We ate here 3 yrs ago, & we hv been trying to get back ever since, but the last 2 yrs, we've been in BSP on the nights they are closed. We FINALLY lucked out this year! Not only did we hv the opportunity to eat there tonight, but we are most likely returning tomorrow evening since they are open then, too!
This is a small place. I THINK 8-10 tables indoors, if that. It is cozy rather than congested, though. There are tables outside, as well. Despite the size, there is plenty of space separating the tables that you can hv a private conversation. It's quiet & intimate, but also v comfortable & relaxed. There is artwork throughout that is playful & colorful, & fits the restaurant v well. Even the bathroom is lovely, comfortable, & well-decorated!
Our server was just lovely! We are English-speakers, & she so kindly helped us w the French menu, ensuring that all of our questions were answered. Two other lovely young ladies helped to complete our table service & ensure we enjoyed our meal. I specify'young ladies' bc i think that, so often, we are critical of service provided by younger individuals, & our service was friendly, professional, timely (relaxed pacing, but not overly slow), helpful, & my husband & I both felt everyone was truly invested in ensuring we enjoyed our experience. In addition, each seemed to take personal pride in the quality of the food & service.
Our food was amazing!! Neither of us drink, so my husband had a bottle of sparkling water, & I just had flat water. We ordered a vegetable appetizer that was accompanied by their homemade foccacia bread. O.M.G.! It was crispy on the outside & soft on the inside, & the flavors of the veggies & oil were unique & exceptional. I'm a picky eater, especially when it comes to textures, so I'm sometimes am reluctant to try new things. I can't tell you what the spices were, nor exactly how things were prepared, but my God, it was delicious! I'm crossing my fingers that the special appetizer is available tomorrow, too!
For main courses, my husband ordered the Margherita pizza w pesto drizzle, & I had the gnocchi w tomato sauce. The crust of his pizza was perfectly cooked, crispy outside, tender inside, & he thoroughly enjoyed every bite. My gnocchi was light & tender, plated beautifully, & each individual gnocchi precisely sauced, then garnished w a small amt of pesto. The sauce was flavorful & full-bodied, but light & refreshing, not at all heavy or overly rich. My husband isn't a fan of gnocchi bc he finds it to be too heavy. I somewhat begrudgingly gave him my last 1.5 gnocchi bc I thought he shld try it. He thoroughly enjoyed it, couldn't believe how light it was, then used a spoon to finish every last bit of sauce.
Sadly, we didn't save room for dessert, but if we go again tomorrow, as planned, we'll at least get dessert to go, as if their dessert is on par w their food, it's not to be missed!
We're not foodies, & I'm not v good at picking out precise flavors, etc., in order to provide that kind of review. I can tell you, though, that we had a delightful evening, w wonderful service, delicious food, & we can't wait to go back!
Italien authentique, cuisine Sicilienne fabuleuse ! Les gnocchis fondent dans la bouche...& que dire de sa sauce! De l'entrée au déssert, une expérience remplie de goût, de gastronomie & d'un amour de la cuisine italienne qu on sent à chaque bouchée. Un chef & une cuisinière hors pairs. Un service à la hauteur des assiettes servies. Merci pour cette belle découverte..Envie de Italien authentique? N'hésitez plus, c'est ici. Grazie Mille xxx:-)
