I will say that the food was very true to the name. You can never go wrong with good Italian food, good pasta. The inside is lovely and has nice family dinner vibes. It was a bit dark and the tables rather close but I believe this is also very true to the nature of an Italian experience. The service was good. There was a slight miscommunication. It was assumed we were sharing two appetizers, so they brought one out before starting the second. We actually wanted both appetizers to arrive together. As a result, I had to wait for mine while my dining partner enjoyed theirs. It wasn't a major issue, just a bit awkward, and we should have clarified our wishes. read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Fresh made bread - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Service was excellent. Beautiful interior decor. Food was good. All their pastas are made in house. We had the saffron arancini balls, focaccia bread and half lobster rigatoni pasta. The panacota was excellent. I loved everything except their focaccia bread. Just a bit dry but maybe that's how it is intended to be. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach near the pier. read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Panna Cotta Ai Frutti di Bosco - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

NTMB is a wonderful, traditional Italian restaurant in the upscale Manhattan Beach downtown core near the beach. The cuisine is outstanding as is the service and ambience. This is a great restaurant to impress a date or celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary, birthday. The atmosphere is upscale, classy and romantic for couples. I was attended to and seated right away. I also liked the fact that, I believe the owner/manager, also asked me if I was happy with my seat which was fine for me. First, the cheese bread was fantastic-best I've ever had at an Italian restaurant and I've been to hundreds worldwide. My main, Cavatelli Zucca E Cinghiale, was delicious with wild boar meat embedded in fresh, exquisite pasta. The recommended wine, Remole Toscana 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, was also a #1 for me of that variety. I spent a total of about $80(also nice they take cash because I'm a pro businesses taking cash activist and I always drop a star for a place only accepting plastic)which was a fair value for the food quality, service and ambience. NTMB achieves an LA County top ten Italian restaurant status for me. Highly recommended. read more

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I'm a food writer on vacation in LA this week. Even though I'm officially off work, I couldn't resist checking out Nando's after spotting it on a walk with my family. I pointed to it and said I bet they make good homemade pasta. My husband laughed and said I hadn't even seen the menu yet. During the day, I did some research and confirmed my suspicions. Eater had raved about this place too. I was in Manhattan Beach with four kids, no babysitters, and had been on a boat all day. My husband and I put the kids down at 8:30 and told our 15-year-old to call us if anything went wrong. We snuck out. We sat in a cozy booth in the back, the music was fun, and there were no frills--you came for the food. The owner was wonderful and took us on a culinary journey to Sicily, dish by dish. He guided us and gave us some of the best bites of my life. I told my husband I had no assignments in LA but couldn't resist writing about this experience. The arancini, lobster pasta, and Milanese were all to die for. My husband, a foodie and restaurant investor, is usually not impressed. But when he tasted the lobster/crab pasta and exclaimed, "This is excellent," I couldn't help but smile. He rarely says "excellent." The owner's brother was in the back, cooking, and we had to remind ourselves we weren't actually in Italy because the food, smells, and history said otherwise. Go here--it's a hidden gem. I'll be writing a story about Nando's this week, and I think it'll be titled "The perfect way to make-up after a marital squabble." www.manifesting4life.com read more

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Very good Italian restaurant close to Manhattan beach pier. Appetizers: Focaccia bread- 5/5 Served warm, garlicky and nicely salted. Generous portion great for sharing with 2-4 people Caesar salad- 5/5 Refreshing, fresh, crispy. Wish it had anchovies but otherwise very good. Lobster ravioli- 4.5/5 Relatively light dish. Tasty, with small pieces of lobster Bolognese- 3/5 Most disappointing dish. Sauce was missing flavor. Have definitely had better. Tiramisu- 5/5 Definitely hit the spot. Service- 5/5 Note: they don't serve cocktails and hard liquor. Wine only. read more

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Sicilian dining without traveling to Italy... My dining partner* (on this wonderful occasion) and I dined at Nando Trattoria on a Sunday evening. Nando is a cozy, authentic Italian restaurant located in Manhattan Beach not far from the shoreline. We parked at a meter on Manhattan Beach Bl. and took a very short relaxing walk to the restaurant. The environment was modern, vibrant and welcoming. The ambiance was intimate and subdued with soft lighting and soothing background music. We try to follow a mostly plant-based (vegan) diet. While entrees on the menu were very limited in that regard, they were very open to customizing something just for us. We started with a delicious spinach salad with pine nuts. For our entrees, after describing our likes to Valerio (waitstaff), the chef, Alessio, concocted a simply amazing vegan pasta dish off-menu. The dish was made up of pasta and accompanied by a light tomato based sauce with capers, olives, mushrooms and other vegetables. The texture of the sauce was creamy and clung perfectly to each al dente piece of pasta. All of the flavors were wonderfully balanced and robust. The dish was outstanding all around (timing, plating and OF COURSE... taste). Everyone working there enhanced our authentic Italian dining experience. Service was very warm, friendly and efficient. We look forward to our next visit! Grazie to Dario, Alessio, Valerio and Juan Carlo for an outstanding experience! *Another collaborative review. :) read more

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Fabulous Happy Hour Menu! Started w/ fresh spinach & pear salad. We ordered their Margherita Pinza too. Outstanding. We sipped on their Rosé. We sat outside & enjoyed our al fresco nosh. Very attentive warm service. They could not have been nicer! Met the chef too who was very sweet! HIGHLY recommend their Happy Hour menu! So much food & wine for a steal! We'll be back soon! read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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So I am giving them 5 stars, albeit a concern I had later. Frist off, the setting was nice, staff was very attentive and food was fresh and delicious... I don't give out 5 stars like candy... so the mere fact I'm giving 5 stars, says a lot about the restaurant. While I don't want to blame the restaurant, I wanted to include in my review in the (hopefully unlikely) event that anyone else ends up in the same situation. I was in town on business and had used my Hilton credit card at the hotel. I hadn't used this card in the previous 6 months. I also used it at this restaurant, after which I had a 6am flight the following morning. 10 days later I get a notification from AMEX about potential fraud charges. After looking at my card, I noticed the day after this restaurant it was used at a Simply Salad (twice) and Dominos in LA. It was then used to get a Hulu subscription and 8 other restaurants before getting flagged by AMEX. Again, I hope the point of occurrence was not at the restaurant, but given the circumstances and only using the card twice in a 6 month period, one can't help but wonder. read more

Service was spectacular and food was amazing! The ambiance was inviting and intimate. I would most certainly return! read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Branzino and roasted vegetables - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We were greeted at the door by the owner whom is not only super nice but handsome too The food is amazing. If you haven't been you are missing out on an amazing experience of flavors and hospitality read more

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Atmosphere - Indoor and outdoor seating available. Would recommend reserving a table. Taste - We had the Burrata, Gamberoni Blue, Crostone, Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese, Paccheri Di Mare, and tiramisu. Everything was fresh, authentic and well prepared. We also had 2018 Aleksander Wine which was well balanced,m and paired well with the food. Customer Service - Excellent! Staff was very attentive and friendly. Price - Average read more

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I was a bit skeptical walking in since there was only one other family in the restaurant. My mom found this place on yelp and chose it for her bday. NANDO DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This is legit Italian food. There was not a single thing we ordered that made me think 'meh' or 'I've had better'. The one thing that really stood out to me was the generous portions of seafood/lobster in our pastas. The huge chunks of lobster made the prices of the plates worth it. I wish I took pictures because the presentation was wonderful, but I was just too hungry. The food tasted too good to stop and take a picture. Pasta was cooked perfectly and all appetizers were well worth it. As a local, I highly recommend Nando if you're looking to try something new or have friends visiting from out of town! Let's keep this place busy South Bay!! read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Takeout review: this is my fourth order from Nando and I'm impressed by both the quality, price, and portions ... Not pictured but the rigatoni bolognese is also excellent. Would recommend truly everything we have tried here: vegetable plate, spaghetti, branzino limon. read more

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An Italian gem in Manhattan Beach! Came here on a whim and they sat us outdoors with our dog and service was impeccable. Our waiter Juan was absolutely amazing and so attentive to us the entire night. He deserves most of the kudos for tonight since he absolutely crushed it. The food was also quite amazing. We ordered burrata to start and it was so fresh and delicious. The flavor came from the Calabrian chili and the small bed of grilled veggies, and of course the prosciutto. I highly recommend ordering the gamelli in truffle sauce since it was to die for. The Wagyu pasta was soft and melted in our mouths but the gamelli was something else with the truffle, that just elevated the whole dish. I don't get Italian often but Nando's definitely does it right! read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Bruschetta e Burrata - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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This place should be dead last on your list of places to eat in Manhattan Beach. The food took over an hour to come out, and the waiter was... strange- insisting we follow these odd Italian customary dinner rules. They are trying hard to give "good service" it's off putting, ie someone leaning over me all up in my space splitting a pasta dish we were sharing one painfully slow spoonful at a time, or the strange man holding open the door to the women's bathroom making my girlfriend pretty uncomfortable. Maybe next time just go in with her! While all these things were certainly unpleasant, they weren't enough to fully ruin the experience. That happened when I got the check. We got an appetizer, an entree, and a salad to split with 1 cocktail and they tried to give me a bill for $170, trying to slip in a $15 charge for water we didn't even ask for. $25 for the cocktail, which by the way they aren't allowed to serve- they don't have a liquor license. But the server said he "had a bottle of vodka stashed away" he could make a cocktail out of. That alone implies that they are in it to bleed you for as much money as possible, as they don't even have an option on the menu for a cocktail- meaning he just chose some arbitrary number which was, of course, ridiculously more than what a cocktail costs. If I could give 0 stars I would. Don't give it a try, just go somewhere else read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - My opinion of this restaurant - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

WOW. 5+ Stars I celebrated our anniversary dinner here at NANDO. My husband and I searched the web through and through to look for a cute small Italian restaurant that we've never been to or heard of. There were so many choices and we randomly went with NANDO after looking through photos ... (the photos on yelp does not do them justice) We were treated with such amazing service that we placed NANDO on our top list of restaurants that we want to come back to and recommend to our friends. * Amazing service * Great Ambience * FOOD FOOD FOOD We reserved this place for our anniversary. We were given a nice table indoors in the middle of the restaurant - even offered another table per preference.. we actually really liked our tiny table in the middle :) While looking into our menu, the owner brought out a champagne for us to celebrate our anniversary! how thoughtful! we already started the evening in good spirits! Ordered: - foccacia bread with truffle - Carpaccio Di Manzo - Gemelli Norcina - Cioppino Seafood The food was phenomenal. As someone who rarely eats Italian food, i thoroughly enjoyed every item that we ordered. Foccacia bread was so good! we personally didn't finish the bread worried that we would be too full to enjoy the other dishes. Every item was perfectly seasoned and presented! I can't honestly express how much I enjoyed our meal here. You have to come and try it! We already decided to celebrate our next birthday at this restaurant to try other menu items. Once finished and paid for our meal, the waiter told us to stay because the owner wanted to celebrate our anniversary again with a dessert! How thoughtful of them! He brought out panna cotta for us.. and wow. we were both blown away of how amazing the panna cotta was. We both shared that this might be one of the best dessert we've had in years! Coming again for this! It was a great evening for us and we feel that NANDO gave us an anniversary celebration read more

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Truly enjoyable experience with a nice indoor atmosphere, lots of outdoor seating, and a well thought-out wine list. Both the Italian sparkling wines we tried were very good, and I was impressed that the waiter matched the Italian wine profile to that of a favorite French Champagne on the menu (just didn't want to pay $35/glass for it). Had a nice Chianti too, which can be hit or miss with me. But no complaints about the food: the focaccia was dense and moist, our caesar salad was very good (although a bit overdressed), the carpaccio was good, and our pasta bolognese was terrific. Or was it? While it was tasty and well prepared, when you're paying over $30 for a pasta dish, you have to ask yourself if it was better than anything else around in the same price range. We're not sure it was. Even in the South Bay, there are others that compare or exceed the experience for less (granted, not a lot less). Not a great value, but certainly a nice food experience. The service was spot on and attentive...until it wasn't. Yes, the waiter was excellent. But as we were seated inside and most of the diners were eating outside, the waiters were easily distracted. No one checked on our meals, although they cleared our plates quickly. When it came time for the bill, it took us a long time to flag down someone. Finally, a busboy(?) came and took care of us (just as they had delivered and cleared the plates). Big props to them--the busser staff was on point. read more

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Our first time. We hoped maybe we would stumble on the next Felix. It might have the makings of a hidden Italian gem but we were so uncomfortable in that hot dining room. No AC had us focused on leaving so we truly couldn't enjoy it fully. read more

Everything about Nando Trattoria is amazing. The service and ambiance was attentive, friendly and cozy. We were celebrating our anniversary and wanted something special! Everything was delicious and so well presented. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who appreciates good food , well crafted with delicate tastes. Not your heavy red sauce type of cuisine. read more

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What a great local spot! My beau and I had a little date night while taking care of our friends dogs for the evening while in MB. Dario and his crew certainly get it right and understand that less is often more and bigger isn't necessarily better! Giuseppe took great care of us while we dined in an unmuted yet elegant decor on white truffle pasta and the most beautiful "tomahawk" Milanese washed down with a fantastic Nebbiolo. The place was fairly empty so we got particularly good attention, but, not so much where it interrupted the meal. Spot on for everything. Such a great and unexpected delight. You'd be remiss not to check it out while in MB. read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Ordered take out. Food was great, pizza was delicious with a crispy crust. Chicken Parmesan was huge! Says serves 2 it can feed 3 for sure!

Food was great and the atmosphere as well. Purchased two pastas and two glasses of wine. Staff seemed upset at the lack of food we ordered and treated us differently the entire night. Young couple spending around $100 per person and the staff clearly had an issue. Made us uncomfortable for the rest of my dinner and they were very dismissive. Trying to force appetizers and desserts. Would only recommend coming if you plan on spending over $150 per person. read more

Food was delicious. Service is excellent. Atmosphere very nice. Definitely be back again. :) read more

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Took my friend to Nando for her birthay dinner. The owner and staff were all friendly and accomodating. The brucutta was the best I've ever had. The appetizer was sqash blossoms. They were delicious and plentiful. We each had a glass of wine and it was spectacular. The ambiance was art deco style and comfortable. Highly recommend. read more

Ok, finally got a chance to try this place the other night after watching it being built out in the spring, enduring Covid shut downs, December outdoor dining shutdown in LA, etc.... Our first night out since they closed outdoor early December. We had reservations at Fishing with Dynamite, but it was Sunday afternoon and it was pretty cold out and unfortunately FwD doesn't have a lot of hot items on the menu. So we had some Oysters and a few drinks at FwD and headed over to Nando. And so began a wonderfully delicious, albeit a bit wallet crippling, experience! (worth it, no buyer's remorse!) So what did we get. We started off with a bottle of wine and chatted with a gentlemen who i assume was one of the owners. They had i think 4 different steak specials that night in addition to all of the steak options on the menu. Gluttony be damned, we decided to go with the 4lb Steak Fiorintina special. Didn't even ask before ordering what it cost for fear i may chicken out. For a pasta course to get warmed up, we went with the truffle Gnocchi. So my thoughts.... The Gnocchi was ridiculously good and ridiculously buried in truffles (they should call the dish Gnocchi Flavored Truffles!). It was so light that my wife wondered how they hell they make them like that. She makes great gnocchi and she was amazed at them. Great dish to get started. Then they bring out the steak to show us prior to cutting it into eating portions (pic below!). Ridiculous. Once they brought it back sliced for eating, we dove in with gusto and i have to say it was absolutely incredible. Sure, there were two of us and this was probably better for four, but we took it home and enjoyed it more later in any case. We rounded out the meal with some delicious panna cotta and espresso. By that point it was food coma time. ;-) My overall impression of this restaurant is wonderfully delicious food and impeccable service. I could be wrong, but for me it's more of an Italian steakhouse than a pure Italian restaurant. That's my impression, though details of some parts are a bit fuzzy. Some places just make you feel welcome, are personable, and overall represent all of the best things of why we dine out when arguably you could cook similar things at home. You pay for the experience and this one didn't disappoint, rather it far exceeded our expectations and will become our new Manhattan Beach favorite. We really loved it and I'm already thinking of what i want to try next time. 5 stars all the way. (ahh! One note for improvement that i did mention to the staff at the time - the "roasted garlic" served with the steak only appears to be roasted. It's basically raw garlic, it really needs to be properly roasted. Still 5 stars, but no one's perfect!) read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - My Wife in amazement at 4 pounds of juicy goodness - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Always 5 stars. 5 star food. 5 star service. 5 star ambience. 5 star romantic night out. I love Nando. The menu is shockingly simple but amazing. The service is subtle but attentive and wise about what fits and what doesn't. The hosts are compelling and sincere. The vibe is romantic, yet in a happy and inviting way. Don't be turned off by an expensive meal. Do it once in a while to celebrate with your lady...or treat the family. It is totally worth it. Try some wine...get that truffle gnocchi...eat dessert. Just enjoy life. Memento Mori....remember to live! read more

This place was outstanding. Service was fast and professional but they also took a personal approach, shook our hands and made us feel welcome. The bruschettone was amazing and highly recommended as an appetizer, good enough for 2+ people. The Gemelli was amazing with Italian sausage, rich sauce and truffle. The place itself is small but with enough space and we felt cozy instead of cramped. Soft lighting was nice. However, it was the service and the food that blew us away. Fantastic for a date night. Might need coordination for larger groups. read more

We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with our family. The food service and overall ambience was worthy of the occasion. Will definitely be back again. read more

By the pier a cozy Italian restaurant with great food and service. Dario the owner was so sweet and making sure we were enjoying our food. So far i had the best Italian food all the way from Italy. Will be back soon. read more

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Authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of MB. Dimly lit, intimate interior provides an upscale ambiance for dinner dining. Nice menu with selection of hand made pastas, seafood dishes, and some greens. Overall nice flavor but nothing spectacular for the price point. read more

We can't hardly wait to come back here! We put the words out to friends & family for this place. The quality of the food is absolutely delicious. The host was super friendly & seated us (a few mins wait) a nice outdoor table -- the weather was just perfect! Wine was great (Italian wine) to pair appropriately with the whole Italian dishes & some speaking-Italian phrases from the wonder staff. There was a little hiccup with the food-ordering & delayed between the appetizer & main course. The staff recognized & apologized & made the correction immediately...turning the sad to smiley face (just sipping more on the wine ...awaiting for pasta dish). The food was definitely worth waiting for. The staff only went the extra mile to comp the desert-pairing sippy. We really enjoyed the dining experience. Great location, European-charmed ambiance, great tasting dishes & excellent service. Kudos ! read more

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The hospitality we experienced dining here was outstanding! Visited during NYE and they even had-live music! The owner Dario, warmly welcomed us upon arrival. I requested for a change of tables for more privacy and it was smoothly accommodated. The team here pays attentively to their guests, menu recommendations, clearing the table, offering for another glass of wine. We really enjoyed our visit. The food is alright... The Carpaccio Manzo was delicious! Best focaccia! Hands down- the hospitality was outstanding. The owner really stops by and checks on guests to see how everyone is enjoying dinner. Our sever Juan was sweet, made sure we had a nice dining experience. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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We decided to celebrate Valentine's Day one day early to avoid the crowds. We walked around Manhattan Beach and stumbled upon this cute trattoria. They seated us quickly even though we didn't have a reservation. We received the most attentive service. They went above and beyond to make sure our dinner was perfectly prepared. We ordered the scallop appetizer and the focaccia with truffle fondue. The focaccia was one of the best I've ever had. Definitely order this! For my entree, I ordered the rigatoni with wagyu beef ragout and my husband ordered the special turbot dinner. Both were excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is delicious, the ambiance warm and inviting and the service is outstanding. We will definitely be back! read more

My partner went to this establishment to celebrate an anniversary just recently. Buyer beware! The menu posted on their website is NOT the same menu they will present you at your table. The prices are also adjusted a good 30-40 percent more. This place is over rated, outrageous, and totally not worth the money. $65 pastas, $25 cocktails-- no thanks. read more

The fact that Nando is not the #1 ranked restaurant in MB, makes me question the relevance of all Yelp rankings, candidly. As a MB resident, I've been to every restaurant in town. Nando is the only place I take out of town guests excepting exceptional cuisine. I've had Italian life long New Yorkers tell me it may be the best Italian restaurant they have EVER been to ... need I review more:)? Exceptional food, wine and service that will not disappoint the most discerning restaurant goers. read more

Nando deserves 5 stars for both the service and the food. The service was top-notch at Nando as I felt like I was being well attended to by my server (Luca I think was his name?). The girlfriend and I started off the dinner with the foccacia bread. The Foccacia was super delicious with how soft it was and warm. I wanted more of that truffle fondue with every bite I took. It was a really decent size that definitely can be a great appetizer for a party between 2-4. We then got a cavatelli with mushroom and sausage topped with shaved truffle. The sauce was creamy and truffly. Each bite had a ton of mushrooms and plenty of sausage. If you are a mushroom lover, this is a perfect dish since it has 3-4 different mushrooms in the dish and the thick sauce coats your mouth every time. We also got a tagiatelli bolognese. The noodles were really solid and it came with plenty of meat to go with the noodles. Overall, this was a great dish, but the truffle cavatelli was definitely the star of the show. I would definitely come back here and recommend it to friends. read more

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Best focaccia ever! Great service and very accommodating. Love this wonderful restaurant.

Food was great. However for service they get a 6, they forgot to put 2 of our bolognese pasta plates on our to go bag and only put 1 out of 3 with the least amount of pasta in it.. anyways ambiance is nice. read more

Nando Trattoria Manhattan Beach - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

My main entree was so unbelievably horrible tasting. The seafood dish I was served left me wanting to spit my food out of my mouth. And it was supposed to be my birthday dinner paid for by my father-in-law. First off, I wanted a pasta dish and our waiter made me feel rushed and asked me if I liked seafood, to which I mistakenly said yes. To be fair, I don't think the waiter heard me correctly. He recommended the seafood dish that had the most rubbery calamari I've ever tasted. The dish was so unpleasant tasting and the texture of the mixed seafood not palatable at all. The price of the food was really expensive and didn't match the prices on YELP, nor worth it quite frankly. We didn't even order drinks nor dessert, just an appetizer, bread, and a few entrees. And upon leaving, we could barely get around the chairs to exit (not exaggerating). We had to disrupt some customers to get through to the front door. Please go somewhere else to dine. I don't take pleasure in writing reviews like this, but it is an honest one. read more

This restaurant is probably one of the best Italian restaurant I have been to. I would highly recommend everyone to come here and give it a try. All of the photos are excellent selections. Owner also hooked it up with some dessert! Amazing service. Thank you! Let's gooooo! read more

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