That said, the lamb chops, served with whipped potatoes containing a week's worth of garlic, are quite good. The veal medallions, served with creamy polenta, are even better. Most desserts aren't homemade but are of high quality. The various gelati come from Al Gelato, and the cheesecake and fudgy flourless chocolate cake are from Bittersweet. Homemade tiramisu is a very good version of this ubiquitous dish.
Service is a delight.
Friendly waiters are unfailingly attentive and savvy enough to make frequent customers feel appreciated. An outstanding busboy crew, led by the preternaturally cheerful Sylvestre Sanchez, is efficient and professional. The interior design is by the estimable Nancy Warren, whose long list of clients includes Trio, Brasserie T and the recently opened North Pond Cafe. Warren's inviting space includes visually arresting curved ceiling trusses, handsome wood wainscotting and cream-colored walls with framed photographs of Italy. I would do something about the music, though.