We waited 30 minutes past our reservation. Once seated, we were rushed through our dinner. My biggest pet peeve of dining: the waiter takes your plates without asking if you are finished while food is still on the plate. Then while trying to add up the bill, the waiter gestures to "hurry up". Bottom line: poor service and poor food. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

I used to love this place but my last few visits have left me wanting more. Some weeks ago I had a reservation here and when we came in they had no working AC (90+ degree heat) but they didnt call us about it and acted surprised when we said it was too hot to enjoy a meal and went elsewhere. Last night I came with a small group and was reminded of how INSANELY loud this place is. Like, cant hear the person next to you loud. Our waitress seemed oddly frazzled and stressed, though it seemed like just a normal Saturday night. We asked not once, not twice but times if she could take a quick picture of the table and she said she was too busy every time....I just thought that was really rude and poor service. It would have taken 1 minute...less time than to open a bottle of wine. It was also uncomfortably warm and we were all sweating. Not a great experience. I may be done with this place for a while. read more

We heard good things about this place so we celebrated husband's and friend's birthdays here. We liked it here! Louis was our server, and he was really cute, sweet and thoughtful- someone you'd want as a friend. Food was excellent. Grilled octopus was tender, flavorful and delicious (portion is small though just to warn you). The mussels were also lovely- white sauce with lots of garlic. We probably ate 7 baskets of bread because of the delectable broth. Pappardelle Tartufate... had to order it because so many yelpers raved about it. They did not disappoint. Absolutely amazing. I will dream about it tonight. Ginger creme brûlée and tiramisu were both really good and was a great way to end the lovely meal. Will definitely come back for special date nights! read more

Melograno is one of the few places in the city to garner a full five stars from my discerning palate! What more can you ask for - reservations every day but Saturday, BYO, takes credit cards, and is ALWAYS delicious. I have been here a handful of times (with so many places in the city, you'd think I'd give it a rest before coming back... but I just can't stop) and each time, I leave full and happy (and so is my wallet - this place is pretty inexpensive). Homemade pastas, creamy buttery fattening delicious sauces, tender and moist meats. Yum yum and yum. If they have the goat cheese with pomegranate and arugula app, get it. I've always been too full for dessert, but I can't pass up a cappuccino. Last time their machine was broken, but our fun & flamboyant server offered to make us a "strong coffee with foam on top" - yay! The only downfall is that it can get very loud, but who cares! Hurry up and get there! Don't forget your wine! read more

Swimming among the Italian BYOBs in Center City, it's easy to get lost. After trying my share of pasta and wine joints, Melograno seems to deliver on all fronts: not impossible to get a table on a popular night, the atmosphere is romantic but not overly cramped, and the food is creative but accessible. The artichoke app was roasted perfectly, but didn't sparkle, the mushroom pasta was abundant and delicious, the beef short rib and polenta was to die for, and the canolis and panna cotta were light and satisfying. Brad's rating (out of 5): Price: 3 Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Wild card: Really good bread basket read more

Went here with a group of friends to kick off a girl's night out in the city. Service was fast and friendly! Our top requirement in choosing a dinner location was that it be BYOB and accepting of many, many bottles of wine and champagne. Melograno was just that -- along with really great food! Everyone in my party was happy with what they ordered. We started with mussels and the meat, cheese and vegetable plate. All very good. Warm bread was brought to the table and was perfect for sopping up the rest of the broth from the mussels. I had the Pappardelle Tartufate which came highly recommended by Yelpers. Very good -- and unlike nothing I've ever had. While it was delicious, I'd probably not get it a second time. There's a lot of other yummy options to try ... which brings me to the Cotoletta alla Senese that my friend ordered and I tried. Very, very good. I highly recommend this dish. The chicken cutlet was fresh, perfectly seasoned and finished off with lemon. Topped with priscuitto, argula, cheese and tomato. Yum! I also tried a bite of the Risotto ai Gamberoni with fennel and goat cheese. Very good, too. It was a bit loud (as noted in other reviews), but we didn't mind it one bit. For that reason, I'd recommend this place for groups rather than an intimate date. Enjoy! read more

Once again, we found ourselves at Melograno to grab dinner before our theatre show. We were promoted seated at 5:30pm despite the other couple running a little late so that was nice that we didn't have to stand around. Same great atmosphere. The food does not disappoint! We actually got the same flighty server as the last time- polite enough but a bit clumsy. All of the food arrived in a nice interval than the last. We were fortune enough to be seated in the window which made for great people watching. The fegatini was delicious, crisp baguette and the livers had a very smooth taste, not as irony as I've had other places. My friend's arugula salad looked delicious, the greens were bright and lightly dressed it almost made me want to switch my first course. The Polpette was a nice size and DH has the lamb shank, he raved about how the meat fell off the bone and how well it was prepared! The only complaint was the tiramisu wasn't as great as the rest of the meal- my friend said it was soupy and expected more from an Italian restaurant- I was however very happy with my meal!! I highly recommend this great BYO! read more

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In my quest to review every restaurant I possibly can in Philly, went back to Melograno after not going back in a while. One of my earlier Yelp reviews after returning to Philly. I can now say this place stacks up to the best Italian restaurants in the city and is a great BYO dining spot. Went Sunday night with a reservation for 6 and we were promptly seated a a round table (perfect!). Our waiter Ray was both friendly and knowledgable and provided great service. Took a nice bottle of Brunello which was perfect with the meal choices. The bread basket is addicting with homemade foccacia and country bread. Starting with appetizers: Portobella with goat cheese- Excellent even if you don't like mushrooms. Great texture and flavor. Mussels in white sauce. Perfectly cooked mussels in garlic, oil and white wine. Great for bread dipping. Griiled shrimp with beans- Killer. One of my favorites. Entrees: Papperdele with mushrooms and truffle oil. Pureed heaven. Homemade pasta with incredible sauce. A bit rich but worth every bite. Remembered from first visit and placed double order. The first thing that everyone devoured! Worth the trip for this one dish. Papperdele with bolognese with a thick red meat sauce was excellent but tough to pit against the rich mushroom dish. Very good. Sea bass- Served with a pesto based sauce. Recommended by waiter rather than mixed seafood, this was fantastic. Fresh and no fishy taste. Very hearty and satisfying. Veal Milanese- This dish over delivered. Exceeded my expectations and Michael, one of my friends, mentioned that he is not a veal fan and loved this. Not at all greasy, this was a big portion that six of us had not problem sampling. This is a breaded veal cutlet, pan fried and covered in arugula and shaved parmesan. Three appetizers and four entrees later we were all incredibly satisfied and cleaned every dish. read more

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I was thrilled to have Melograno in my neck of the woods (not that 22nd & Spruce is that far away). Because I live so close, I never have had to wait. I usually run over right at 6 or 6:30 and they can fit in a party of two. I have to admit that I never thought it was worth the effort for a 1.5 hour wait at the old location. The weekday reservation policy is great for those who are coming further. This is my go to place to bring friends from out of town. Consistently good food. The servers know me now, so that is a bonus. I find it best to come with a group of 4 or less. It is a small kitchen and my friend's entree came out cold at a large bachlorette dinner. I usually get the Parpadelle with wild mushrooms or the wild boar. I've sampled pretty much everything. And, that is why I cannot give them a fifth star. I would love to see a little rotation of the specials. Let's see if the spring inspires a few changes! read more

The fancier side of Italian Philly BYOB's in the area, unfortunately not sure it's worth the extra money just for the nicer ambiance. We went during restaurant week so the menu was a bit more limited that usual. The chicken liver crostine and meatballs were both nice but average. My salmon was pretty OK, but I've had better at many other places. The best part was definitely the dessert. Absolutely rich and moist, delicious chocolate lava cake and green apple bread pudding. It's also a bit tight, so you are sitting right next to your neighbors. This is a nice place overall, but a bit disappointed, if prices were lower it could be 4 stars. read more

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Our top BYOB place was booked for the night for our double date, so instead I we gave this place a try. Definitely exceeded my expectations! FOOD: 4/5 The food was great in terms of choices and taste. I had meatballs for appetizer and the wild boar ragu for the main course. I also tried the filet and mussels. The meatball was very average and somewhat disappointing, but the wild boar ragu made up for that. The mussels didn't disappoint, and the filet was also pretty good. However, the prices were a bit on the high end for Italian food, and the portions were somewhat small. SERVICE: 4/5 We were seated very quickly and overall everyone was very attentive. It was a bit difficult to get the waiter's attention when we wanted to get a photo, but it might just be that it was too loud. AMBIANCE: 5/5 Not a bad place for group dinners or a 1 on 1 date. The restaurant is pretty small, but it was small enough where it felt cozy and comfortable. read more

Great restaurant. We had the antipasti platter, ravioli, and panna cotta. All was very good! Such a cute and cozy place. Loved the atmosphere. read more

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Not sure I consider myself a real-time "foodie" but my colleagues who are and I have hit almost every major place in Philly, this place is without a doubt in my top 3 in the city - maybe best Italian I had and I'm N. Jersey/NYC guy so I'd like to think I can spot good Italian when it comes my way. Been here 3 or 4 times, have stuck with the same stuff pretty much. Appetizers - must have is the grilled octopus, amazingly tasty, also have gotten the pasta with truffles (main dish, but can split into 2 plates for an appetizer) each time I've been here. This is probably the best pasta dish I've ever had, comes with some walnuts (I think) which adds a nice texture. Main Course - have gotten the rabbit multiple times, perfectly prepared with proscioutto and a light cream sauce and some mashed potatoes. Have also gotten the boar in rigatoni (great). Cherry on top, BYOB. Wait stafff is also VERY friendly and attentive. read more

We met friends for dinner last weekend and had a great time. We came at about 6:45 pm on Friday and had no trouble getting seated. Antipasto platter: okay Smelts: excellent, but the accompanying dip should be jazzed up Truffle/mushroom Pappardelle: very good Beet ravioli specia: excellent Striped Bass: okay Grilled Artichoke side: excellent Service was adequate. The atmosphere is conducive to a larger party and I really liked the front room (by the open kitchen), but the rest of the restaurant feels too cavernous. Generally, however, I am not a huge fan of this decorating style (fake Italian). The best thing about this dinner (other than the company) was its good value: we spent $75 (including taxes and a 20% gratuity) for two and had two apps, one pasta entree, one fish entree, one dessert and two coffee beverages. I would go again for a casual dinner with friends on the spur of the moment. read more

It's strange that it's almost impossible to find a good restaurant in Center City, which to all intents and purposes is Philly's downtown or "Restaurant Row." So this small little restaurant--aptly tucked away on the quietest major street in the area--was a pleasant gastronomic surprise. Everything we tried on the menu was not only delicious, but also so tastefully presented, it was hard to not just dig in and gobble it up. The upscale ambiance defies you to do that though. The calamari bean salad was fresh and delicious. The entrees we tried were very good too: a pasta dish and the breaded chicken with prosciutto. Prices aren't too high considering this neighborhood, and the BYO option never hurts the wallet. read more

I went here with a group last night for restaurant week. Usually when you go out for restaurant week you take it with a grain of salt, knowing that the portions will probably be smaller, and the food might not be the best because it's at a discount. My experience at Melograno was fantastic. The place was packed, but our table location was great we didn't feel jammed it. The service was excellent and the food was not only delicious but they were not stingy with the portions. Overall really great experience here, will definitely be back. read more

My girlfriend and I came here for dinner. Our meal was underwhelming and overpriced. We got the following: 1. Beef brasaola (or something like that). This dish sounded promising. It was described as an aged beef carpaccio with beets. Although I found it refreshing, it was very bland. 2. Calamari with beans, tomatoes, and a touch of vinegar. Again, this dish was not terrible, but for the price, it left much to be desired. I think it would have been better served cold. 3. My girlfriend got the chicken with dill, kale, and potatoes. Nothing notable with this dish. 4. I got the wild mushroom pappardelle with truffle oil. This was certainly the highlight of the meal, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. As my gf said, you can't really go wrong with truffle oil. As a whole, this meal was disappointing after seeing the great yelp reviews. It was expensive considering the quality of the meal and the fact that this place is a Byob. I was looking for some great Italian food, and I did not find it here. Go to Porcini next door...you will have a better experience. read more

A lovely BYOB serving fabulous Italian food! Five-star starter: The Calamari Puttanesca--a grilled calamari stew with olives, capers, and a spicy tomato sauce--so delish. Five-star main: La Pinsa Ovum--"pizza" topped with chorizo, caramelized onions, and mozzarella--so equally delish. Lesson for the day: The translation of the written Italian word "melograno" into written English is "pomegranate." So there. read more

Dined at Melograno for the second time and have yet to be dissapointed. Start with the antipasto for two. That and some bread and wine would make a great meal by itself. Assorted smoked Italian meats, fresh roasted veggies, assorted spereads and it is just heaven. For the main course, the Griglio Mista, assorted seafoood on a bed of mashed, creamed potatoes is delectable. The pasta witht he shredded Guinea Hen is also a great choice. The pasta is home made and the sauce a perfect complement. The chicken dish with mozzarella is a good choice. A bit noisy, long waits on weekends make it a 4 star but well worth the inconvenience. read more

I have now been here 3 times, once at the old location and twice on Sansom. The first two times I enjoyed my meal and everything about the restaurant, but after being there last night I had to write a review. I ordered the Strangozzi pasta dish in a Pecorino Ramano sauce with artichokes and black pepper. The dish was OK, the pasta was good, very rustic in a good way; but it also tasted like something you could make at home quite easily. However, my girlfriend ordered the beet ravioli and it was amazing. I don't even know if I like beets, but this ravioli was terrific. I actually told my GF that it was "special" after I tasted it (this sounds like self-important foodie nonsense, but I really thought it was that good). Overall the restaurant is very nice, I wish it wasn't a BYOB but that is just my personal preference. If everything they made was as good as the beet ravioli then this would be one of my top two or three restaurants in the city. If I wanted good Italian food I would choose to go to Osteria over Melograno, but Melograno is a nice option. read more

I just tried this place while in town for business. I thought it definitely lived up to the good reviews. Nice casual atmosphere with an attentive wait staff. For my antipasti I overlooked the gnocchi, which is very difficult for me, and got the Calamari Inzimino at the suggestion of the waiter. This was a fantastic fresh, light, and seemingly healthy dish. Sauteed calamari and octopus, with cannellini beans, diced tomato & lemon sauce over over spinach. Surprisingly a stand out flavor and well balanced with the lemon. The calamari and octopus was tender and not overcooked at all. For the main I went with one of their signatures, Pappardelle Al Ragú di Cinghiale. The wild boar ragu with this dish was light, not overly salty, and the meat tasted like it was prepared in a slow cooked stew. The pappardelle was thin yet appropriately firm, and held the sauce well. read more

Good food, good service. However, the ambience was poor, with two problems. First, management is overbooking the restaurant, leading to a half-hour wait past our reservation time and a definite crowded feel in this small space. Second, the acoustics are atrocious, with nothing to absorb the sound. It detracts from my dining experience when, just to be heard, I'm yelling at the top of my lungs at the person across the table. This problem is, of course, compounded by the overbooking. Recommends: chick pea and shrimp soup and wild boar ragu. read more

Excellent food and amazing service. We visited malgrano to celebrate a birthday. All the appetizers were great but i loved the cheese flan type one. Unfortunately i don't remember the correct name. I had the pork chop with polenta. It was awesome. The half roasted chicken was the hit of the table. My FIL said the chocolate cake was outstanding. My tiramisu was really good but wasn't mind blowing. My only complaint is that it was very loud and hard to carry on a conversation. read more

Melograno - Pork chop - Italian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had my birthday dinner here, a group of 8 of us. The restaurant was accommodating even though they had a packed house of reservations full of large parties that evening. I have a tomato allergy, so it's incredibly difficult for me to enjoy an Italian restaurant, as I want everything on the menu, but there are only about 5 things on a normal menu I can now eat. I was able to get a full three course meal without even a thought of having to worry about my allergy. I got the Insalata Melograno, and of course just asked them to hold the tomatoes, followed that up with my entree which was the Filetto al Pepe Verde, and something chocolate for dessert. I was so impressed with my meal, the service, the accommodations, everything. My favorite part though, BYOB. Who doesn't love an incredible meal with your own alcohol? read more

We had the fortunate opportunity to dine at Melograno last night with friends and our 9-month old daughter. The owner and her team were extremely accommodating with our stroller and high chair needs. The food was fantastic. Rustic platter, wild boar pasta, mushroom pasta, and the lamb were special highlights. Overall, just a wonderful dinning experience. read more

Ok, not great. We went on a Saturday evening with reservations and were seated within about 5 minutes. However, our little table seemed to have been set up as an afterthought since everything wobbled and we were the only table to have plain metal chairs--everyone else had nice wooden chairs with padded seats. There was a table of twelve right next to us, and our waiter seemed to have a little difficulty managing our service along with theirs. We had to ask twice for an ice bucket for white wine, and twice for someone to open a second bottle. The food was solidly good but not spectacular. And the noise level...We actually downloaded an app to see how loud it was because we almost walked out when we arrived due to the noise. Topped out at 89db and was generally 84-88. There are many better places in this city, and although restaurants are often loud, this was off the charts. read more

Came her for a family occasion for dinner! This place is very nice and more on the fancy side so I recommended dressing nicely and placing a reservation if you are a larger party! We were a little late and the host was super nice and accommodating to us. We were not forced to wait any longer. They sat us once our full party arrived! This place is also BYOB so bring your own bottles of stuff here! They will open everything for you without a fee. The menu is mainly Italian and there is plenty to choose from! We started off with some calamari, meatballs and most importantly the crispy bread! All their sauces were perfect for the protein, they had the right amounts of heat for the meal. The calarmari isnt fried so be careful if that's what your looking for, no matter it's still amazing. For my meal I had some of the salmon. It was cooked perfectly in an amazing sauce that was full of flavors. Everything else on the menu that was served to my family was also really good! Highly recommend the chicken here as well if your not feeling adventurous. We also finished off our meal with creme brûlée which could not be beat! So save some extra room for dessert. read more

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Welcome to Melograno, a BYO that journeys outside of the safe zone of your typical La Viola and La Fontana typicals in Center City. Attracting a crowd much older than the average college group looking for a fancy meal still within their budget, Melagrano does well to maintain and uphold not only a classy appearance but experience as well. Nestled in a quaint corner of the Rittenhouse area, this restaurant has been a bustling establishment since its inception giving it a somewhat hauty persona. The hostess greeted us with a certain air of impatient contempt as initially did our server. However, some quick chit chat with our waitress and she mellowed out considerably. I find it rather ironic that the restaurant described themself as "convivial" on their website when the restaurant is anything but - professional? sure but convivial? I'd find more "fun-loving" on a subway. Just saying. Overall, I enjoyed the experienec from the food to the lighting to the fact that the servers knew which side to serve your dish on (left). Dishes that were ordered: Pappardelle Alle Olive (Sauteéd jumbo shrimp & Sea scallops cooked in a light tomato sauce with black and green olives)....didn't try this but it looked so-so. Ravioli di Magro (Homemade pasta filled with Swiss Chard, spinach; Ricotta cheese finished in brown butter sage sauce)...YUM, my 2 friends got this and I would definitely reccommend it. Sella di Coniglio Ripiena (Organic rabbit saddle stuffed with prosciutto & spinach finished in a delicate cream & white wine pan sauce served over potato puree )...hands down, the BEST dish of the night. The rabbit is tender and cooked to perfection while the cheese and spinach stuffed inside give it a great texture and even better flavor. Pappardelle Al Ragu di Cinghiale (Braised wild boar bolognese made with fresh tomatoes & rosemary finished with Parmigiano)...great pasta dish but lacked a little flavor. If you're looking to impress a date or your out-of-town friends, definitely consider this trattoria. Only caution is - the bread isn't warm. read more

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In Philadelphia, restaurants need to bring their A-game 110% of the time. Melograno was ok I guess but I wouldn't go back. In their defense - the lamb was superb. Everything else was whatever. read more

Join family for dinner here last night. First time for me but family has been in the past. Very cute place, service was perfect..very attentive to all of us and other tables too. Kitchen is very clean...my sister kept telling me how impressed she was with the kitchen...she is also in the food/ restaurant business. Food was just so-so for me. We ordered a bunch of apps the best was the pizza... mushroom was delicious. For the main meal I had the chicken which was over cooked and dry...I could only eat half. Others at the table enjoyed there meal so maybe it was just me. Other had steak, lamb and the salmon.... 2 other had the same chicken as me. For me my major complaint is how loud this restaurant is. The so-so food I am actually OK with because I was with family, but the acoustics was what did me in. There were 6 of us and we could not hear each other because it was so loud...I could only speak to the people right next to me. I could not talk with the people across the table. For me, I would not go back just because of how loud it is. I think one reason to go out with friends and family is to catch up and talk with each other, but if that is what your plan this is not your place. read more

Great little BYO on mythical sansom street (where all the good food seems to be in CC). They do need a little smoothing over with their seating policies as seating 3 people at a table while waiting for a 4th takes up exactly the same amount of room as seating 4 people. Anyway, their food was very well done. Not splashy, not overdone portion-wise (which tends to be the case at random Italian restaurants you go to), and just the right/subtle flavor to their dishes to make you feel right. To be honest, I can't remember what I had....probably because I couldn't pronounce the thing. Isn't that a rule somewhere? The more you can't pronounce it, the tastier it is? I'd definitely repeat, oh, and bring wine (and make sure your whole party is with you to save some grief). read more

My husband and his brother have birthdays within a week of each other, so my sister-in-law and I plan a joint birthday dinner for the boys each year. This year we selected Melograno. We had all been to the old location but somehow hadn't yet made it to the new space. Melograno gets 3 stars due to the "stars" dining with us...more specifically the entire cast of It's Always Sunny. We are fans of the show and this was a big treat for us. While I wish I could say the highlight of the night was the food, it was not. As my sister-in-law said to Danny DeVito, her salad was "bullshit," and my fish was incredibly dry. Maybe they were really busy? Maybe they were breaking in a new chef during the summer months? I just wish the food wowed me the same way the ambiance, hostess, and waiters did... read more

I have been coming to melograno since my first run in phl and when tasked with planning our work holiday dinner I thought this would be a great place. Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side. But the food is consistently good. The service is lovely. They're prompt and accommodating and even as my party got tipsier and louder they remained patient with us. Their small plates are yum. I usually get a pasta but you usually can't go wrong with the specials--this last time was a melt in your mouth short rib. And of course, as a byo you can pair your meal with your beverage of choice. With a ton of other restaurant choices in the area I would not stand and wait hours... But I'll definitely be back. read more

This is one of my favorite Italian BYOBs in Philly. It is scarily reasonable and good for any occasion, whether it be a nice celebration with family or with friends, or a date. Their ovum pizza is delicious, they have a great lamb chop, amazing pastas, seriously everything. I personally like the ambience and management way more than Giorgio on Pine. read more

Every time I go back to Melograno, I remember why I like the place so much. The service is always out of this world and they don't care if your large party stays for 4 hours, imbibing copious amounts of wine (if it's any consolation, the table next to us perched 2 large boxes of wine on their table - we weren't alone!) The food is always great and in all the years I've been coming here, their menu has pretty much remained the same. I like this because I can recommend dishes to friends and I also know what to expect. However, some variation wouldn't be a bad thing. They do have nightly specials, so if I don't feel like having an old favorite, I'll generally opt for the special. I'm all for trying new restaurants, but there's something to be said for Melograno, because I keep going back. read more

Absolutely delicious meal from beginning to end! I arrived with a group of 5 at exactly 9:45 (the latest they will seat you) and was shown a table right away. There were a lot of people on dates but also a lot of groups. The menu had so many tasty options additonal great specials that I had a hard time deciding what to get. I shared a pear carpaccio appetizer and it was absolutely wonderful - altho sort of difficult to eat after several large glasses of wine (btw - love the BYOB!!). I opted for the wild boar ragu based on previous reviews and I am so glad I got it. It was one of the best I have had. I will definitely be coming back next time I am in philly. As a side note - why were the floors so slippery? Almost all of my highheeled friends fell and I actually did on the way out! Has anybody else noticed this or did we all just consume too much vino? read more

A winner. Everything we had was excellent. Arugula salad with shiitakes, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, and lemon vinaigrette - beautiful. Beef roulade special (with asparagus stuffing) - wonderful. Papperdelle with wild mushroom and toasted walnut sauce - darn near stunning. Service was top notch. Even when the metro waiter put his hand softly on my back one too many times, I can't say it really bothered me. At least not enough to take a star away. It's BYO, so if the wine list sucks - it's your fault. For his part, the waiter promptly uncorked ours, and when we had some left - he promptly supplied cork, bag and carrier so we could take home what's left. The only ding was the polenta. Actually the polenta was delicious. But the way it was presented on the menu - it was listed with artichokes, chard, and white beans. We thought it was some kind of funky salad and promptly ordered, when actually those were each individual side dishes that were available. That confusion aside, everything else was brilliant. I'm from out of town ... but I sure hope to come back. read more

Great BYOB date place. Nice ambiance, good food, great service. Before we even ordered, we were brought delicious focaccia that we immediately gobbled up. We ended up ordering the mussels appetizer (great to share), and then ordering the lamb entree and the truffled pappardelle, both of which were tasty! I would definitely recommend for a nice date night. read more

This place was recommended by a friend and boy was it a great recommendation! Food was pretty darn good! My absolute favorite is the mussels. My two friends and I ate 3 servings of the complimentary bread - using the mussel sauce as a dipping sauce (I usually try to avoid the bread because I don't like to ruin my appetite, but it was absolutely IRRESISTIBLE). Soo worth it! Their pasta dishes are yummy. I will definitely be back. It is also BYOB spot, people! My kind of place. read more

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I can vouch for previous reviews that mention bad service. I'm not high-maintenance and there are hundred of other great Italian BYOs to choose from. This one missed the mark. The food was fine but overall it was an awkward and unpleasant experience. I've gotten better customer service at my local deli. Take your money and your wine and go elsewhere. read more