Please I pray you, hear it now, for I would lay rest the grace in my tongue and speak plainly.
Places like these are far too rare to cheapen with heavy handed words.....go...you won't regret it....and for your first time, put yourself in the very capable hands of the staff....DO the tasting menu with whomever you bring with you, you will have the greatest variety with this choice as the mix the plates between the couples.....you know the sign of a good tasting menu is when you say "Oooo I want more of that!" and you say it for just about every plate.
Things you will remember and talk about the next day:
The Stromboli in the bread basket, which hits the table upon ordering the Tasting Menu. After one bite of the luscious goodness, you will know you are in for a treat this night...
The Creamy Polenta with a Fricassee of Mushrooms. The richness of this dish speaks volumes of the care given to this menu. You will want more....but be happy to have been part of even this much.
The Fritto Misto. Very light, one of the top 3 in the city.
The signature Spaghetti with Basil and Tomato. This is NOT you're Mother's Spaghetti. Don't overlook this thinking that....
The Duck and Foie Gras Ravioli...with a Marsala Reduction....I mean really? Just silly. So good.
AND you MUST....listen to me....MUST get the Banana Budino for dessert. Just sinful....and I don't do desserts....
The Sommelier was spot on with any recommendations...but the wine pairing is the easier (yet still wonderful) choice.
And....lest I forget...the atmosphere....well...is something....something like this...
Why are you still reading this??? Just go!
Until we do this again....
Enjoy....Have Fun...and Eat Well!
TPC
