Service is efficient and friendly, even during the busiest hours. Dress casually, but in this newly-gentrified neighborhood, you might want leave the cross trainers at home. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Reservations for large parties only. Smoking in designated areas. Relaxed locals come in pairs or fours to enjoy the warm, intimate dining rooms.
Salads are easily large enough for two.
Pasta fans will swoon over the options. The gorgonzola-stuffed tortellone tossed with grapes in a walnut pesto cream sauce is especially dreamy. Perennially popular also is the duck-filled pasta with spinach and fresh mozzarella tossed in a wine and cognac reduction. Dress is casual, but not slouchy. Go early to beat the crowd on a Friday or Saturday night.