text: UPDATED A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER THIRD VISITnnIve lowered the stars a bit Had a couple coupons so visited again The pasta went downhill and on third visit did not even really like the pizza as much Service was still just okay at best I have moved this into the category of old school Italian restaurants that are not very upscale or authentic but that a lot of people especially older people enjoy because it is very much like the s or s Version of an Italian restaurant Probably deserves somewhere between and star I doubt I will be back It is just not my bowl of pastannORIGINAL REVIEWnIt looks like a hole in the wall kind of restaurant from the street One lightbulb was burnt out on the sign for example But once you walk in it is an eclectic fun blend of a s americanized Itallian restaurant and one of the downtown urban chic minimalist restaurants Very unique very fun nnService was friendly but the highschool aged waiter was not very attentive Water glasses were empty several times had to flag him down after minutes after meal to get the check So service is maybe stars possibly But I really felt that it could have just been bad luck with the waiter or possibly just a busy night So I am not holding it against them too muchnnFood was four stars The complimentary appetizer pizza dough bread with drizzled olive oil and spices was chewy and outstanding The calimari was star and would be ordered again The pizza margarita was terrific and large and tasted great then and the next day for breakfast At it was a steal and will be ordered againnnThe chicken parm was hearty Instead of thin chicken it was like two medium sized regular breasts breaded and deep fried then served with shaved sheets of cheese My wife found it salty but I found it tasty as did my daughter We struggled to finish it I would give it starsnnMy wife ordered the mushroom Parpadelle It was excellent EXCEPT for one thing it as too al dente I mean she is itallian and like al dente but this felt like it had been boiled for about the time We were in a time pressure situation and it was still edible and tasty so we did not return or complain But clearly the chef needs to test his pasta before sending it out The sauce was great however So stars obviouslynnAltogether we will be back I will likely order pizzas for my family of four or maybe pizzas and an appetizer Value felt very fair It is not cheap food but it is not pasta entrees and at I felt fairly priced nnService could be more attentive and consistency of food could be slightly better but I feel very comfortable with stars and a solid recommend