Came here for lunch on a Tuesday so was happily surprised to see it's half priced wine bottle day! Yay! Didn't get pix of the lunch but it was very tasty! Husband got the papadelle bolognese and I got the spinach/artichoke pizza and tomato soup. We would recommend both! The soup was creamy and very hearty similar to the pizza. And the pasta was so fresh and very filling. The service was good although there was a server in training so a bit slow but that is Ok. I docked a star because the drinks were very slow and the bread service came out after the food. Then we had to ask for salt and pepper, cheese, and red pepper flakes which didn't come until we were almost done eating. Also I wanted more than one option for fresh pasta on the lunch menu so I guess we will have to come back for dinner. I did enjoy the higher scale food but a casual ambiance. This is definitely some of the better food we have had in Cleveland to date.

I wrote this review too late after I visited here so can't recall too many details. BUT the lamb rigatoni is a must!!!! I was surprised at how good it tasted and it's a dish you can't find anywhere. Will get this next time I visit. Staff was also very sweet. Get reservations! This place is packed on the weekend.

Made a reservation for a late Friday night dinner. Extensive wine menu, but would have appreciated someone knowledgeable about the wine offerings to guide us in selecting the right glass / bottle given the depth of the menu and price points. Lots of options on this menu, but not clearly marked as vegan/vegetarian options. Complimentary bread was cold and lackluster - don't get full on this. The fried olives were sublime. Lightly breaded. Stuffed with goat cheese. Paired with aioli and lemon. Salty, crunchy, creamy. Could eat those all night. Salmon crudo was equally delicious. Light, nice acid, doused in micro greens. For both entrees, the in-house fresh bucatini was cooked perfectly al dente. BF wasn't a fan of the chicken parm. Thick breading. Super sweet and cold marinara. I ordered the bucatini with clams. The sauce was delicious (though loose - so do yourself a favor and ask for a spoon so you can appreciate all of the delicious flavor!)

The moment you walk in, you know it's more than your average restaurant. You're welcomed by a blazing open pizza oven and warm ambiance. We did make reservations (for a Saturday night), so we were seated almost immediately. There was a crowd at the hostess stand for to-go orders, but that didn't hinder the service for us. Because it's a bit dark in the restaurant, it was nice that they had lamps at each table so you can read the menu with ease. Our waitress, Lily, was nice and attentive. Refilled our drinks whenever we were running low. She did forget my sweetener even though she specifically asked if I needed any, but other than that, she was slightly above average with her service. We started off with some soft salty and herbaceous italian bread and truffle oil. I love truffle, so it was a delight to have. I would've definitely liked more than 4 slices of bread for the amount of oil she gave us. We got 2 appetizers: fried olives and calamari (arugula and a sweeter marinara sauce). Fried olives had a nice fry (crunch with first bite and then a salty explosion). I would like to say that the calamari could use more of a fry, but that's just my preference. Overall, really good starters. For the entree, I ordered bucatini with clams. It was on the salty side, but I added a little bit more lemon to help balance. It was a bit oily too, but the bucatini was perfectly al dente. My husband had lamb rigatoni: funky, creamy, good balance of acid and saltly according to his review. The noodles were a touch overcooked. I think it could use visible lamb pieces, so we knew it was there, but you can taste the funk of lamb. Overall, give it a try and enjoy

The stuffed banana peppers are the best I've had (sorry Giovanni's) - just the right amount of heat and the marinara is absolutely delicious! Next time I'm asking for a stuffed pepper pizza!!