Roman Wolves completely exceeded my expectations. Every part of the meal was outstanding from start to finish. We started with the Mozzarella in Carrozza and the Pane di Casa, and both were phenomenal. The Mozzarella in Carrozza was crispy, cheesy, and absolutely addictive--comfort food done to perfection. The Pane di Casa was just as memorable and disappeared from the table embarrassingly fast. The highlight of the night was the Parmesan Wheel Special. Ours featured shrimp, broccoli, and a pink sauce, and it was absolutely incredible. Watching it be prepared tableside was an experience on its own, but the flavor was what truly impressed me. It was rich, perfectly balanced, and easily one of the most memorable pasta dishes I've had. We finished with the tiramisu, which was the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Light, flavorful, and beautifully executed. A huge thank you to our waiter, Jason, who made the experience even better. He was funny, kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot on! Great service can elevate a meal, and Jason absolutely did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Between the exceptional food, warm atmosphere, and outstanding service, Roman Wolves delivered a dining experience that was truly special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Little Italy has no shortage of great restaurants, but Roman Wolves stands out for all the right reasons. This is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. I can't wait to come back! read more

Roman Wolves - Tiramisú - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The server Vincenzo!!!!!! Is the best there is supper friendly and wants to get to know your whole group. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The setting is dim lighting giving a Roman Empire feel. With marble tables comfy seats and vibrant conversations All around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The FOOD was wow filling flavorful and fantastic. I ordered the sea bass and Puccino Alfredo with shrimp. A great balance with flavor. Would recommend for a big group super fun environment. read more

Roman Wolves - Seabass and fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place was amazing! Vincenzo was a very friendly, and helpful server who made sure we were well taken care of the entire night. Got the filet, and the cheese wheel chefs special pasta, and it was genuinely a 10/10 meal. Thank you Vincenzo for the incredible service, and would come again and recommend to everyone read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Roman Wolves was one of the highlights of our trip! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere, food, and drinks were fantastic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our server, Jason. He provided outstanding service, made us feel incredibly welcome, and even took the time to recommend local places to explore during our honeymoon. His kindness, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made us feel like more than just guests. Thank you, Jason, for making our honeymoon even more special. We highly recommend Roman Wolves and hope to see you again on our next visit! read more

Roman Wolves - Wheel cheese pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is clearly grabbing out of tow. Tourists who are reviewing it! Not good! Bland pasta, over proved and $19 For bread! Then they added extra food to our bill and an extra 4.9% that the waiter said was not for the staff but the restaurant! Lame!!! Check your bill and if you want authentic good Italian skip this place! read more

wonderful experience here!!!! jason was absolutely wonderful and made the experience that much better :) great attitude, great service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]great ambiance of the restaurant as a whole.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food was amazing. GET THE TIRAMISU!!!! read more

My wife and I originally had reservations elsewhere for our anniversary dinner, but seeing the reviews here, the menu, and photos, we made a very last minute decision to switch it up and come here instead and it was the BEST DECISION EVER. Everything about this place just could not have been more perfect. ** SERVICE / STAFF - 5 STARS - AMAZING! ** I'll start with the staff because great people deserve credit. We were very early to our reservations, but luckily there were available seats at the bar so we were seated there until our table was ready. The hosts were super welcoming and friendly. The bartender Dillon was super nice and made my wife a very good looking, carefully crafted cocktail. Our server Jason was honestly one of the best we've ever had anywhere. Like, elite lol. He was extremely friendly, attentive, funny, and very helpful with us trying to decide what to eat because everything on the menu sounded delicious. ** FOOD - 5 STARS - AMAZING! ** Fritto Misto - Very good, crispy, flavorful, large portion, and with great dipping sauces. Would definitely order this again. It comes with shrimp and calamari, however, I think I would have preferred to just have the calamari. Trio Bruschetta - LOVED THIS. One of the best appetizers ever. It came with 3 different toppings - (1) Tomatoes, parmigiano, garlic. (2) Ricotta, prosciutto, walnuts and honey. (3) Roasted artichoke and pesto. All three of them were insanely good. My favorite one was the ricotta and prosciutto! Lasagna - I was deciding between the lasagna or the crab ravioli and our server recommended I go with the lasagna and I'm so glad he did! Honestly, this was one of the best lasagna's I've had. As our server said, it was "MEATY". The Oxtail Ragu was amazing. Never have I had an Oxtail Ragu lasagna before, but it was epic. I highly recommend this to all lasagna lovers. Carbonara - My wife ordered this. She said it was good. I prefer a red sauce pasta, so I can't say much here, but it was a big portion for her and she enjoyed it. Desserts were very good. We had this cream puff type of thing. Honestly can't remember the name of it. It was almost like a whipped cream sandwich? Very fluffy and light. Simply delicious. The cannoli was amazing as well. ** AMBIENCE ** - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibrant and energetic scene. Clearly everyone there was having a great time. It was exactly what we were looking for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] NOTE - There is a 5% surcharge added to the bill for whatever reason. As annoying as this is, we did feel like the dining experience was pretty amazing and made up for it lol. I personally think that restaurants should just make their pricing inclusive of whatever other costs they need to cover and just do without these surcharges. read more

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I was finally able to visit Roman wolves with a friend a couple weekends ago and boy was I impressed! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a beautiful spot with many intimate and inviting spaces to dine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I arrived to find an incredible happy hour which is offered 4-6 pm Sunday -Thursday. There were many dishes to try and I wish we had a larger group so we could've tried them all. We chose the Roman margarita pinsa and the stuffed zucchini blossoms. Both were outstanding and more than enough for two people to share. Now on to the drinks... I ordered the Romantini (their espresso martini) and my friend ordered a Lucius spritz. Both were crafted with extreme care, tasted delicious, and were served with creative messages attached. The service was attentive, and we felt very welcomed and taken care of. Overall, we had a great weekend happy hour, and I am anxious to return. Thank you so much! read more

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I love the decor here! I've been here twice now- once for happy hour and for an event so far. For happy hour, we shared the calamari and pinsa caprese, and also got a few drinks. I also had to get their cheese wheel pasta! The pinsa was really fresh and delicious. For our entree, we opted for the Filetto di Manzo, which is a grilled filet mignon. It was beautifully presented and beef was tender. The pasta was also flavorful. For dessert, I wanted to try the maritozzi, which was creamy and delicious. read more

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This place has the best food! I had great service. Ashley was the best server. I will definitely be coming back read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

RETURN visit to try out the Happy Hour ....greeted and seated by FABRIZIO ...love that he explained each menu item..and we ordered almost half of them... authentic flavors and hearty portions....! read more

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Stopped by in Little Italy while waiting for our friends to land at the airport and popped in for a quick happy hour. We tried the martinis, specialty cocktails, and a charcuterie board. The martinis were delicious, and the charcuterie board was abundant with a great selection--definitely one of the best I've had in Little Italy. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made our visit even better. The ambiance is modern, romantic, and elevated, making it a lovely spot to unwind. We can't wait to return with friends and family! read more

Roman Wolves - Specialty Cocktails Martini and Porodivo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

This place does not have handicapped parking near entrance as stated. The handicapped parking is a block away. If you or someone in your party is handicapped I'd definitely go somewhere else. This restaurant needs to take down their handicapped parking designation it is not compliant with state law. read more

Ashley was the best server ever! She recommended the shrimp pasta and it was a crowd fav!! 10/10 recommend - gold stars all around read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Che buono! We popped in one night for an impromptu dinner and were seated immediately. I got the Pappardelle Ragu di Roma while my friend went with the Spaghetti Carbonara. Everything was absolutely delish! The Pappardelle Ragu di Roma featured wide ribbon pasta, ground beef, and Italian sausage ragu. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for! While I'm usually a red sauce gal, the Spaghetti Carbonara might have converted me. It was honestly some of the best Carbonara I've ever had. It was rich and creamy, yet not overly so. Oh! They also give you complimentary potato chips topped with parmesan and a white cream sauce. I've personally never seen this before! Being a savory snack fanatic, I absolutely loved these! read more

Roman Wolves - Pappardelle Ragu di Roma - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We checked out Roman Wolves for Restaurant Week, they had a great menu with a good variety of options that we enjoyed. To start we got the Fritto Misto and Mozzarella in Carrozza. The highlight between those for me was the Mozzarella in Carrozza, it was a fun and taster twist on mozzarella sticks, I highly recommend. The Fritto Misto wasn't my favorite, so I personally would pass the next time we go, but it also may be a personal flavor preference. For our mains we had the Grilled Octopus and Spaghetti Carbonara. Again, the octopus wasn't my favorite based on the texture (I'm a big grilled octopus fan) but the flavors they went with were great and a nice twist. The start of the show was the Spaghetti Carbonara, it's the best I've had in the States and I highly recommend. The guanciale was thin and crispy, and the sauce was perfection. Finishing up we each had a slice of their Tiramisu and wow, it was delicious! Definitely a must if you saved room for dessert. read more

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We chose this place for my celebration of ArtWalk weekend. It was Sunday night and it's pretty busy here. We love the atmosphere, and the service is really impressive, our waiter Kyle is very friendly, patient and sweet, we liked him a lot. We ordered some drinks, wine and cocktail. We had fried calamari as appetizer, a Caesar salad and a carbonara pasta. I have to say, the carbonara pasta probably the best I've ever had. The calamari and Caesar salad are nice as well, I'll recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a date night or some type of celebrations. read more

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WOW! The food and service just blew me away. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. The food was so delicious I'm already thinking about the next time I come back. Big shout out to our serve Ashley for being so attentive and kind. Honestly I would come back just for her! read more

So we made a reservation for inside but it ended up being a so nice we asked to sit outside. The hostess sat us in a breezeway at the world's smallest table. We asked to move to a 4 top in a 85% empty restaurant and she really was unnerved by it. She eventually allowed us to move. They brought lovely chips with toppings to start. Crispy and not too salty. We started with drinks. My friend got the Remus. It was bright and refreshing. 10/10. I got the Romantini. It was perfection. They both came with little inspiring messages. Next we ordered the lamb lollipops. They were served with a arugula salad. The temperature was a little more than I normally eat lamb, but still juicy and delicious. We ordered the carbonara. Delicious and eggy, exactly how a carbonara should be. For the main we ordered the barazino. It's a dramatic plating and served with a large amount of bright veggies. We did find 2 stray pin bones so be careful. We ended with the tiramisu. It was not the best. Dry and the cream was very heavy. They had put a lot of cocoa powder on the top that made it feel even drier. Service was really good. Attentive but not overwhelming. The table settings were beautiful in their simplicity. They do have very poorly cared for plants bordering the patio which attracted lots of bugs. read more

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We had an amazing experience at Roman Wolves. We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara and the cheese wheel pasta, and both dishes were absolutely delicious, rich, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. For dessert, we tried the bombolini, which were outstanding and the perfect way to end the meal. Everything from start to finish was spot on. Our server, Jason, was amazing! He did a great job explaining the different dishes and recommending some of the best options on the menu, which really enhanced the experience. The decor inside the restaurant is also beautiful--stylish, warm, and very inviting. Highly recommend Roman Wolves if you're looking for excellent Italian food and great service in San Diego. read more

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For pasta, Roman Wolves was a beautiful dinner party experience and very welcoming for our visiting friends. The hostess seated us in a nice, intimate booth of clamshell sofas and were patient when we took some time deciding (our group had staggered arrivals), and introduced the cheese wheel pasta and seafood special. The cheese wheel pasta is a good amount of food for sharing and during preparation here they bring the wheel to table side and you watch the Parmesan get torched and your pasta tossed. Seafood special was likewise just as hearty, the seafood not overcooked, and very tomato-rich. I enjoyed the Artichoke Ravioli- delicious, generously plated in pasta sauce. The pesto flavor they have is similar between the ravioli cream and the cheese wheel special. The texture of the shell is just right. Overall my friends and I are very happy we chose Roman Wolves and look forward to having more Italian in our rotation. Thank you to the staff for seamless service. read more

Roman Wolves - Artichoke Ravioli w pesto cream - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The ambience was super relaxing and our server, Jason, took great care of every request we had. The food came out at perfect times and the quality and taste exceeded our expectation! read more

Service - had a reservation for 9 on a Saturday night and was seated right away. Kyle, our server, was great and super helpful and attentive throughout. Apps - ordered the calamari, oxtail meatballs and mozzarella in carrozza. Calamari was best I've had in a while, perfectly cooked with tasty and slightly smoky aioli. We wanted to get the zucchini blossoms but seemed pricey for the amount we'd get but we'll try it the next time. Drinks - every cocktail was great! Pornodivo had a prosecco shot on the side you could drink separate or mix in. Limoncello spritz, spicy marg, and espresso martini all good reviews at the table. Food - I ordered the seafood pasta special and loved how much it came with. Everything was fresh and for a large party the food came out fast too. Space - cute decor, dim lights for vibes. bar space, tables for small and big groups with one larger booth for probably 10ish at the end of the restaurant as well. read more

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Food was so good. The cheese wheel pasta was amazing, it was a truffle chicken pasta. The service was also really good and our server Ashlyn was great. read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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First time diner to Roman Wolves. I frequent others which are considered the top Italian Restaurants in SD. But, Ive heard the hype and figured it was time to give it a try. Greeted and quickly seated inside by a friendly staff member. First thing I noticed was its was very loud inside. The acoustics are not good. Voices travel and seem to amplify. We had a hard time hearing staff asking about water preference. The restaurant is small/quant with nice decor. We were quickly greeted by our server Ashlin. I noticed she bent down when speaking with us so we could hear each other. Ashlin was amazing all night and service was outstanding by all, but Ashlin was genuinely friendly and gave us drink advice which was spot on. We ordered a Remus (spicy) and it was a great drink. For appetizer we had Fiori Di Zucca - Stuffed Squash Blossoms which were nothing extraordinary but good. I dont recommend this at a price point of $21 for THREE small stuffed blossoms. The two entrees were Ravioli di Granchio (crab stuffed) and Salmone Al Mango. Both of these dishes were tasty but the Ravioli were thin w very little crab stuffing. And at the price point $32 for six ravioli is high. The Salmone was very well cooked and the Risotto was perfectly cooked and delicious. I would order this again. Be aware they add a 4.90% IFL charge to the total bill. I am not a fan of hidden costs and feel it should be added to the prices of the menu items. I understand its for the employees, just add it to the menu prices. If you want a quiet romantic Italian spot, I suggest you go elsewhere due to the noise level. You literally have to raise your voice to be heard across the table. But if want a place with great service with an electric atmosphere give Roman Wolves a shot. read more

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My husband enjoyed a lovely dinner at Roman Wolves last night! The service was stellar, super friendly and attentive. The spritz was incredible and refreshing. The burrata was delicious! The flatbread was great. The burrata was really good (not amazing). It felt like every table was celebrating a birthday (including me!) and the whole place would chime in and sing happy birthday. They gave me a birthday cannoli that was delicious! Would definitely recommend this place. There were babies, young couples, families, everyone welcome! read more

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Tried this place and loved it! Pretty sure they are fairly new in the area. Food is delicious, service is great and the vibe inside is chill and elegant. I fell in love with the Margarita pizza because its sooo good!! Lol They have a nice cocktail menu as well! Definitely a must try! JB approved! read more

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Vincenzo was so amazing, We ordered his reccomendations and it was one of the best food I've seriously ever had as well as the desert for my girlfriend's birthday he made it super special . Give this man all the hours he needs he is an absolute delight we would love to have him as our server again. read more

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An incredible birthday dinner where I felt I was truly dining with the Romans, Roman Wolves deserves its hype! From the food, to the ambiance, to the service, everything was impeccable. They brought me a mini champagne flute for my birthday immediately once we were sat which was such a little treat. The cocktails were delicious if you like a sweet drink. The bread was herby and fresh with some fun and delicious dips to accompany it. The pasta were truly the star of the show though. Pillowy soft gnocchi with creamy vodka sauce had me loving every bite, and the incredibly rich and fresh parpadelle ragu had layers of flavor that were incredible. Just as we couldn't take another bite, they finished us off with a tiramisu on the house for my birthday which was light, flavorful, and a great way to end the night. Thank you Roman Wolves for a wonderful birthday dinner! read more

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So our Uber driver misunderstood which Italian restaurant we wanted and dropped us off at Roman Wolves so we decided to stay. Happiest of accidents. Our server Jason (with the ascot, lol), was seriously amazing. His recommendations were spot on for each of us and he was enormously entertaining. Everyone besides me opted for the chef's cheese wheel which turned out to be our party's favorite. I opted for the gnocchi with the pink vodka sauce and a mocktail Jason recommended which were fabulous as well. Appetizers were the truffle fries (amazing) with an order of calamari (equally good). Lastly we got a piece of the tiramisu, which was perfectly made and a nice end cap to the meal. Again, this place didn't even show up on Yelp when looking for Italian type food so I'm glad we were dropped off on accident. Also, props to Jason again. 5 start service. read more

Roman Wolves - Mocktail recommended by our server Jason. Can't remember the name. - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had dinner here last night. Food and service were excellent. The server was on point and gave some great recommendations. From the appetizers to the pasta entrees, food was cooked well and the flavors were great. Will be back and highly recommend! read more

Cheese wheel pasta tonight ROCKED MY WORLD, and I don't say that lightly!! Flavor changes nightly so call ahead and see if this one's available. SERVICE, completely on point! Thanks to Fabrizio, Eden, and Jason, couldn't have felt more welcomed. Pinsa was a surprise. Seeing it more and more now in America, but still difficult to find. It's so much better than pizza -you won't feel weighed down after eating. Was one of my favorites in Italy, and now it's here, in Little Italy...LOVE THIS NEIGHBORHOOD! Fiori di Zucca (squash blossoms) were stuffed with cheese, just like everywhere else around here, but these were on a pepper sauce that separates them from all the others. Yum! Polpette (ox meatballs) are great for meat lovers and anyone on Keto. Not as tender as beef meatballs at nearby restaurants, and didn't taste like ox, but at least it wasn't gamey. It's the one item I probably won't order again, but only because I'll want more room for pasta. Calamari was good but nothing to write home about. If you like calamari, order it. But it's really the cheese wheel pasta and pinsa that make this restaurant a destination. As for the ambiance, it's cozy, clean, and with quality decor -truly appreciate the heavy chairs that aren't easily tipped over. It's dimly lit at night, which makes it romantic, but the noise level makes it difficult to hear one another. Come on dates when you're not interested in conversing (wink wink), LOL. read more

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Not at all sure what the hype is about this place. We were a party of four on a Saturday night. We sat outside. There were plenty of tables and heaters to keep us cozy. Our server Kyle was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately the food was just ok. We ordered the arugula salad and the artichoke appetizer to start. Both dishes were perfectly fine but definitely nothing to rave about. For our mains2 of us shared the cheese wheel, then we added the chicken and the mussels special. Again everything was five but nothing at all worth raving about. There are plenty of excellent italian restaurants in San Diego- think Piattis and buonapetito for two. This place is just not at that level. read more

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What a terrific meal in Little Italy. The restaurant was charming, the service was stellar and the food delicious. Shared the Caesar salad, had the Gnocchi special and the shrimp and pasta which were perfectly cooked. Highly recommend read more

Roman Wolves - Entrees - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

I was blown away by the starter ciao e pepe chips, honestly I asked for 3 more. The perfect crunch and something different since most Italian places offer bread. Not mad about it. Must have. They have this perfect shareable plate, calamari, artichoke, bruschetta and some cheese balls. I mean honestly this alone was already so delicious and helped us get by until our food came out. I had the cheese wheel of the day, I mean super cool experience to see that being made in front of you. Had broccoli with a perfect crunch to it. Not too soft and very flavorful. Ravioli, stuffed with crab in a pink sauce with those Roma tomatoes. Very delicious. This place is kid friendly and my son wanted pizza our server went above and beyond to provide us with a delicious cheese only pasta. Lastly, the spaghetti carbonara, lots of flavor great portion. Aside from heavy on the salt in the plates. I will say, our drinks, the interior design and our server was absolutely amazing. Can't ever go wrong with an espresso martini (ROMANTINI) , house cab or Lucius Spritz. Our server was experienced and had the best recommendations from the menu, constantly coming to our table to see if we needed anything. I forgot his name, but please give him credit. We basically called him Jeremiah, from The summer I turned pretty haha. Will definitely be back for the chips, the drinks and the great customer service. read more

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Vincenzo was the most amazing and talented waiter i've ever experienced. Not only is the food amazing but so is the service! If you ever come you will not regret requesting him as your waiter! We love you Vincenzo!! read more

My friends and I came for a fun girls night and we had an amazing time!! From the ambiance, food, and service it was all a 10/10! Ashley was our service and she was always attentive and made sure our drinks were never empty! be sure to try the Lucoius Spritz! read more

Roman Wolves was fantastic! The food was delicious, especially the pasta that was custom-made for our daughter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was warm and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A special shoutout to Kyle, our server, who made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, and he made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. His recommendations were great, and his service really stood out. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came here for dinner with a bachelorette party. We had a late reservation but the restaurant was still packed! Shoutout Vincenzo, our server, he was amazing, he walked us thru the menu and his suggestions and even offered us some shots for the bride! We got the pane di casa and mozzarella in carrozza to split, and I had the pappardelle ragu, everything came out quick and was delicious. read more

Excellent service - very attentive. Our server, Ashlyn, was full of positive energy and made the meal start off with great vibes. When she had to go for the evening, Toto took over and he was just as good. The ambiance was ok from what we were able to see as where we were seated was extremely dark. All persons had to use their phone flashlights to even see the menu items. We ordered multiple dishes and were very pleased with each - Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, Margherita Pizza, Fritto Misto, the cheese wheel pappardelle, Lamb Lollipops, and multiple drinks. It was plenty of food but all were good. Great meal and very pleased with the service. Sorry for the poor pictures but as you can see, the lighting was poor. Anyhow, it was pleasant meal in Little Italy! read more

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