Went for dinner with a friend at 8pm on a Tuesday, just after attending a movie at Hoyts (Bad Moms--meh).
What struck me immediately about this place is the ambiance--beautiful lighting, intimate tables and not too loud. They've also got a respectable wine list, with roughly five options for every kind of drink your heart (or brain, or stomach) might desire. I would absolutely come here on a date, at least on a Tuesday. It looked like they have a DJ table in the back, so while you could probably throw quite a cozy party here, the volume could get out of control on a Friday.
However, the menu, which I would expect to be equally impressive, didn't blow me away. It's all very typical for an imitation Italian kind of place, and very typical pricing. My friend and I split a buffalo pizza, threw in a cider and a glass of wine and spent about $35.
The pizza was tasty, but not a stand out. We had one slice left at the end of the night and neither of us took it home. At Mad Pizza nearby, the ambiance is generally not great (nor is the service), but I will fight you for every last slice of the quattro formaggio.
Given that the mood here is so delightful, I was prepared for a knockout meal and was a little bummed that the restaurant didn't deliver. However, I would be keen to go back and give them another try, and would absolutely encourage you to check it out for yourself--especially if you're bringing a date. read more