Saleen L.

I booked a relatively early reservation online...so when we arrived there was ample parking and the restaurant was still a bit quiet. LOVED the interior which was def. a very intimate, romantic, and fancy vibe - also really LOVED that there were no young kids allowed in the main dining, since it really did set the right tone for everyone to enjoy their dinner (Perf place for a date night). They do have outdoor seating (with heat lamps) which is where kids are allowed which totally makes sense.

Menu had a variety of options, but is mainly focused on Italian and some New American touches. They have a great COCKTAIL menu as well as a nice wine list (but ofc I'd opt for the cocktail =). Our service was amazing throughout the night; there was a cute little "Happy Bday" sign on the table and our waiter made great recommendations and checked on us throughout our meal. The manager, John also made our drinks for the night which were sooooo good, & went out of his way to check on us which we really appreciated.

Let's Dig In:

(1) Comp House Bread - these beautiful little rustic pillows were amazing! They had great flavor and were not just simply covered up in butter. Great crust/crunch, while the inside had what looked like little olive pieces throughout, + yummy sprinkled cheese on top.

(2) Octopus - was DELISH! The octopus was super tender with a nice slight char to them - BUT what really stood out was the complimentary vinaigrette salad on the side that just brightened up each bite.

(3) Lamb riblets - this was my FIRST time having baby little lamb riblets and will NOT be my last. It was one of the most memorable lamb dishes I've ever had. The exterior was so crispy, but still so tender at the same time. Great flavor as well! But that texture is something I'll never forget.

(4) Caesar Salad - was very tasty! Dressing was flavorful but not overbearing, while they def. packed on the cheese which gave great texture and richness to the overall.

(5) Lambchops - this was also SOOO GOOOD. Mind you I'm not even a lamb fan, I usually don't enjoy lamb since it's too gamey. But they're just doing something so right here with how they're cooking it. The Lamb chops were so flavorful and tender; also good portion size as well. The roasted potatoes were also amazing, they were like thick steak cut fries with the perf. crispy exterior but soft pillow-y interior.

(6) Ribeye - cooked perfectly and had a great herb butter sauce on top! Pretty large piece which was great for sharing + those delish roasted potatoes again were the best pairing.

(7) Duck confit pasta - also tasty. The duck was shredded to smaller pieces so the pasta still had that great duck flavor but thankfully wasn't overly salty as most duck dishes tend to be. The pasta was cooked perfectly, while the sauce was creamy but still light enough to let the duck shine.

(8) Mushroom Ravioli - one of my FAVESSS. The mushroom filling is something really unforgettable...topped with more buttery sautéed mushrooms, and then doused in a creamy mushroom sauce. We also added fresh truffle shavings for $35 which was just the perfect touch. A MUST for any mushroom fanatic like me.

(9) Dessert - tiramisu was good! Light and airy with a good amount of cocoa and coffee flavors to it. We also had a comp. bday desert which was like a hazelnut chocolate cake - super rich and also tasty.

(10) Libations - I had the LYCHEE MARTINI which was perfect...Great lychee flavor without being overly sweet, but still boozy in all the right ways. The hubby & FIL got the house special NEW FASHION - which was a unique old fashion with Hibiki and a cherry wood smoked flavor that really came through. Presentation on this was amazing as much as the drink/flavor itself!