Food was awesome, calamari was tender not chewy like many places. Our server was welcoming aswell and answered our questions and recommended lots of dishes such as the carne pizza with hot honey (great combo). Will definitely be coming back here. read more

We sat on the Outdoor patio and had an excellent mushroom, truffle wood fired pizza. Our server was so helpful and made us feel welcome and well looked after. On a hot night the water service was also stand out, at one time he brought us new glasses full of ice for fresh cold water... such a thoughtful act rather than just refilling a glass of lukewarm water warm water. Can't wait to try the pasta when next we return. read more

I met some friends at Ovvio Italian Taverna. It's on a busy stretch of Waukegan and the small lot is valet parking only. It's a beautiful restaurant (my friend said it used to be a garage). We split some grilled bread with fig jam, whipped ricotta and olive oil and also shared some fried zucca chips. We also had salads, and I enjoyed my Ovvio Chopped salad which was generously portioned with soppressata, provolone, peppadew (love peppadew!). I'll have to come back for the homemade pasta (gluten free upon request). The staff was so accommodating and friendly, considering the restaurant quickly filled up and we were still lingering. read more

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Was excited to try this place for my bday dinner. Loved the vibe but it was so extremely loud you had to yell to hear and we were sitting against the window. Taste was decent but not the best. Mozzarella log - best thing we had by far. Super crispy and cheesy, it was amazing. Only thing is we didn't love the sauce. It's sugary and sweet without any texture. Fennel arugula salad - was all arugula , no topping. Like literally 4-5 small shaved fennel pieces, a couple grapes, little nuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and they forgot the apple. It was all lettuce, barely any topping, and therefore flavorless. Plus they forgot the apple which they layer helped rectify but the whole salad was a disappointment. Sausage vodka sauce pasta - I expected more. Very minimal sauce (and it was sweet sugary sauce we didn't like), only a few chunks of sausage, and almost no cheese. Sauce is the texture of canned tomato soup, thin and watery. It was nothing special at all, it felt skimpy. Expensive for the small portion. Branzino - sooo salty! My mom can't have added salt and she couldn't even eat this. My dad and I also found it extremely salty to the point it wasn't as enjoyed. Expensive for a small piece that comes with no sides and nothing else at all. Twice baked gnocchi - loved the cheesiness of it! The gnocchi itself though was super firm and hard, not the soft and fluffy kind I would have expected and better enjoyed Butter cake - questionable. I've had many warm delicious butter cakes, but this was very sub par. Dry, barely warm, and no flavor. No crisp edge and buttery bottom either and the scoop of ice cream was skimpy as well. read more

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These place has been on my list forever! I've seen mixed reviews so I'm glad I came to try it out myself. The service was phenomenal, he recommended the calamari and the caesar salad. Both were SO good! If I was rating on the apps alone, it would be 100/10 but the pastas weren't the best. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente but the malfadine lacked flavor but overall enjoyed the shrimp scampi the best. Not your typical scampi but still delicious! They were able to seat us without a reservation which was nice and the space alone is gorgeous and huge. Will definitely be back for a drink and some apps! read more

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R came here to celebrate my sisters birthday and we all walked away super impressed. First off, the vibes here are 10/10. The service is also really great and they have a ton of people working. We started with the bread which was to die for. Everyone loved their meals so much, especially the truffle pizza! I can't wait to go back. read more

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I came with my family over Easter weekend. When we arrived, the parking lot was empty but all the spots were blocked with cones. The valet told us we couldn't park in their lot and that we could only use valet or park on the street. Free street parking was easy to find at that time but it wasn't a great first impression of the restaurant. The interior is very nice. We had a reservation so we were seated right away. Our waiter was great. I ordered from the special Easter menu while my kids ordered from their children's menu. The lamb shank was good. I'm not a big fan of risotto anyway but I ate the lamb. I had the bunny-hopper drink drink. My daughter's steak was cooked perfectly. My husband really liked the seafood dish he ordered along with a mocktail. Also, it was only after talking with the waiter we found out that valet parking is free - the valet guy never told us it was free valet. read more

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This new restaurant is great! We had their pasta alla vodka and the honey pizza. They were both amazing! The service was very quick and our server was pretty nice. The interior is very pretty and half of the restaurant is in bar style. Pretty cool. I will be coming back here. Only thing is the parking is valet only and if u dont want to pay/the valet is full, you have to park somewhere else in the neighborhood and walk read more

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We so enjoyed our first visit and couples dinner here! The ambiance is lively and modern. We were seated for our reservation right away. The menu is packed with great choices including lots of cocktails. We started with the grilled bread, jam and hummus with calamari-- both were excellent-- the calamari was fried perfectly and not very oily with a nice coacktail sauce. We enjoyed our entrees of chicken piccata, shrimp scampi, and salmon entree. All the food came out warm and our scampi pasta was steaming hot. It all looked as good as it tasted! We appreciated the managers/ owners stopping by to make sure everything was great too. The table service was spot on with water refills and plates cleared without asking. It's so great to have a solid Italian option so close by-- Squisito! read more

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This restaurant definitely is beautiful inside and out . Nice patio outside for those weather friendly days and nights . They need improvement on service and food . I always try something twice and I did. I feel the same way . Service needs to do better. Server got my order incorrect . Now could it have been me ? Absolutely but when he asked the couple sitting next to me to double check the order I knew we had a problem . Chicken was so salty I am not sure how someone hasn't mentioned this . Salmon appetizer salad was solid but other than that work needs to be done . I also ordered wine and after the first glass I ordered another and when he brought it he said its not cold and I'm thinking why are you serving it? It was warm . Not the experience I was hoping for . This place is a skip it read more

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My kids and I have been looking forward for Ovvio's opening. The lot has been empty for several years, after the dry cleaning business closed. My son and I made reservations for dinner, a week after they opened. We were not impressed with the food that we've tried on our initial visit, so I thought of giving it another try. I came back with both my kids after a couple of weeks for dinner. For both visits, I've tried: Hand Cut Truffle Fries, Calamari Fritti, Rigatoni Al Pesto Ross, Filet Spiedini, Pappardelle Short Rib Bolognese, Maine Lobster Ravioli, Bucatini Carbonara, and the Italian Wagyu Meatballs. The only dishes I (we) liked were the Calamari, Fries and the Meatballs. Everything else was bland. We tried adding salt, mixing sauce or sides from the other dishes, just to add flavor to our dishes.. it was disappointing. The service was friendly and efficient. I've noticed that on both visits, our servers would have to look at the menu and asked us to point at the dish that we were trying to order. It gave the impression that they were not fully familiar with the items on the menu. The cocktails are good, and the interior is neat. Parking is basically valet only, unless you find parking spots on the residential streets. If ever I visit again, I hope the food will be more flavorful and enjoyable. I am glad that there is a new restaurant that is conveniently located near my kids' place. I highly suggest making reservations online because the place gets really busy. read more

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I was really excited to try Ovvio Italian Taverna since it's new in Glenview and so close to home. Unfortunately, the experience was pretty underwhelming. We went during a late lunch / early dinner time. It wasn't busy, yet the service was still very slow, and everything took much longer than expected. Parking was also a bit frustrating. Even at that off-peak time, the lot is quite small and it took a while to find a spot. I can only imagine how difficult it might be during prime lunch or dinner hours. The roasted Brussels sprouts had good flavor, but they weren't crispy and ended up a bit soggy. I ordered the Mezze Lumache alla Vodka, which was the biggest disappointment. The sauce tasted like plain marinara rather than a creamy vodka sauce. The arugula and grape salad was fresh and good, just very basic. Nothing particularly memorable. The highlight of the meal was definitely Nonna's chocolate hazelnut cake. It was good and a very generous portion. My friends also tried the calamari, Marsala chicken, and Wagyu meatballs. The calamari was probably the best dish of the night. The meatballs, however, were not good and ended up being sent back. Overall, not a terrible experience, but not somewhere I'd personally go back to. Hoping things improve as they settle in. read more

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I like... the dark, elegant interior. Very downtown Chicago-esque environment. Kiddos liked that the kids' menu came with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate gelato, LOL. Serving size and value for pasta entrees was very good. Husband enjoyed his carbonara. The noodles in my short rib bolognese dish were fresh; meat sauce was a little salty. Cheese log appetizer was satisfying, hot, and crispy. We liked the option of the classic butter cake on the dessert menu, but it was very average and served with stringy caramel sauce. I wish... the parking lot was bigger and that valet isn't the default option. Just my personal preference. Also wish that the bread and ricotta appetizer wasn't served with burnt bread. It was supposed to be grilled, so that was off putting to start out the meal. I wonder... if service is usually hit or miss. Our waiter was hard to get a hold of. read more

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First time at Ovvio and the food was really good. The food, service, and vibe was a 10/10! We had the margarita pizza, calamari, zucci chips, pastas and build your own pizza. Every dish was delicious. The pizzas are a hit. I would definitely come back here again. They offer valet so that is really convenient. read more

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First time dining at this location. We went for a lunch on Saturday. Walking in, the restaurant was actually very nice. Our server was great in the beginning but wasn't around when we wanted to check out. Two of us had the spaghetti and meatballs and two others had the bolognese. The meals were good but not worth $30 each for lunch. They should offer a lunch special. Once people started to arrive, it gets really loud. I can't imagine what it is like in the evening when all tables are filled. Because our server didn't come around, we weren't invited to take a look at a dessert menu. That was disappointing. For us, we tried it and we aren't interested in returning. I might have given four stars if a dessert menu was available. read more

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I feel like Ovvio will get to five stars from me soon, but there were a few little things that bumped it down a notch. tldr: The food was great, several other things were weird. First, as we pulled in, we looked as we usually do for a handicapped spot. As we pulled in, we noticed the two two handicapped spots on the right were already taken, but a regular spot next to them was open and unmarked, so I pulled in. There were also spots that were marked with cones, so I figured those were for valet. No worries, our spot was right outside the door, easily close enough for me to "cane" in. As soon as I pulled in, a valet came up to my door and gestured at me. I explained that no, we didn't need valet since we would normally have taken a handicapped spot, but since those were full, we'd parked here, thanks. He seemed a bit bothered, and only very reluctantly walked away. This experience was awkward, really quite uncomfortable, and a bit confusing. Once inside, everything was smooth. Our reservation was found, and the request I'd included for half-booth seating was enthusiastically accommodated. Our table was in what I gathered was the main dining room, and it was very nice. Our food was wonderful -- We decided to try a couple small plates and a pizza to get a good cross-section of what they offer. We figured we'd try the pasta the next time. We chose the Sausage Arancini and the Vito Sliders. Both were excellent -- the sliders were bursting with flavor, and while the arancini was a bit bland unto itself, the pomodoro zipped it up amazingly. The sliders arrived with some large fries that kind of resembled mini, peeled potato skins. I decided that was too much since we still had pizza coming, so I took those home and had them the next day topped with olive tapenade -- delish! We also each ordered a cocktail. My husband had the Glentucky, and I had the Antipasto Martini. My drink was described as coming with a "cured olive, and deli skewer." Since another martini was described as coming with blue cheese stuffed olives, I asked our server if I could substitute a blue cheese olive for the cured one. She ran to check (telling us she was brand new so didn't want to tell us incorrectly without checking -- perfectly fine with us!), came back, and said sure. When my cocktail arrived, it had two blue cheese stuff olives, but was missing the "deli skewer." I didn't notice this until she'd walked away, so I waited a minute until she came back by and asked her about it. She explained that she'd decided that rather than substituting one olive for the other, as I'd asked, that she'd just substitute the whole garnish for the olives. (??) I was disappointed, and mentioned I'd also love to have the skewer, even if there'd be an upcharge. She said this wasn't necessary, disappeared, and came back with the "deli skewer" on a plate. See the photos -- it still had the cured olive on it, which was fine, but the "deli" part was a tiny square of cheese and piece of sausage on a toothpick, each about the size of my index fingernail. I guess I was expecting something a bit (lot) more substantial since it was specifically mentioned in the menu? We'd asked that the small plates be brought out first, and that the pizza not arrive until after we'd finished those. This was handled very well! At some point a manager stopped by (I think it was before the "deli skewer" arrived, because I didn't mention that to her, as I think I would have if I'd already seen it. I did mention the parking lot discomfort, to which she replied, "I'll check, but they were probably just doing their jobs," and "The valet parking is free," as if this excused everything. Free, sure, but there was no need, and I always tip valets, so "free" isn't really free. She just seemed a bit dismissive, which kind of surprised me. A simple, "Oh, I'm sorry, I'll mention it to them so we can avoid that in the future," would have been great. Our pizza arrived on schedule, and was delicious. I love white pizzas, and was thrilled to see they had several on their menu. We selected the Meat+Cheese one. It was just as advertised, New York style (thin, bendy crust), and was the closest to authentic Italian pizza I've had in the States. Definitely five stars here. My husband was kind of lukewarm to it, but he's more of a deep dish or cracker thin kinda guy. I'm the foodie in the family, and he's more the "I would have just had the spaghetti" kind of guy. (These were his words to me when I suggested what we could order.) We each had another cocktail and skipped dessert. (Too full -- next time!) I also had to wait when the same manager was using the handicapped stall in the women's restroom, which surprised me. There were only two stalls, and she dismissed me sharply with "the other one was occupied," even though there wasn't anyone else in sight. Something to ponder. Overall we liked it and will be back, and we're hoping those little bumps have been smoothed out by then! read more

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I went with my wife and kids 2 weeks ago for lunch. I really enjoyed their food and the service was great. I had the seafood pasta and it was very good. I'd go back. The only negative thing I can say was the parking. It's a small parking lot and I didn't see a valet sign so I asked If I can park and they said it's valet only. So I parked on the street. After eating the waiter tells me that the valet is complimentary. I didn't see a sign but I did speak to the valet guy and he didn't mention anything about complimentary parking and he was rude about it. read more

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We had dinner at Ovvio and thought the food, atmosphere and service were excellent. Highly recommend!

I never cease to be impressed by this place. Lucy is an amazing presence at the front desk. She handles the reservations and organizes the diners to their tables, her colleagues, with grace. Another great member of the Ovvio team! read more

Second visit, this time eating at the bar. Delighted to be able to walk in on a Monday night at 6 (n.b. reservation system said they were pretty booked...the room didn't seem that way, but it did fill up later). Phenomenal bar service from the same gentleman who attended to our table (high top in the bar) on our last visit, another bar tender, and a super-attentive and kind bar back. Bravo. We wanted to start with a salad and thought they were expensive...turns out it's because they are BIG. TOTALLY big enough for two...so we split their house salad (actually, they offered to have the kitchen do so...which they did) and the portions were still plenty big...so thumbs up for that as a starter. One lobster ravioli (delicious, right-size) and I splurged with the short rib poutine as my entree (which was huge and I took some of it home). Good martini (blue cheese olives of course -- and it IS hard to screw up a martini but still...) and nice selection of US and Italian wines by the glass. Food wasn't quite as hot as we'd like -- Monday staffing perhaps -- but not enough to send back or anything. Moreover and more importantly, it was fully delicious and reaffirms my earlier positive review of this new entry into the increasingly crowded Glenview dining scene. Two other notes: 1. Complimentary valet, which is fabulous and, given the size of their parking lot, necessary. Quick response from the team. 2. This place is LOUD. Lots of square angles and wood and glass, so it resonates big time. Adds to the sense of buzz for some -- but did make conversation a little challenging (as others have apparently pointed out). If I ran the zoo I'd look at whether there are ways to dampen sound a little. read more

The pizza---- the margarita pizza very good and also recommending getting the salad to go with it. Excellent service is very good and the margarita Pizza you will enjoy it stop by. They have a nice high top bars nice place good food. read more

My husband and I went to celebrate exactly one month married - we have had a busy month and wanted to celebrate with a nice time together. The staff was excellent! All staff members - host, waitress, bussers, valet - were so kind to us! The ambiance is nice and stylish while still be casual enough to bring the family. We started with the bread and house salad - both delicious!!! I ordered the roasted chicken with broccolini, and my husband the spicy vodka pasta. Both of our meals were so tasty - chicken was especially delicious. For dessert we had a butter cake and that was the only thing we would change next visit - cake was a little dry and plain, caramel sauce almost had a burnt/bitter taste, but the gelato on top was great! We will definitely be back! read more

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Dreadful Seated at 3:40 for our 3:45 reservation left at 4:00 as no on ever came to offer us a drink or take our order after 20 minutes. Tables close together loud with a congested valet area. I can't imagine how much worse the service could be during dinner rush. Very disappointed, really was looking forward to checking out this restaurant'. read more

It was our second timing dining at Ovvio and the experience just keeps getting better. The hospitality is unmatched, from Ryker at the front door to our server, Leo. We enjoyed a drink and the artichoke at the bar where the staff was warm and welcoming. Ryker and the team sat us right at our reservation time and our dinner was paced perfectly. We were on a date night and it was so nice to enjoy amazing food and not feel rushed. We are slowly working our way towards eating the entire menu so we will definitely be back soon! read more

This was our second time at Ovvio. We've gone early because it's just the two of us and they're all sold out most weekends. But we came in on a Friday night around five and snagged the last two seats at the bar. We had the Vitto Sliders served on the house garlic knots. The filet was seasoned perfectly, super tender, delicious starter with our cocktails. We also shared the Arugula and Grape salad (the kitchen split it into two for us, a very generous portion of salad). This might be my new favorite salad, I'm going to try to replicate it at home! We also ordered the mushroom truffle pasta. You can really tell this is homemade pasta. Delicious. We took most of it home. I saw people getting the pizza, we have not tasted that yet, but it looked fantastic. The service is friendly and attentive. Love our bartender, Trevor! This is going to become one of our local favorites for sure. It's wonderful to see a new restaurant being embraced by the community and neighborhood. Deservedly so. read more

Wow! This is a truly must-see spot with beautiful decor, attentive staff, and delicious food.

Delicious new addition to the Glenview dining scene. Was very lively (which did mean a bit hard to hear each other) on a Sat night. Two of our party have special dietary needs (gluten allergy) and they offer gf pasta and also modified the roast chicken to be gluten free for us. Both were delicious. The pappardelle with bolognese was outstanding. Great experience here and we will be back! read more

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Exactly what Glenview needed! Great food, friendly service, and a beautiful space. My husband and I came on a Saturday night and everything was spot on. Our waitress, Ava, was attentive and wonderful. The portions were generous and full of flavor-he had a pasta dish and I ordered the pizza, both were delicious. Family-owned, Greek owners (which says it all!). Can't wait to come back. read more

Ovvio is a welcome addition to an increasingly vibrant downtown Glenview from the owners of Joe Donut/ North Branch. They opened yesterday and have no social or advertising as of yet. I happened to drive by and call to find out that they had opened! It is very pretty inside and waiting staff is warm and well trained. I went with another mom and 4 rowdy kids, which didn't seem to phase anyone! Wins: vodka pasta, tequila cocktail, kids menu steak and potatoes (really good and $12). Valet parking. There will be BRUNCH starting this weekend! I'm excited about it and definitely RECOMMEND! read more

Excellent menu, best Old Fashioned I've had in a long time. Super cozy and clean spot. Highly recommended! PS -- one suggestion: add some candles to the tables read more

I've now been to Ovvio Italian Taverna three times--most recently two nights in a row--and I can confidently say this is one of the best dining experiences we have in the North Shore. My first visit was a busy Saturday night, and from the moment we arrived, the service set the tone. Ryker at the front was phenomenal. I had made a mistake with my reservation, and without hesitation, he calmly and kindly helped accommodate our needs. Despite the packed restaurant and the crowd waiting behind us, he made us feel completely un-rushed and genuinely cared for. The entire host staff was equally warm and professional. By coincidence, we had the same server both nights--Dusan--and he was truly exceptional. On the second night, he remembered my name, even though I was dining with a different group. We were seated at a high-top due to availability, and once a low-top opened up, Dusan proactively offered to move us so we'd be more comfortable. He was attentive without hovering, incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, and offered thoughtful suggestions. Beyond that, he was just a genuinely kind, personable human--which goes a long way. And then there's the food--outstanding. Every dish our table ordered was met with rave reviews. The pappardelle short rib bolognese and the meat and cheese white pizza were absolutely incredible, and the overall quality of the food is top-notch. The three times we've been there everyone we've been with raves about what they've gotten. I can't wait to try everything. The ambiance is the final piece that brings it all together. It truly feels like a buzzy new hotspot you'd expect to find in the city--except you're right here in the suburbs. The energy, the design, and the overall vibe make it a place you want to linger and come back to. We also had the pleasure of meeting Suszy, one of the managers, who stopped by our table to check in. She was warm, engaging, and sincerely appreciative that I had chosen to dine there two nights in a row. That level of personal connection is rare and really speaks to the culture they're creating. I've already booked two more reservations to bring additional friends, and I genuinely look forward to coming back. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood. Love the location. Love the food. Immediately one of the best restaurants in Glenview. and definitely the best Italian. Parking is tough is the only complaint. read more

High expectations after waiting a while to get a reservation here. Make sure to make reservations! However, after having dined here twice now, the excitement has started to wain. Let's start with the parking and the valet. Parking lot is small and the valet service was frustrating to deal with. Cars pull in from 2 entrances and it can get confusing as drivers don't know where to go. When you pull in by the front door most nights there are several attendants standing around but only 1 of them will open the door for the driver, the passenger is ignored while the other attendants ( usually young kids) stand around and stare at their phones. Upon entering the restaurant the service and staff are very friendly. The interior is nicely decorated but if you arrive during their peak times, it is extremely loud and difficult to converse with the person across from you. The food arrives quickly, but is disappointing. I ordered the roasted chicken and it came with dipper fries. The fries were just potato wedges that were soggy from the amount of oil in the plate, and the chicken lacked flavor. read more

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The valet service is a nice touch, but the noise levels were borderline painful. Not loud because of pumpkin music, but rather a horrible acoustic design for the restaurant. All the food we had was very good, but they really kind of get you with the portions. If you order an entrée that is not a special, that is all you get if you want a vegetable or side with it that is extra. Only the specials come as a complete plate. This drives a price up from reasonable to borderline not really worth the cost. If you have a chicken piccata, is it really that much of a hardship to the owner to include a side of pasta or a vegetable? I don't think so, but this just seems like a money grab. What could've been a 4 to 5 star experience ends up a three star experience because of this and the noise. read more

Service was great!! Food was o.k. Nothing to rave about except for the rigatoni with pistachio cream croutons But pasta was too big - a thin pasta would be better read more

Everything was fine, but not special. I had the pistachio pesto pasta with wagyu meatballs. Wife had the gluten free penne shrimp scampi. Shared the chopped salad. Everything was good, service, ambience etc. but the food did not pop. Wish they had GF pizza option. read more

Food is amazing. Definitely get the pizza artichokes are so good. Salad is also fresh and great.

Food was fair. Service was even worse because our server was falling all over a table of 6 young ladies at the table next to us!

we are always prepared to be underwhelmed by new restaurants but Ovvio overwhelmed! we had a reservation and were told we had to wait as it was a booth but the princesses in it were done but drinking. Lalo the manager apologized and said he would take care of us..long story short, he got us great private table, Ava our waitress was amazing and the food excellent! on top of that it was my wife's birthday so Lali ordered free drinks, appetizer and a discount for us, not needed but appreciated. 5 stars and kudos to Lalo and Ava! read more

The service was impeccable! The staff super friendly and there for whatever you need. All of the food ordered was super fresh and very delicious. Grilled calamari was cooked perfectly and had an amazing flavor with the roasted veggies alongside it. The pasta noodles you can tell are hand made based on texture and how delicate they were. (Highly recommend) and the pizza was bursting with flavor and very authentic. If you are looking for an Italian restaurant with high quality food with high quality service, I highly recommend checking this place out. read more