I didn't get to snap a picture of the Rigatoni Alla Vodka but it was truly 10/10 (was a bit spicy though for those who have low spice tolerance). The place is beautiful! Like an Italian speakeasy, beautiful for a solo date, girls night, or a date night. It's not a cheap place but worth every cent! Everything is fresh! The service is 10/10, everyone is so so kind. Attentive and excellent recommendations of food when I asked. read more

Giuseppe & Sons - They made me an excellent mojito! - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's our first time in Philadelphia, and we couldn't have picked a better spot for Italian food! The fried mozzarella was AMAZING, especially with the homemade honey drizzle. Sounds crazy, but it works! Everything is homemade -- the bread, pasta, sauces, and even the honey! Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We wish we had a place like this back home! And a huge shoutout to our server Shelby -- amazing personality and truly top-notch service! read more

Arrived before the start of happy hour and the restaurant's opening. A small line outside was a good sign! The interior was dark and dimly lit, with jazz music playing, numerous framed vintage photographs, a large bar, and a spacious seating area. The seafood was delicious. We ordered several appetizers from the happy hour menu, including calamari, mussels, and pizza bites. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The bar filled up quickly, so I recommend arriving early to take advantage of happy hour! read more

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This is located downstairs when you enter into the location. It's spacious and has a great ambiance/aesthetic to the space. We had reservations for which we were seated shortly after getting there. The booth was cozy and in the corner which we appreciated. The waiter could have provided better feedback when we asked for his opinion between items to order from as we wanted to know what was popular. For food we ordered the house made ricotta cheese which was light and airy with the sweetness of honey coming through. They give you foccacia bread while your waiting for which one has sauce on it and one plain but both were so fluffy. I love me a good foccacia and this did not disappoint. For entree we ordered the rigatoni vodka which had a spicy kick to it that we truly enjoyed. Also, we ordered chicken parmesan which was good however we wish that vodka sauce was on top to make it even better. For drinks we got wine. The chanti, rose Prosecco, and Pinot Grigio. Overall we enjoyed our dine in experience. read more

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Giuseppe & Sons is downstairs!!! When you enter the lobby, locate the stairs and head down. The bar to the right is a different place with a different menu. The space is actually pretty large! Lots of table seating. It's dimly lit and a great date night spot. Service is friendly and attentive. Get there right at 4pm for guaranteed seating at the bar for happy hour. On the happy hour menu, I recommend the Meatballs and Ricotta Toast. The Calamari was just okay. read more

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Phenomenal Service paired with Phenomenal Food - I traveled from GA to celebrate my sons birthday with friends here and this place knocked it out of the park- It has a super cool Sopranos type vibe, picture old school Italian restaurant with great food and our server was amazing, very attentive and friendly Definitely will return! read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Sign to down stairs - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Giuseppe's is fantastic! My husband and I had an amazing Sunday dinner a few weeks ago there. From the speakeasy vibe of the restaurant to its South Philly culinary inspiration, it was an amazing meal that we'll always remember. We ordered a number of things to share family style - - The Artichoke Francaise appetizer was something we'd never seen before on a menu, so we wanted to try. It was so good and I'm still trying to dupe it at home for my vegetarian hubs. - My husband is a eggplant parm connoisseur, so we also ordered their Eggplant 'Parmigiana' appetizer. He said it was good. - Ricotta Tortelloni was delicious and our favorite savory dish. The aged balsamic cuts through all the richness of the cheeses perfectly. It was so good! - To round off the meal, we ordered dessert and ordered the tiramisu. Glad we did because Giuseppe's & Son's has the BEST tiramisu that either of us has ever tasted. Ava was our waiter that evening. She was the best! When I mentioned my husband was vegetarian, she made sure to clear with him if certain ingredients in the dishes were ok with him. It's a big relief whenever that happens when we dine out. Plus, she was friendly and convivial. The tables at either side of us liked her too. That quality is important and adds to the overall experience for diners. Just had to shout out. Giuseppe's is hands-down a wonderful place and a gem. We highly recommend it if you're looking for something truly special. read more

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Found this spot on Yelp. Dined in with friends. The restaurant is downstairs from street level where you are greeted by an oversized bar and a dining room of sophisticated ambience. Servers were professional and helpful and honest in their opinions on the entrees. Bar drinks were a good pour. My Caesar salad was just ok, even with the added dark anchovies on top. The antipasti salad was ample enough to share. My Sunday gravy was a classic spaghetti, meatballs, sausage and Italian gravy & it did not disappoint. The highlight was the homemade pasta. Delicious. Others had the shrimp fra diavolo and a lasagna and they were very pleased with their choices. Giuseppes was a very good find and they accommodated us without a wait or reservation. read more

Came here to celebrate my brother's graduation and we were seated very quickly since we had made a reservation. We ordered the small hand pulled mozzarella and it was really delicious especially with the flakey salt sprinkled on top. It was a great presentation watching them create the mozzarella ball! I also got the spicy rigatoni alla vodka which was creamy and spicy! They made my brother's special day an occasion by giving him a cannoli with a candle! Overall, it was really good food for a celebration! read more

Giuseppe & Sons - spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this place! I like how it's below street level. It has a great vibe. Cozy without feeling too close. Our server Avery was perfect. She kept tabs on our table even tho she was busy. The expediters were fast and efficient. The food is consistently delicious and well prepared. The menu is simple uncluttered. Italian-American is what's on offer a good selection of apps salads and pasta then entrees of chicken, veal, or fish each with four different preparations. The crispy mozzarella (fancy sticks) with a tomato sauce to die for! I love the chicken marsala! The tiramisu! My partner has the veal parmigiana which looked and was delicious according to him. It's a the basics done incredibly well! Great wine list for Italian wines. We had a 2024 Pinot Grigio beautiful! I highly recommend it! read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Pinot Grigio, Jermann, Fruli, 2024 - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had a reservation but got there a little early to have some happy hour deals before our meal. Told the hostess this and she said if we ordered any food at the bar we would not be able to keep our reservation. This felt like a shock and she was fairly rude about it. We ordered a few drinks at the bar where we talked to the bartender and he never heard of that rule. The dinner itself was very tasty with attentive service and the ambiance was also great. It was very unfortunate to have a bad start to this otherwise great meal and thus stain our whole experience read more

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Decided to try Giuseppe & Sons due to their cheese wheel pasta and their tiramisu. The restaurant is downstairs in the basement and vibes are old-school Italian feel. Love how the tables are set up. The restaurant has low lighting and there is minimal cell service there which is good for some intimate dinner conversation. Ordered the fried calamari, meatball & gravy, broccoli rabe, truffle tagliatelle and tiramisu. The appetizer were ok. The calamari and broccoli rabe could've been more crispy. It was a great experience to watch the truffle tagliatelle being cooked in front of us in the cheese wheel. Good portion size but the pasta was cold with minimal flavor to it. Their Tiramisu was light, not too heavy I did hear good reviews about this location from multiple people. This place didn't stand out to me. Not sure if I'd go back. read more

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Good: Ambiance. Very cozy and intimate setting. Really fun and living. Food is OK. Probably too much garlic. Service is numb. Tuesday afternoon and totally transactional. read more

Was in town for a college graduation and looking for a nice place for 5 of us to get dinner afterwards. Just like a Garth Brooks song, my preferred Italian restaurant was unavailable, so this was my back up. OMG, we were meant to be here instead of there! We arrived about a half hour earlier than our reservation, but they took us down right away and started service. Avery was amazing! They recommended some appetizers, explained the menu, answered our questions and got our cocktails to us right away. We started with the Fried Calamari and Ricotta - both were delicious. Avery recommended the Tortelloni and boy oh boy, it was incredibly tasty. The breadbasket alone was something to talk about, but the desserts were so so good. The ambiance here is something special. It's dark and cozy and intimate. Sometimes you get one or the other - ambiance over quality cuisine or vice versa but not here. The food, service, ambiance, vibe - all top notch. I will tell everyone I know about this place. And just like another celebrity, I'll be back. read more

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Giuseppe & Sons is the perfect restaurant. The service was wonderful. The tortelloni is ones of the best pastas I have ever had, recommended by the server. The burrata that comes as a globe in the middle of the panzanella is unctuous. The table side service for the truffle tagliatelle is well worth the $26 dollar prize, it's fun and delicious. We sat in a booth as a group of three that was perfect. The lighting is low and my sister was gifted a sparkler canoli for her birthday! Will be back- thank you Giuseppe & Sons. read more

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This spot is unexpected. Went back to this spot last evening for dinner . The dining room is downstairs and much larger space than anticipated. Decorated vintage chic Italian restaurant with booth and table seating. We started off with three cocktails that were seasonal options all were good and boozy as expected. The waiter was great at recommending top picks and favorites. We started dinner with the 8oz mozzarella and meatball appetizer. The meatballs were served 4 in sauce small to average size meatballs were good, soft and flavorful. The mozzarella was a show pulling it tableside from curds to a full 8oz ball finished with salt , pepper, and flavored olive oil. Dinner we ordered three Italian specialties. Chicken Milanese that was served with shaved Italian cheese and arugula. One vela parm which had the perfect ratio of sauce to cheese. The third meal was a basic bolognese that was served with mafaldine pasta. Entrees were all good. We also added the truffle pasta option for the table which was also prepared tableside with the cheese wheel and shavings of fresh black truffles was a perfect finish. We also had a sharing side of gnocchi with sauce. All in all we had a solid meal. It wasn't the best Italian I even had but it's good. The total was 336 for three with 2 rounds of drinks . This is pretty good for center city fine dining. read more

Great spot for happy hour! The special happy hour menu had a lot of options for food as well as drink specials. The bartenders and staff were very friendly and attentive. The portions for the happy hour food was still very generous, particularly the calamari. The lemon chicken was very refreshing, tasty and came with a good portion of chicken also. The dim cozy bar had a great ambiance as well. read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Happy hour - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm calling this a hidden gem because it's so unassuming from the outside and would never expect such an elegant restaurant tucked away in the basement. The decor is beautiful but the lighting was a little too dark. It's a large restaurant but a small bar area. Service was outstanding. We shared the truffle tagliatelle in the pecorino cheese wheel as an appetizer. I think it was perfect since entrees/sides are Al a carte and we ordered meat dishes. Watching them prepare the dish table side was amazing. I was pleasantly surprised by how light it tasted. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was not heavy. The truffle was just enough without being overpowering. A well balanced dish. I had the veal parm. That was a heavy dish. The veal was thin and cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful. A lot of cheese melted on top though. Probably could do with less. I don't think I was able to get through 1/2 of it so looking forward to leftovers. I was told the pork parm was really good. It was a huge portion. I would definitely come back! read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Truffle tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Of course I found out about this place because it's going viral on TikTok so I put it on my list. I happen to be right down the street from it that day so me and a friend stopped by during happy hour. The parking is crazy so I suggest you do not even try to come down and drive I would suggest if you come down on the train and walk to the restaurant. The atmosphere is very low lighting and very romantic. I love the set up in the seating. The pictures on the wall were great. We sat at the bar and we had the happy hour menu which was very nice for the both of us and I love the prices. It gave us the opportunity to try several different things. We chose the following: Meatballs: good Rocotta toast: not bad Calamari: good Pizza: not bad Caesar salad: not bad Bread: good The Lemonata cocktail: good I even ordered the famous pasta where they stir pasta on a big cheese wheel. I was very disappointed. On the videos, it looked great but everything glitters is not tasty! because it really lacked flavor. I was so looking forward to it :-(. The portion size and price did not add up. Overall, I enjoyed the ambience and most of the food and the drinks. I definitely will go back to try something else different perhaps something off of the menu. read more

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Me and my wife are from out of town. We found this restaurant online and decided to try it out. We arrived around 8:30 PM. We were told by the hostess the wait would be around 15 minutes. 40 minutes later, still nothing. Never mind there were empty tables all around. The female bartender, to her credit, checked with the hostess to let her know we were still waiting. Nothing. We finally gave up. We asked the bartender to please let the hostess know we left. The bartender was very courteous and polite. Very disappointing. Everyone was being seated except us. Never again. Steer clear of this place. read more

It's been a minute since I've gone here, but one of my favorite happy hour jawns in the city. We showed up a few minutes before it started and secured a seat, and quickly dived into the menu. Ordered a bunch of apps and thoroughly enjoyed ourself. The Hotel National cocktail is very tasty, and pairs well with the calamari in my opinion. It's dimly lit here, and perfect for a date night or even just to catch up with some close friends or coworkers. Highly suggest everything, but if I had to pick one... I'd say the mussels! They were so delicious. read more

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I absolutely love and adore this restaurant. Although I've only been twice, it's definitely on my list of places I know I can always come back to. My first visit was for happy hour with a party of two, and the second time I went with a group of about eight & both experiences were great. One small downside is the table size. On both visits, it felt like there wasn't enough room to fit all the food comfortably or move around without feeling cramped. The food also comes out really quickly and usually all at once, which, while convenient, adds to the crowded table situation. That said, the food is always delicious and fresh, the drinks are amazing, the service is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. During my first visit, I had the chicken parm sandwich, calamari, and Caesar salad, all of which were great. The second time, I tried the meatballs and ricotta toast and absolutely loved both. I'll definitely be back again. Totally worth all the hype! read more

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genuinely really good. i loved the new york prime rib, and the prosciutto board. truffle pasta was ok. service was great, very nice people working there and the ambiance was great. it felt like i was in a speakeasy but restaurant. philly has a lot of good restaurants and this one is one of them. read more

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I had a long west coast to east coast flight to Philly and spent a good amount of the time finding a dinner venue for myself - something close to my hotel and still open after 9pm. I decided on Giuseppe & Sons and it was hands down the best meal during my weeklong trip. This is a basement level restaurant, so you have to take a flight of stairs down. The hostess initially seemed a little hesitant to seat me solo at 9:30pm and initially said I could sit at the bar since I'm alone. Upon asking again, I was seated at a table, and I noticed folks being seated even after me. After this initial hiccup, the rest of the evening was perfect. The waitress who served my table was very friendly, kind, and extremely mindful of customer needs. The complimentary bread to start the evening was delightful - warm rosemary foccacia. For my main course, I ordered the linguine fra diavolo and asked to make it extra spicy. It was such a comforting and hearty meal after a long flight with a generous amount of succulent shrimp , and I wish I had more appetite to try out additional dishes here. I tried more similarly rated Italian places during my Philly trip but none matched the experience at Giuseppe & Sons. read more

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This is probably the best happy hour in philly. $7 coctails with cheap food and apatizers as well. The drinks were good as well. Each had its own distinct flavors and seemed like they used pretty decent alcohol as well. The atmosphere was great as well. A long hallway opens up into a warm classy bar with various cozy seats around. The staff was super friendly as well and even let us work at the bar. Overall a great spot for happyhour. read more

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Went here with my boyfriend for dinner and it always hits the spot. Shared the cheesesteak stromboli and it was perfect. The cheesesteak melted in your mouth and the breading was fresh and homemade. I had the ricotta tortellini for my main and it was delicious. The balsamic was a nice touch. Lastly, the vanilla cheesecake was the star of the show. It was light and truly one of the best if not the BEST cheesecake I've ever had. Great service and great food! read more

I love the dark, moody, but lively ambiance this restaurant offers. Our waitress was also incredibly kind and made us feel so welcomed and not rushed. I didn't have a drink, but they looked amazing and I absolutely want to try one next time. I rate this spot a 4/5 instead of 5/5 because I wish the truffle pasta had more of a sauce to it, not just cheese with slight grated truffle. It was definitely good and great quality, and was also made right in front of me at my table! But I couldn't eat a lot of it due to how cheesy it was. My fiancé had the chicken parm and ate the whole plate, so he definitely enjoyed it. read more

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Genuinely impressed with Giuseppe and Sons. Other Italian restaurants in Philly can be overhyped we went in here for dinner for 4 - food was great. We got the calamari, shrimp scampi to share. We also got the Branzino, Bolognese and found it to be throughly enjoyable. The service was quick, efficient - without being hasty. The star of the show was the carrot cake though - so good! Overall ambience was nice, old school Italian - not too loud but also very cozy. Would come back! read more

When an Italian restaurant and a speakeasy collide you'd imagine it to look like G&S. The basement decor is dark but inviting at the same time. The space is actually massive as well. The quality is authentic Italian cuisine that hits above the mark. The service ties it all together whether you're sitting at the bar or a table their goal is to make sure you walk away satisfied and I always appreciate that in a restaurant. Personally I think the rigatoni competes other with top Italian restaurants but don't take my word go try it for yourself! read more

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Giuseppe & Sons was such a cool experience. The vibe is straight out of an old-school Italian movie. You walk in and immediately head downstairs into this basement spot that feels like The Godfather in the best way. I had the mussels and the spicy seafood pasta, and both were amazing. Super flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The service was really good too. Our server was nice and attentive without being overbearing. If you're looking for great Italian food with a unique, classic atmosphere, this place is a must in Philly. read more

I go out to eat 3-4 nights a week I honestly never complain, that said our server tonight was absolutely HORRIBLE!! Ignorant, slow, and basically disrespectful. I ordered a steak, should've known better. Rubbery, fatty and no steak knife. I left half of it, Mozzarella appetizer was really good but still don't make up for the waitress asking my date if she was OK behind my back. I honestly think she's not a fan of Caucasian people, never again! read more

Five star service and ambiance. Downstairs when you enter with a speak easy feel and nice dim lighting Service was quick as you order all right away with apps and they space it out which is unique and wasn't rushed at all. Meatball was huge but sauce was best and dipped with free bread hit the spot. Mozzarella was nice and juicy which was worth it to mix with free bread Chicken was tender and worth sharing in other pastas if you wanted to do family style. Dessert I wanted it all but did the tiramisu and so light and not too filling. Going back again soon read more

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The aesthetic here is absolutely beautiful , definitely one of the highlights of the experience. The bread was also amazing and a great start to the meal. I got the gluten-free spicy vodka rigatoni while everyone else at the table had the regular version. The flavor was really good overall, and I appreciated that they had a gluten-free option. That said, the portion was pretty moderate. For the price, I was honestly expecting more. Someone in our party got the tortellini and it only came with about 8 pieces which for the price was not worth it. One thing I really appreciated was how accommodating they were with allergies, which made the experience feel much more comfortable. Overall, I'd recommend checking this place out, especially during happy hour, it feels much more worth it for the value. read more

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Yet another gorgeous and elevated dining experience by the Schulson Collective. We were immediately blown away by the lovely interior, filled with soft warm lighting. Our server was extremely kind and took a couple items off our bill after a mistake with our order. Each item we ordered was delicious! The spaghetti & prosciutto, orecchiette with sausage, and ricotta tortelloni pastas were all amazing, rich with flavor and all perfectly al dente. The chocolate cake was so decadent, and we also loved the vanilla cheesecake with butterscotch sauce. read more

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Giuseppe & Sons has now become my favorite upscale Italian place in Philadelphia. The lighting is on the darker end making it a great place for a date night or a birthday. Our food came out rather quickly, however I am a much bigger fan of their chicken than their pasta. I often find their pasta portions to be on the smaller end where I don't feel full after, but their Chicken Milanese is top notch. Each table additionally receives focaccia and I love the one coated in a tomato paste of sorts. My one complaint is that some of the tables are rather close together which can sometimes be disruptive. read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our waiter was incredible and super helpful. There were decent GF options, which can be hard at a pasta place! This was the first time I had ever tried oysters (??) and it left a good impression. The only downside is that we felt sort of crammed next to our table neighbors, but besides that, I would definitely recommend stopping here. read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Oysters - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Went to G&S recently for a spontaneous weekday happy hour. As expected, the food and drinks did not disappoint! The happy hour menu has limited drink options but always provide a few cocktails and house white or red wine for $6-$8 There are also many appetizer options from $4-$9. We got all the "starter" options on the HH menu, including Cesar salad, ricotta toast, pizza and meatballs (see photos). G&S continues to be on of my favorite happy hour spots, and also great, vibey dinner spot for a date night or night out with friends read more

Giuseppe & Sons - Ricotta toast - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Underground, fancy italian restaurant in center city. Felt like an upscale speakeasy, good ambience. Came here for a birthday and it was perfect! Tableside mozzerella was cool and warning if you order the carbonara pasta it comes with raw egg yolk on top. I want to come back to try the happy hour read more

As a treat to him for Father's Day, I took my boyfriend out and suggested this place which I've been wanting to try. We got there a little after they opened that Sunday (around 4:15/4:20), so we were able to get our pick of bar seating. The place has a great vibe - kind of chic, new classic look and feel with dim lighting. Felt like a modern speakeasy - he really liked the vibes. Since they offer happy hour specials everyday from 4pm-6pm, we decided to get a bunch of options to share from that menu - both food and drinks. Starting with the drinks, we enjoyed all the ones we had and the bartenders really know what they are doing. Drinks were strong but not overpowering with the alcohol making for real balance. I started off with the Hotel Nacional and then switched over to the Lend Lease, while he tried both of those as well along with the Fly Me To The Moon (which I took a sip of ). Like I said, all of the drinks were great! Different tastes, but all well made. For the food, we ordered a bunch of stuff - sometimes two of one dish lol. Fried Calamari, Pizza (pepperoni), Caesar Salad, Meatballs, Parm sandwich, Shrimp Scampi and Mussels Guiseppe. The Caesar Salad was very good! Like, we were shocked at how good we felt that salad tasted lol. Everything else was good - nothing that stood out more than other places where we've had similar dishes, but not bad either. Would definitely come back for the drinks, vibes and to try some entrees and other items from the main menu. read more

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This place is not good at all. They have a good happy hour but over all this places less than mediocre. I wouldn't recommend it at all if you want good ambience and a beautiful setting this is a place to go for drinks with your girl but if you want really good Italian food go to a real Italian spot. This place is just money money money money. read more