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Erik

4 years ago

Wonderful atmosphere, attentive service, and very delicious food. You need to expect to pay higher prices here than at some other Italian American restaurants, but the experience and ambience are worth the extra cost. Everyone enjoyed their food, with two notable items that were truly fantastic where the arancini appetizer and the seasonal special butternut squash angolatti (half moon shaped stuffed pasta).

Gina Cortes

2 years ago

We went during lunch on a Friday. We decided not to have wine. Ordered the Limonata, which is made at the bar. Absolutely perfect. Started with the meatballs and whipped ricotta and the focaccia. Delicious. My daughter liked the meatballs so much she ordered spaghetti and meatballs for her entree. I chose the Cacio e Pepe, it tasted like the one I had in Italy this summer . We tried the Budino di Chocolato and Zeppole San Giuseppe for dessert, loved them both. We will definitely go back, would love to try a sandwich maybe an evening just to have drinks.

Srinivasa Rao Ippili

3 years ago

This is an upscale Italian restaurant located in Lexington. They have great culinary creations with a menu inspired by traditional Italian flavors and modern techniques. Definitely offered a memorable dining experience for us for our Valentines dinner.

Nina G

Edited 3 years ago

Absolutely incredible food. Likely some of the best Italian I've had in a long time. Add to the fact the pasta was freshly made! It was perfectly spicy with a wonderful amount of sauce. The cheesecake was gluten free so it had an odd texture but was still delicious. The whip cream on it though, THAT was beyond amazing. Soft, fluffy wonderful delight. Lastly, the fig old fashioned was refreshing and fun. The menu changed since last time but dinner was just as incredible. I promise you'll not be disappointed.

Todd Chaney

10 months ago

Our evening began with a heartfelt and warm welcome by the maître D Christopher. He showed us to our seats per our reservation and when asked gave me his best recommendations for a wonderful meal. My wife and I heated his advice and were glad we did. The dishes were exquisite. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was energetic. 10 out of 10 recommend for a wonderful evening in downtown Lexington.

S.R.

6 months ago

This restaurant is SPECTACULAR. The food is excellent. The service is excellent. What a relief to have a waiter that can clear the table between courses, truly a rare experience. My fiancee and I travel to Lexington 1-2 times a year, and we almost always stop here. The people eating at the restaurant are also sophisticated and interesting, which is a lovely environment. The menu options are creative and unusual, and incredibly intentional. Looking forward to the next visit!

Kendrick Banks

9 months ago

Lovely meal I had the lasagna. It was perfect. My wife had some pasta with chicken that I can’t pronounce again. It was great but we drove four hours to get the amaretto sour. Their bartender is on point.

David C

9 months ago

An exquisite dining experience for sure. The food was made on site including the pasta. The atmosphere was a true memory maker. And the staff had customer service in their DNA. You must give this restaurant a try. I couldn't recommend any specific item because everything we had was perfect.

Brandon Laracuente

3 months ago

My wife and I came here on Valentine's Day while we waited for our hotel check in time. What was a spur of the moment decision turned into one of the highlights of our night. We sat at the bar since they were completely booked. The food was amazing! It was probably the best chicken piccata that we had ever been served. What really made the experience memorable was the amazing bartender, Kat! The wild fig old fashioned she made was one of the best cocktails we have had! Her warm hospitality and willingness to share her mixology expertise was unique in our experience. She introduced us to our new favorite cocktail, the paper plane. Thank you Kat for helping us have a wonderful night!

John Arndt

5 months ago

Wow, simply wow. I’m impressed. I came hungry and curious. I’ve left more than satisfied. I tried several small dishes rather than the usual pasta panini and pizza. Don’t overlook these delicacies. The arancini have a crispy crust and a wonderfully gooey cheesy inside. They are seasoned well. Accompanied by a red and pesto sauce that pair well. The pesto was especially tasty and begs for a pasta dish with the same sauce. I also ordered the Matuffi Lucchese. The polenta is fantastic and the hearty wild mushroom ragu is seasoned to perfection. The butternut squash soup was light. It was the weakest dish and I feel lacked salt. The faina was the most surprising item and I am so glad I tried it. . This chickpea pancake was slightly crispy at the edges with a luscious center. Ignore the butter in the photo. It was offered with olive oil and I always prefer butter, but it did not need either. The cannoli were amazing. Whipped mascarpone was genius. I’ve often found ricotta heavy. These were very light. I must note. I am gluten intolerant and watch what I eat. The menu is very gluten free friendly with notations and substitution possibilities (including the cannoli shells made with almond flour). My server, Gustavo, was the best. He timed my dishes perfectly and accommodated all my requests graciously and efficiently. He was the cherry on the top of a memorable meal.