parking for the restaurant so no worry on parking since the restaurant is in the apartment building with limited parking. The inside of the restaurant was really nice and we were greeted as soon as we entered and they seated us on our table right away. Our waiters was attentive and gave us some recomendation on drinks and meal. She explained the drinks very well and seemed very verses on the curated menu as well. We ordered himachi crudo as one of our appetizer which was sweet and fresh, cue the mandarin brown butter and yuzu sauce. We also ordered the beef carpaccio and it has some asian spin and I really enjoyed this dish! The banh mi flavor and the crunchi peanuts were a good mix. For the main course I had the grilled cherri points sword fish that was delightful with caper, lemon, and olive oil, however the portion is very small. My husband ordered the pecorini ravioli and he said it was really good and the filling of the ravioi was black. We ordered the broccolini and love that we did since the main course portion was really small. For dessert, I had the delicious tiramisu expresso martini. It was a good impromptu date night overall. read more

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I visited Costa for their spritz happy hour which happens Monday-Wednesdays at the bar. For under 20 dollars you get a drink of your choice and a selection of small snacks a la Italian Aperitivo. We sat at the bar which was pretty open on a Tuesday at 5pm and the bartender was very attentive and nice. The restaurant is brand new and it feels elevated and fancy. the aperitivo was great and looking forward to going back for regular diner to try their menu. read more

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This restaurant has incredible food and setting. The place is high scale and they did not leave out a single detail. The pistachio pasta is to die for! It's absolutely incredible and the Cesar salad is good as well! Service is wonderful- there is always someone refilling waters and checking up regularly. Free parking is right under the Jasper apartments. read more

Everything was amazing beyond words. From the moment we walked in it was such a welcoming environment. The dining room is stunning- with a nautical mid century modern feel. The exposed wood and ropes are beautiful. Dom was our server and he was awesome. He was well informed, but wasn't pushy he let us take our time and explore different options. The star or the show was truly the Somm Mark!! He was absolutely incredible. He picked out the most amazing bottle of champagne that was off menu for us after we told him we usually drink veuve and wanted a similar price point. He explained it perfectly and took the time to make sure we enjoyed it. Our glasses never fell empty and I love that he offered to either put it on ice or leave it at the table- a few of our recent spots have not offered chillers which is a deal breaker for me. We started with the tuna, hamachi crudo and waygu carpaccio. Holy cow they were insane. The tuna was by far my favorite but everything was truly outstanding. The flavors in the sauces on the tuna and the hamachi were seriously addictive. For an entree we split the crab pasta special- omg it was like comfort noodles at home but Elevated beyond belief!!! The shaved truffle on top was everything. We ended our meal with the tiramisu espresso martini- we asked to share it and they ended up giving us one so we each had our own. Then more surprises kept coming- they sent out the most amazing desserts( I hate sweets) but this was the first time in forever I've eaten a full dessert item. The ice cream served with the benne wafers was one of the most unique flavors I've ever had and I enjoyed every bit of it. Mike the AGM here is awesome and truly took care of us as well. Mark, Mike and Dominic are the best thank you so much!!! read more

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What a wonderful meal at Costa last night!! On a whim we found out they had availability for two. We were warmly greeted as we entered and seated right away. After a few seconds, we decided to start with a Negroni (I mean it is an Italian restaurant after all!) and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Both were very good. Appetizers consisted of a Caesar salad, which almost 1st on entrée size, and beef carpaccio. This piece of Wagyu beef was phenomenal and a top a bed of pickled salad and peanuts and a few breadcrumbs. Pro tip when you get the Caesar salad take the flat and Parmesan covered breadcrumb and top it with some of the Wagyu beef. it was phenomenal. We decided to then order the entrées and instead of choosing from the entrée portion, we made a pasta course our main entrée. She went with a tubular-like pasta called Condele. A beautiful dish with an anchovy butter, lemon sauce. I opted for the carbonara, a beautiful creamy pasta with bits of guanciale & covered with shaved black truffle! Both pastas cooked the perfection with a great al dente tooth some bite. We added some of the focaccia bread with oil and some broccolini as the side dishes. After consulting with the sommelier we paired the meal with a bottle of 2020 Sgarzon Teroldego. Delicious red wine with the perfect amount of the Italian acidity to help cut through some of the richness of the pasta dishes. So for dessert, we opted for what they were calling milk and cookies. The cookies were about the size of silver dollars and the cookies were: double chocolate chip, maple, vanilla cream, biscotti, a gingerbread person, and a green wreath with raspberry cream. The milk was a little milk with bourbon and slight touch of nutmeg on top. Whimsical but delicious and a great way to top off a fabulous meal. All of the staff that interacted with us were professional and personable. A great experience working with people who, even if they don't, acted like they really enjoyed their job. This is definitely a plus for the restaurant scene in Charleston, South Carolina. read more

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Costa is a wonderful restaurant to go to when you have more than one dinner companion along with you! The portions are large- like family style. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and the vertical roots salad -- each one being enough in size for four people! I am lucky to have my daughter and family living nearby as most of this evening's meal will be going to them! Ambience is lovely and sophisticated. Even though Costa is housed in an office type building the feel once you are inside is that you are dining in a very tastefully done spot! The high end finishes and open kitchen arena good idea and adds warmth to the dining room areas. The chef's are busy in the kitchen ~ and you are able to see them busily preparing the orders and are in perfect step with one another other. I arrived when the doors opened at 5:00 pm and by the time I left the dining rooms were filled. Will return but will bring a "crew" along as it definitely caters to parties of 4 and up portions wise! Next to me the couple wisked through their salad, was happily working on the ravioli dish and went on to share the chicken entree. I sat and had the chocolate tart for dessert and it was served with a house made dollop of whipped cream ~ the chocolates was bittersweet... so not sweet at all and the cream gave it some balance! The coffee came in the form of a nice Cortado. read more

Costa - Entrance to Costa - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This is an excellent new(ish) addition to the Charleston restaurant scene. I finally got a chance to go with a chef friend and we enjoyed every dish. We shared the burrata, fresh focaccia, beef cheek tatelli, and ricotta ravioli. Her favorite was the beef cheek and mine was the ravioli. We both loved the ornate and flavorful garnishes on each dish as well. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

Costa - Fresh focaccia and burrata - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We had a VERY enjoyable first Costa experience. Yes, you really do need a reservation if you go before 6. We thought we'd beat the rush at 5, but they were completely booked. We ended up scoring bar seats by the well (which we enjoyed) and got to see all the restaurant's bustle. Shout out to the host for working with us. Costa's eggplant parm really does live up to the hype and is the second best we've ever had. Perfectly breaded, sweet/chunky sauce, and a low-moisture mozzarella that holds it all together. We also tried the Vertical Roots Salad, Mortadella, Pecorino Ravioli, and finished it off with the chocolate torte. Yes, if you're concerned with portions (as we've read in some other reviews), you should absolutely order the eggplant. Julian, our server/bartender, was "on one" and was able to take care of us, the well, and help others. We love the open kitchen concept, clean decor, high ceilings, and spacing. Obviously, Costa's team has great taste. We look forward to our next Costa outing, tasty Negronis, and the eggplant parm. read more

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Really good meal! The ambiance is crisp and airy. Service is what really made this stop stand out. Our waters were never empty and plates were cleared as soon as we took the last bite. The have you order your entire meal upfront to allow for coursing it out which was a nice touch as well. We got the burrata to start. It was so yummy and the chili oil really did great things with the strawberry to balance it out. For our meal we got the cheese ravioli, swordfish and broccoli. The ravioli was good, not our favorite but the swordfish was stellar. The carrot purée was so unique and flavorful and paired beautifully with the charred broccoli. We ended the meal with the lemon tiramisu which was super light and gave key lime vibes which is one of my favorite desserts. All in all a great meal with excellent service. read more

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The place is beautiful, clean, and the service was perfection. The food was very good. I had the cavatelli which was a little salty but still very good. The prices are high but that to be expected for Charleston. read more

We visited for Dinner on the 02/13. We enjoyed our meal. The service not so much. Our server seemed overwhelmed and disengaged. read more

Great experience! Service was EXCELLENT, really impressive attention to detail. I enjoyed each of my dishes but wasn't as "blown away" by each bite as I've felt at a few other Charleston spots. Gorgeous venue though and I love the open air kitchen and cutie elevated ocean decor. Looking forward to going back! read more

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Another great experience at Costa, which has become my new neighborhood favorite for a nice night out, or a causal evening at the bar. The cocktails are some of the best in Charleston, staff are attentive and remember you and your preferences, and food is always fantastic. Perfect set up for a family style sharing experience as well. read more

My party had made reservation to sit with a specific server, but was told we would not have that server when we arrived. We then waited 20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated. After some back and forth, we were able to be seated for the server we requested. The menu was described in much detail to get you excited about the food that they offer. The server was very knowledgeable in the dishes they had. We had also ordered bottles of wine that he recommended would be flattering with our entrees. The lighting of the place is dim and you can tell it's an upscale place. We used the complimentary valet which was also very easy. The menu is pretty limited due to the high caliber of creation, but most of the food ended up being pretty good. read more

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Bland burrata, dry chicken, ok service , Atmosphere ok, service somewhat ok, no thanks

What a fantastic place, great atmosphere, good wine list, unique food. The ravioli was delicate, the chef recommended you eat it whole, "Everyone knows the rules, one bite". read more

Costa - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I absolutely loved the food at this restaurant. Everything was well seasoned and delicious. The Swordfish Piccata was one of my favorite dishes I've had in a long time. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has nice views. My only complaint is the service. They had us wait for quite a while for our reservation and we felt a little awkward as no one at the bar was serving us. I will definitely be back. Hopefully they can work out kinks in the service. read more

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The service at Costa was impeccable and the food was delicious. We had an intimate family-style dinner (upstairs) and the Costa staff took great care of us. Some of my favorite dishes were the hamachi crudo, eggplant parmigiana, pecorino ravioli, vertical roots green salad, and the crispy potatoes... YUM!! We will be back for future visits!! read more

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Finally a great meal in Charleston. The pork Milanese was delicious and my companion loved the tile fish. A really strong wine selection was a nice change too. Service was prompt but not rushed. read more

What a breath of fresh air! An amazing addition to the Charleston culinary experience. Costa is a unique restaurant with an exquisite menu. The location is fantastic, located off of Broad Street, near the Jasper Apartments. It has its own place, away from the hustle of the Charleston fine dining scene. The restaurant is quite large, but with limited seating, giving each table its own spatial privacy. We were not disturbed by the many other diners around us. What really caught my attention was the number of staff working at the restaurant! There were numerous servers, accompanied by assistant servers, individuals who laid the table, individuals who brought out the food, and then the young man, who filled our glasses with water at lightning speed. We were seated right in front of the impeccably organized kitchen, where everyone was busy cooking with a smile . The food is amazing. Each item was aesthetically presented and was filled with flavor. The small plates are reasonably sized, however, the pasta dishes are also small plates, not a full entrée. The beef carpaccio was made with tender Wagyu beef, thinly shaved and seasoned with Thai deliciousness. The burrata overflowed our plates and had a magical concoction of herbs and sauce that titillated the senses. The ravioli was a dish with miniature pockets of pecorino cheese where each parcel melts in your mouth. The entrées were very large in size and densely packed with flavor. The chicken porchettato is a three day endeavor of brining, air drying, and finally pan frying. It is extremely tender with a light crispy skin, served with a rosemary-thyme au jus, and just a delight to eat. The swordfish was served on a bed of puréed carrots, and was so succulent, the flakes crumbled as soon as they were touched. Dessert was good, in particular, the almond polenta birthday cake. The other desserts were good, but they didn't pack the taste buds in the same way as the main menu did. This restaurant is exactly what we needed. Phenomenal food, fantastic, courteous service, tropical, modern decor, all at a novel location. This is my new gem. read more

Costa - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We went to Costa while our family was visiting! We love the atmosphere the restaurant is beautiful! One downfall is it is very loud! There isn't much sound dampening and for our parents this was very difficult to hear. We had various cocktails all fantastic! We grabbed a couple times from each menu we had the Oysters, Beets, Tarvin Shrimp and Vertical Roots Salad! The shrimp and salad were the best of this course! We had the Cherry Point Swordfish, Chicken Porchettato, and Pecorino Ravioli! We enjoyed all the fish and chicken were the favorites, the ravioli is on the smaller side, so just don't expect a large dish to share with many people! Desserts were amazing we had the Almond Polenta Cake and Lemon Tiramisu! The garage is hooked onto the restaurant in the Jasper for convenience and they comp the cost of the garage! read more

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I went in with my aunt for a special dinner while I was in town visiting her. I come to visit a few times a year and we're always looking for places to try. She has been before with friends and several of her friends recommended it. We will definitely be back. But, some things to note: Ambiance is LOVELY and it's a perfect location right off the water. Food was also great and well explained by the server. We had caviare, oysters and anchovies toast before our entrees. I was questioning between the special and another staple pasta dish. Although the special was delicious, I think the staple pasta dish would've paired better with our meal. My cocktail took a little long to come to the table and I had to ask for it several times. But, our deserts were excellent! I think service could stand to iron out some kinks, but all in all, I'll be back when I visit again and I think my aunt will too. read more

Costa - Chocolate torte and the Classic Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Wow on every level: food, service, wine and atmosphere. It's a beautiful setting with the Ashley River in the distance, in a low key but luxurious dining room. The bar is spacious and very comfortable for dining, with attentive service. I've enjoyed everything I've eaten there including scallop crudo, tuna crudo, pork Milanese, focaccia, Carpaccio, a swordfish entree, tiramisu and chocolate torte. read more

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YOWZA! My new favorite Italian in Charleston, exactly what we needed! I really should have known coming from the same folks as Zero George! First off, don't forget that there is valet parking in the front of the Jasper. We circled the block once before turning into the Jasper parking lot to find the free valet, so it's definitely worth it. I seriously had the most delicious cocktail I've had in a long time and we shared the tuna crudo, the beef cheek tortellini, the eggplant parmesan and of course the waiter suggested the focaccia bread to go along with it all. They served each dish on its own so we could share each one without having a billion plates on our table which I really really liked. We also enjoyed a really delicious bottle of wine suggested by the sommelier and considering their wine list I would definitely ask for advice from the sommelier if you intend to drink wine. I walked in off Lester because of the parking experience and left my coat and my reading glasses in my car and when I mentioned that to one of the servers he came back with a box full of reading glasses for me to pick up hair to wear, I just found that to be such a nice touch especially when I couldn't read the menu without them. We will definitely be going back soon. read more

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I've heard great things about Costa, so my boyfriend and I went to check it out. Parking is provided in the Jasper apartments, but it is text to pay. Costa does offer a free valet service though if you prefer. The inside of the restaurant felt upscale, but still chill enough for jeans a shirt. Entrees are served family-style, so we shared a beet salad, eggplant parm, and asparagus and potatoes as a side. I liked how the beets were small cubes and included croutons. It wasn't anything special, just fresh and crunchy. The eggplant parm could've been better. There was a lot of sauce and cheese with the dish that it drowned out the taste of the eggplant. The flavors were great, but I would have preferred an even balance of all the ingredients. The sides were kind of a miss too. The asparagus seemed undercooked and was a bit too crunchy that also lacked flavor. The potatoes had a light crisp on the outside and was soft and airy on the inside, but it was also bland even with the cheese sauce it came with. The service was good and the atmosphere was nice, but I felt like the food didn't justify the prices. read more

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