$$$$Price: Expensive • Italian • Harbor East
First off, use the valet. So what, it's 15 bucks plus the tip. You would spend that at any garage or street parking..really...not for me.
Had 5:30 reservations on Labor Day. The hostess greeted us and we were seated right away. Our server was "Marissa". She was fabulous. She first walked us through some drink offerings and gave us a little time to consider our drinks. After the drinks arrived, only a short time, she walked us through some of the offerings on the menu and the "specials". She answered questions and gave great feed back.
We opted for the calamari appetizer. It was great. This is not some coated and deep fried stuff. This is top quality calamari matched with fregola sarda, olives, capers and a hint of spice...outstanding dish
We opted for two half portions of pasta as a second course. The squid ink campanelle was outstanding. The pasta, crab meat, cream and basil all came together and made wonderful flavors. We also liked the Lobster Ravaoli. The lobster cream sauce was balanced nicely. The ravioli were soft and tender in the middle and a perfect "to the teeth" on the outside. I have read some people that complain about the "bite" of the ravioli. They clearly have no idea what Al-dente means. Theses were excellent.
The grilled sword fish was a huge portion (took a doggie bag) served over fresh seasonal veggies. The flavors worked perfectly. The short rib was fall apart tender and rich and flavorful. The pickled kohlrabi (which I have never had) added a wonderful contrast of sweet and sour.
We were there for a birthday occasion, "Marissa" provided us with a complimentary dessert, which I thought was a wonderful thing to do.
Would definitely go again.
Cost, well folks you get what you pay for. We go out three or four times a year to a really "nice place". I have no complaints about the pricing.
Reservation - definitely. Ask to work with Marissa. One of the best servers we have ever worked with.
