02/19/09

Ok...but too loud...no romance at all

by Justin84

The food is ok...just ok though...the bread definitely lacks. We found it to be very loud and frantic. No relaxing going on. Waiters were friendly and attentive. I just really don't like chain restaurants. We found it to be pretty expensive.

• Pros: good wait staff
• Cons: expensive, bread not so good, cold ambiance

An open kitchen churns out wood-fired pizzas and fresh-made pastas at this casual Sicilian-American chain.

by Contributor

In Short
Decorated with family photos of founders Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba, the open dining rooms pack groups of friends and extended families into four- and six-person tables and booths; smaller parties or couples can grab stools at the open kitchen's adjoining bar to watch chefs make dinner. The traditional southern Italian menu offers grill specialties like steak Marsala and fire-roasted chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes; pasta dishes include fettuccine Alfredo and garlic-sauteed shrimp with linguine.

11/11/05

We loved it!!

by bunzi

My boyfriend and I brought my three kids here recently and we loved it! We were seated right away, the service was prompt and friendly. The food was wonderful! We will definitely be back soon :)

• Pros: friendly service, prompt seating, good parking
• Cons: none