Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano
704 S Whitney Way, Madison, WI, 53711
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Address :
704 S Whitney Way
Madison, WI, 53711 - Phone (608) 661-9254
- Website https://www.nonnosristoranteitaliano.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
- Mon : 11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dessert
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Kyara M.
Came here during the first day of Restaurant Week, 2015. I agree with the comment below regarding Nonno's has an identity crisis. Negatives: ~There is nothing italian about the restaurant at all. No even an "Italian" smell. They really need to serious make over. ~The tables seemed very old and the chairs (booths) were uncomfy. ~Part of the ceiling were covered with this weird title plastic. I can't really explain it. ~Tables were far too close to each other. It is a major peeve of mines. I don't want to hear other tables conversations. I like privacy and I am sure other diners do as well. ~ I am reluctant to say this because it could have just been one (two) bad drink(s) but I hard by far the WORST Sangria ever here. Didn't bother to complain about it. I just left it untouched mostly as well as my boyfriend. Really hope the bartender can do better than what he/she served us. Positives ~ Friendly staff ~Large portion sizes ~ You're served bread, oil and balsamic vinegar complimentary of Nonno's. Bread was great ~ Food times were ridiculous fast! We were there less than an hour total. Granted, there weren't a lot of diner there but still, it was quite impressive ~ Fantastic menu. Lots to choose from but not to the point where you're overwhelmed by the menu. ~Unlike many other Italian restaurants, our meals were not overloaded with garlic or cheese. ~ Pocket friendly $$$$$ Overall, I really enjoyed the food. The biggest complaint I have was Nonno's decor. They REALLY need some help. Other than that, I was pretty happy. I will return in the future.
(3)Sasha A.
If you are looking for Italian on the west side of Madison and don't want to go to a chain, this is your place. The atmosphere is odd due to the decore, but the food and service more than make up for it. The Risotto a Terra was flavorful and well balanced. My partner had Farfalle with Sausage and enjoyed it as well. There is a very large menu and we are excited to go back and try the rest.
(4)Margaret M.
I went here for my 26th birthday and had a great experience. When we pulled up to the restaurant, I noticed the location was familiar. Ironically enough this place was previously a Mexican restaurant, where I didn't have a very good experience. Needless to say the past is in the past. :) The ambience is very peaceful and the staff were quite friendly and attentive. The pasta I ordered was incredible and indulgent - house made spinach pasta with chicken and mushrooms in a white wine cream and parley sauce. Perfection. My fiancé ordered Bolognese with no cheese and his request was successfully. He sometimes has a difficult time at Madison restaurants when requesting no cheese, so we always get a little too excited when places get his order right. :) I'd definitely go back and recommend that others try. The price point and quality of good will not disappoint!
(5)Scott G.
Went with the calamari luciana (squid in spicy tomato broth) as an appetizer, the spaghetti polpette (spagetti and meatballs), the pappardele verdura (vegetable pappardele in a saffron cream sauce), and the tiramisu for desert. Bread and olive oil and garlic also come with the table. Although not blown away, the food was ok and gave a nice alternative to an Olive Garden tier of italian food. Also, the staff was very pleasant. So three stars seems a fair rating to me.
(3)Maureen M.
I just ate the best meal I've eaten in a restaurant in a very, very long time. A little bit spendy, but worth every penny from perfect hunks of salmon floating in a tomato broth to the creamiest creme brûlée. Delicious.
(5)Amy M.
First time here and loved it! Excellent food and service. We started with the focaccia and oil. Then had the house side salad. Then the lasagna and a couple other of the main pasta dishes. No complaints from anyone. Our server was fun and humorous which added to the experience. We'll certainly be back!
(5)A S.
The staff here are absolutely lovely and the food is delicious. I recommend to all of my friends and I think it is a shining crown of Madison!
(5)DM H.
Had a craving for fried calamari, and was not disappointed! Lightly fried and tender, the warm marinara that accompanied it was perfect. The Chicken Parmesan was 1st rate, and the server suggested ordering it with grilled veggies instead of pasta next time (since he left most to avoid carbs). Love the food here!! Great service and reasonable prices.
(5)David B.
Recently enjoyed dinner here on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised. We found the bread fairly tasty but dense. Like some other reviewers here we thought the olive oil to be less than great and the balsamic to be an odd addition. Once the appetizer arrived we knew we were in the right place. Taste and portions of the appetizer and entrees were grand. So forego the bread and you'll be in a better position to enjoy what counts. And enjoy it you will. There is but one Italian restaurant as good or better and it is/was in Albany, NY.
(5)Danielle K.
Hit the Yelp app to cure a pasta craving as I approached Odana Road. Wanted to see what the Yelpers had to say though I find "The OG" plenty tasty. Nonno's was nearest so I popped in late lunchtime. Yes, the Mexican decor is still here from the restaurants former life, with tiles made in Mexico (it's printed on them) and music in Spanish rather than Italian (or even Sinatra and Martin). But if you seek a reasonably priced locally owned Italian restaurant, Nonno's is worth a try. The food was OK. My dining companion beat me to the punch on the spaghetti and meatballs order so I diversified with the Farfalle Rustico. Had a couple bites of the spaghetti and meatballs which was traditional and tasty. The Rustico, not sure if this is a Nonno's original but I found it unusual. There were a few pepper strips that were pretty much raw. The peas I think came from frozen. The mushrooms, I don't know enough about to know if they were fresh. Chicken did not seem fresh grilled. No color. The dish didn't have visual flair. A focaccia style bread is warmed and comes quickly for all tables which is nice. I would have liked a soup or salad with the entree but $10 for what I got was fair. +Service is prompt and attentive without being overbearing. +Half price wine bottles on early week nights and happy hour specials also available. -ambiance - too Mexican (the music, mostly). There were several items on the menu that sounded tasty, so I will give this place another shot in the future. Yelpers let me know if the rigatoni and lasagna are any good!
(3)Chazz B.
This place clearly used to be a Mexican joint because they still have a lot of the decor up. I guess they never bothered to renovate. I couldn't care less Portions and price are reasonable. Our favorites are the salmon pasta, the sage gnocchi, and the 4 cheese pasta. The salads and complementary fresh bread are pretty good too. However I would avoid the soup. The minestrone isn't very good and the soup of the day is pretty clearly made from whatever ingredients they had that were about to go bad. Get a booth because the chairs are uncofortable
(4)Sarah R.
I remember when this place was "The Cancun." It's not hard. Not that much has changed in terms of the decor. There were so many appealing items on the menu that I was skeptical that the place could deliver on them. But may risotto was earthy and rich, and my husband's pasta was complex and full of seafood. Portion and prices seemed right on. Nanno's gets knocked down for ambience and service. The decor is "off" for an Italian place. (I I think they were playing Gloria Estefan overhead.) And our food came out quick, but otherwise service was quite slow even though there were very few people in the place.
(4)Melanie P.
We went here for dinner and really enjoyed our meal! I got a penne pesto chicken dish, which was really tasty but a bit heavy. The bread to start out the meal was really delicious--nice and warm served with balsamic vinaigrette. My husband got a dish with house-made sausage. The sausage had a really nice consistency and great flavor. To finish our meal, we shared the tiramisu. It was a huge portion and so delicious! Overall it was a nice meal, but it would have been nice if the dinners came with a salad.
(4)Kelly D.
Wow, I haven't had Italian this good in quite some time. My husband and I gave Nonno's a try after an emphatic recommendation from friends who know good food. We were not disappointed. The waitstaff was fantastic, and while I can see what some people are saying about the aesthetics of the place I really don't care what it looks like if the food is good. We seriously could have eaten in a bare white room and I'd not have complained. My husband had the calamari appetizer while I had a delicious salad with sliced apples, strawberries and fennel with a vinaigrette dressing. We were pleased by the time we finished our firsts, and then the entrees came. Mine was the most delicious, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi I've ever eaten; in a mouth-watering sage cream cheese sauce. My husband had a salmon pasta and raved about the sauce and combination of fresh and smoked salmon. We shared a piece of tiramisu to finish. I've since recommended it to my coworkers, and we ended up having a staff meeting there. Rave reviews all around. I plan on spreading the word to all I know so that this great place can stay in business (the location hasn't been great to the restaurants there in the past). This goes into our rotation of places to go out when we do. I can't wait to try many of the other dishes on the menu. Yum!
(5)Elizabeth J.
If you are sick of the over-priced, extremely over-hyped second rate food of Olive Garden then this is the place for you. I absolutely love this restaurant. Every dish that my friends, family and I order comes out tasting absolutely delicious! My personal favorite dish is the 'Farfalle Rustico'; just thinking about it makes my stomach rumble and yearn for it. As far as desserts, they are all pretty standard for an Italian restaurant but the Tiramisu is my personal favorite. I highly recommend it! The servers are always friendly and attentive, and the owner can always be seen running around helping out the servers and laughing with customers (which I prefer to see, rather than an owner who simply stands in one place and barks out orders at their servers). I also order carry-out from here quite often, and the preparation time is simply beyond compare. I can order my food by phone, drive over, run in, pay for it, and easily be on my merry way all under 15 minutes. I will continue to return to this restaurant and recommend it to everyone. You will not regret giving this place a try!
(5)Vicki T.
Came here during restaurant week, and wow! That's really good Italian food! Strong in flavor, nice desserts, and good service.
(4)Pang K.
Came here during lunch with friends because it was close by. The food came out fast and fresh. The waiter was really friendly too. Overall great place!
(4)Jameson M.
I didn't expect to find this level of Italian food in Madison. Everything was very authentic, and a lot was made in-house. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, too.
(5)Bryon S.
My wife and I went on a Sunday evening. First time, but it won't be our last. From appetizers to dessert, it was absolutely delicious. Started out with some drinks and fried calamari. Do get the fried calamari because it was a large portion with tentacles too. Sauce was great (had a little spice to it) and the calamari was just nice and crispy with a light batter. I ordered the Paglia E Fieno Alla Toscana. All I can say it was soooo delicious. The noodles were hand made and the sauce was tasty. Mushrooms, onions, prosciutto and pancetta, tomatoes. My wife had the Penne Al Salmone and that was very delicious as well. For dessert we shared cannoli and tiramisu. Both very good. We like to shop around for cannoli's and these rank up there. The service was great and the decor of the place is very nice. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and drinks. Prices were competitive and reasonable we thought. Definitely coming back and telling everyone.
(5)Debbie M.
We recently visited Nonno's for a family birthday. I had never been there before and so I was looking forward to the visit. I also rarely eat pasta so this was a treat. We had a wonderful night. The wait staff was friendly and the food was good. We did not have an appetizer but we did have desert and that was delicious. I would recommend this for anyone looking for new place to check out. We will be back!
(4)Andrew F.
We visited the evening of 3/3/15 while spending a week in Verona. This was our best meal of the entire trip! I strongly recommend this restaurant for their delicious Italian plates. The waitress Maria was warm and professional and helped describe the menu choices and also helped us choose a nice bottle of wine. The seating was very comfortable, private, pleasant and clean. It was easy to have comfortable conversations while indulging in fantastic food. They also had no problem with itemized bills, amex etc.If you are staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Verona they will arrange free transportation. So what are you waiting for? Try the Risotto Di Pesca, you will not regret it!
(5)Marc T.
My wife loves this place but I find it decent for the most part but its flavors just need that little extra *push* to pop and become great. The prices, however, are at great levels. Therein lies the problem with Nonno's. They need to either embrace high Italian to warrant the prices or to make their pricing more consistent with what they provide. They do use typically more expensive ingredients but they don't do so in a way that makes use of their flavors. Prosciutto seems to be added as if it made something more Italian but in the couple of dishes I've had it in the taste has just been occluded by the other flavors in the dish. The service I've received here has actually been spectacular. If they could just either embrace a cheaper cost and alter their menu accordingly or keep the expensive menu but actually make good use of their ingredients they would be able to turn this around.
(2)Allison O.
First time lunch experienced with a co-worker. Attentive service and very good food. We were served hot bread right away which smelled delicious and tasted wonderful. We both enjoyed the Cesar salad which was perfectly dressed, and we split the Margherita pizza. The pizza was good but was missing the tomatoes. And we split the Profiteroles which was a tasty dish. There was Italian music playing overhead at a soft volume so they must have corrected that from another review. But whatever station or CD they were using included Christmas songs! But it was snowing a little so could have been just showing a sense of humor. I would definitely return. Would be a good place for a larger group lunch. Plenty of space and a nice menu selection.
(4)Sonja L.
Was skeptical at first due to mixed reviews and the fact that this restaurant is located in a strip mall, however, it is AMAZING! The bread came out very warm and was delicious with the olive oil and balsamic. The house salad and Ceasar sale were both great. All four of our meals were raved about, large portions, and well seasoned. For dessert, we split the Tiramisu and the Cannoli. The cannoli may have been the best I ever had! Servers were attentive, but not overbearing. If you are looking for excellent Italian in Madison, definitely go here!
(5)Loren H.
Do not miss this great restaurant! It was a few other places before, Cancun last and way back the Sunprint Cafe but this is a much better Italian restaurant than you would think. Everything is excellent and the staff is well trained. Make a point of going here. You will return.
(5)Andrea M.
This place is a Noo No on my list. I will never go back..,,there are plenty of good places in Madison to try. To start: there was Mexican music playing which was off putting considering I was there for Italian Food. The bread appeared to have been pressed in a panini grill and was pretty unimpressive. My dish featured the "homemade" sausage which was very tough and over cooked. The Tiramisu was flavorless and the wine was served in a glass that had dust all over the rim. For what you get.... The price of the food seems exorbitant. I was confused about what the restaurant was about. There were tons of Mexican decorations and there were goldfish in a bowl at the hostess stand. There was a distinct smell in the Restaurant too..... It smelled like an old Bar. My suggestion would be to improve the ambiance. Beef up the smells to make the place feel more Italian. Serve real fresh bread in a good quality Olive oil. Include at least a small side salad with an entree.
(2)Rebecca S.
Came here for lunch over the January restaurant week. Three out of our party of four chose to do the $15 Restaurant Week prix-fixe, for which the portions were absolutely enormous- some of the largest "appetizer" sized salads I've ever seen, fish fillets that were likely close to a full fish, and a minimum two-serving sized mound of pasta. Our fourth had a panini and fries, which were generously portioned as well. While all the food was fine, there was nothing that really stood out as exceptional (or exceptionally bad). Our service was very quick, with our drinks being replenished frequently and without interrupting the meal. Overall, a fine place to stop for a quick weekday lunch, but not necessarily a place I'd seek out for return visits.
(3)Jenny L.
This is a restaurant with a serious identity crisis. We came here at around 4:30 on a weekday and were greeted and seated promptly. Given that this is a new business and an odd time of day, we pretty much had the place to ourselves. It would have been nice and quiet if it weren't for the disruptive noise of a small child running around the bar/kitchen area for the first 30 minutes or so. Although the atmosphere is warm and cozy, it's obvious that this location was formerly a Mexican restaurant (Cancun) and didn't give an Italian vibe at all. Spanish tiles and other Latin-inspired decor are still present, as are signs promoting Mexican beers. Staff members appeared to be of Hispanic descent and were heard speaking Spanish. The background music was also very odd and not appropriate for an Italian restaurant. Not only was it too loud, but the song styles were inconsistent and some were clearly Spanish/Mexican. The service was very attentive and we promptly received bread with olive oil and balsamic. The bread was good but the oil had an off flavor and didn't taste authentic. Upon studying the menu, some of the selections seemed a bit unusual/non-traditional, as if improvised, with many of the more familiar entrees absent. Our dinners arrived in a reasonable amount of time but were only lukewarm. I ordered a pasta item and was disappointed with the small pieces of pancetta and prosciutto, although the portion size was good. It was also lacking flavor and intensity. However, my friend's salmon fillet-topped salad, was very good he said. We shared a tiramisu, one of my favorite desserts, but it too was lacking the rich texture and flavor I'm used to. I'm not sure why this place is posing as an Italian restaurant when it's clearly destined to be Mexican. There are too many authentic Mediterranean-style restaurants in Madison to ever consider returning to this location. I think the proprietors should do what comes naturally instead of trying to reinvent themselves and be something they are not.
(2)Curd B.
Seriously loved this place. ("Love", actually, since I'm still here. Great food, gluten free options, very friendly. Hope they can make a go of it. The house salad had a wonderful variety of flavorful, fresh greens. The Rigatoni Salsiccia and the Penne Genovese were great.
(5)Crystal B.
This was my second visit to this restaurant, and it will be my last. The italiano starter was good and my dining partners pizza was ok. I however will go home to cook my meal now. A carbonara has black pepper, yes, but not the whole pepper mill. I couldn't taste anything else and you could see that there was almost more pepper than noodles. I was infomed then that carbonara is derrived from the word pepper (not accurate- Italian, literally 'charcoal kiln,' perhaps influenced by carbonata, a dish of charcoal-grilled salt pork.) Instead of offering to remake it I could chose something else. (probably with a side of spit) I will go elsewhere from now on. I'm one to order a starter main and sweet treat, the server would have had 20% tip on a $70 check. I would have tipped for it anyway normally, but insulting your customers knowledge on something she loves to eat will not win you any tip. The visit was a waste of my night and I will now be taking my hour commute home and still have to make a meal for myself as my dining partner actually had a meal.
(1)J. D.
I tried Nonno's for the first time tonight. I'm giving it five stars because the service was great and my Pizza Alla Siciliana was delicious. I'll definitely be back to try the pasta.
(5)Tony M.
Very good food!! Good atmosphere, good menu, good drink menu, good deserts!!! Really recommended!!!
(5)Paul N.
The pasta dishes show some imagination and used tasty ingredients. The fried Calamari was excellent. The wait staff was very friendly and efficient. The price for each dish was very reasonable. Servings were ample.
(4)Steve A.
Was our backup choice for dinner when initial had too much of a wait. Service was good, very prompt. Food was good, not fabulous , actually commented that the recipe I use for meatballs is better. Will probably make a return visit.
(4)Robert E.
Excellent night again at Nonno's. Once again very attentive service from server Alex. I've been there just 3 times now but great every time. I was impressed that Alex remembered the wine I liked considering I've only been there a couple of times. Alex was our sever also so he's good at multi-tasking as well. Owner Juan was there as always, when one owns a family business one works long hours I'm sure. Complementary bread and oil was served at the bar to nosh on with our wine. A little balsamic along w/a good flavored oil went well with the Pinot Gri and focaccia. My bosses were in town and I knew from past experience that Juan would come through w/a great meal. Juan is a very friendly man. We split 2 salads easily enough for 4 people everything seemed fresh and dressed nicely not too heavy. I had the Pollo Cannarella- a Chix breast picatta served over fettuccine in a lemon caper sauce with olives. The flavor is outstanding just the right amount of tartness. My girlfriend had the Risotto Mare E Terra. Good seafood mixed with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes in a vodka sauce that is not too heavy. She does not like very rich dishes and this was a perfect fit for her. Risotto was cooked perfectly she said. Bosses had a farfalle rustico w/a olive oil mushroom, other veg, garlic, parm and white wine sauce. He said pasta was cooked perfect also and liked the dish a lot. The other had a Penne Genovese w/chix and a basil pesto sauce topped w/a special tomato sauce. Everyone commented that their meals were great. Bosses both emailed me this am and thanked me for picking a nice restaurant and commented how much they enjoyed the meal. They're fr/Chicago so they have their pick of good Italian restaurants so a nice compliment I thought. I appreciated the fact that they bought dinner! This honestly is a great restaurant with very friendly, attentive staff, great food and a variety of table types from cozy booths up front to more romantic secluded tables in the back. It's a must go see and try.
(5)Ed H.
We ate there last Saturday (group of four) and found everything delicious. We are going back again this Saturday. We had four different dishes, including the lasagne, the pork medallions, and two different sea food dishes, all of which were great! The bread was excellent as were the small Caesar side salads we had. Overall we thought the prices were very reasonable. The wine selection was extensive and included a lot of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. The desserts looked great but we were all too full to try them! As of this time, the do not yet have their website up so you can't look at their extensive menu. They do take reservations and I am hoping that they will allow online reservations, but that remains to be seen.
(4)Lydia W.
We decided to eat here last night for an impromptu dinner out. I had read mixed reviews but the menu looked good, so we decided to try it. We arrived at the restaurant around 7:15, and were seated immediately. Only about 1/4 of the tables were filled. The atmosphere is cozy and Italy-like. I wouldn't have known this formerly served as a Mexican restaurant if other reviewers hadn't mentioned it! We were immediately given warm bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The bread was ok, but the oil/vinegar tasted someone "off." Somewhat bitter. My husband and I both ordered their house salad (Insalata Della Casa) first. They were delicious! A pile of fresh, assorted greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and shaved carrots was mixed with their house Italian dressing. We were both pleasantly surprised at the $4 price tag for a pretty generous salad. Nonno's has such an extensive menu that deciding on an order took some time. Being a vegetarian, I typically find 3 or 4 dishes to choose from. Here, there were at least 10 dishes I could have ordered. I eventually decided on the Pasta Integrale (whole wheat pasta, wild mushrooms, spinach, red wine tomatoe sauce) for $13. My husband ordered the cheese Ravioli, which was served in a vodka tomato sauce, also $13. The portion sizes were HUGE. We easily could have split my dish. My husband's Ravioli was superb! My dish was ok, but not great. It tasted a bit "gritty," as though all of the mushroom dirt hadn't been cleaned off. Or maybe the mushrooms were just wilder than I'm used to. Our waiter was quite nice, very talkative, and offered suggestions. Overall all, I will eat here again, but will not order the Pasta Integrale. I hope to try their desserts!
(3)Lori J.
Well, we really wanted to love this place, and we will definitely be going back to give them another try. They've just opened, so still having some growing pains, clearly. Same owners of the previous restaurant in this location (Cancun), and they have quite a bit of experience with Italian restaurants. Our waiter claimed to be from Italy, and was very friendly and helpful (though he forgot to put in the order for our appetizer - Vegan Carpaccio - zucchini and arugula! - turned out to be a blessing in disguise cuz we were stuffed anyway, without it). Really good bread, served with oil and balsamic. Nice wine list, and not too pricey. Lots of wine by the glass options - I had a Sangiovese for $5.50. We kept seeing the food runner wandering around with plates of food, destination unknown - tried to give us plates twice, before we had even ordered. Hubby ordered pizza, but was served the wrong one - he liked the toppings on the one he received, so didn't say anything. Toppings were good - pancetta, artichokes, mushrooms and anchovies, but the crust was not good - doughy on top, too crunchy on the bottom. I went with my staple seafood pasta with red sauce. It was AWESOME and not good, at the same time. The shrimp, clams and scallops were AMAZING - and lots of it! But the swordfish was fishy tasting - I picked it all out after the first couple of bites. Not a big fan of mussels or octopus, but I dutifully ate it - cooked well. The pasta was cooked PERFECTLY, and the sauce was delicious. They did a really great job converting the decor over to Italian...very comfortable and pleasant. We are for sure going to give them another chance, on the basis of their pasta skilz alone. Very yummy.
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