text: I have been here a few times after being introduced to the restaurant from my Italian friend After my trip to Italy I know what real Italian food tastes like so I hope I am a good judge of Italian food Yes it is pricey so I would reserve this place for your significant othernnThe food here is very authentic For an appetizer I recommend the sliced italian cold cuts with black olives cheese and bell peppers and Prosciutto di San Daniele con Melone I have also had the Seitan carpaccio with shaved parmigiano rucola sprouts extra virgin olive oil Gamberi shrimp al Vapore and the Ostriche oysters for a dozen and for a dozen For larger parties I recommend the mixed seafood platter oysters clams shrimp lb lobster king crab legs nnEntrees I have had the baccala Pan seared black cod with extra virgin olive oil dried porcini mushrooms garlic parsley anchovies white wine and lemon juice Zuppa dAstice Riso Nero Pomodoro e Curcuma the spigola Grilled whole mediterranean sea bass served with garlic extra virgin olive oil oregano lemon juice and parsley sauce very simple one of the specialties of the house a lb lobster shrimp mussels clams and scallops served over linguine in a spicy tomato sauce and fettuccine sauteed with crabmeat half of a lb lobster and shrimp with a touch of tomato sauce I have had it both ways nnTo finish I ususally have the insalata mista or the insalata alternativa A nice way to finish the meal I am not much a dessert person so I will not rate the desserts But the waiter is good about recommending a grappa to finish an excellent mealnnI would rate the food stars but the service stars Everytime I go we have to ask for things ie olive oil water et al At a restaurant like this where you are paying head before wine the wait staff should anticipate or ask for your needsnnI would have taken pictures but there is a big sign requesting that no pictures be taken I want to respect the restaurants request