Garlic toast was crisp and buttery, but the home fries and french fries were a little greasy. Baked potatoes arrived in foil. The kitchen, headed by Tony Marguriet II, is wisely concentrating on a basic but adequate menu, rather that trying to do too much. Desserts other than ice creams come from Moio's, the excellent Italian pastry shop in Monroeville. The chocolate cannolis should not be missed.
Wines are mostly from Italy and California.
The new owners have gone all-out to try to make the dining room attractive, with an unusual pale purple, green and anthracite color scheme. Tables are covered with black cloths. The restaurant has not been busy when we've been there, and noise has not been a problem. One night we were seated in the back, near the kitchen, and we were the only people in the restaurant for a time. The bartender was smoking, and the smoke drifted right back to our table.