Delicious food and great atmosphere

I've been telling myself I'd like to dine here for almost 6 years, but I always forget about it when deciding where to go, but on Saturday evening, I remembered, and it was worth the wait.

With their outside waterfront patio closed until the spring, the restaraunt really doesn't hold that many patrons, so even at it's most crowded, as it was Saturday, it never got so loud you could not think. The lighting is perfect, not too bright, but not so dark you can't see your food, and the fireplace in the corner just adds to experience.

They are also big local art supporters and the walls are graced with several oil paintings by local artists.

Add to this the live music, which was a 40 something couple singing anything from James Taylor, to Frank Sinatra on acoustic guitar and piano, and you have the makings for a perfect atmosphere to enjoy their amazing cuisine.

As much as I was just expecting your standardized, Americanized, Italian fare, a la Bravo and Bella Vita, I was highly surprised when I saw that the menu was slathered in authenticity. They feature such a diverse amount of traditional Italian pastas that I didn't know where to begin. They even feature numerous risotto's and have a daily risotto special as well.

The prices are a little steep, but not obnoxios, and well worth it. The wine list is extensive, and the service was impeccable. So for a quiet Italian night out, I highly recommend it.

s.h.

Exceptional food at a decent price

From the outside you wouldn't think that this place was as classy as it is, very nondiscript and in the corner of a stripmall. However I was impressed by the wonderful decorating inside.

The food was well above par and the service was excelent.

A piece of Italy here in Indy

Without a doubt this is our favorite restaurant. Whether we're dining alone or enjoying an evening out with friends I always feel like I'm in a private intimate setting designed just for us. Under new ownership, the menu just keeps getting better and better. On our last visit there, I enjoyed one of their nightly fish specials. Suddenly I realized that I had finished my meal and my plate was actually sparkling - I had consumed EVERY morsel and left that plate with no trace of my previous meal! If you haven't tried their Tiramisu, it's to die for. I've ordered this dessert in Las Vegas, along the California coast, in Europe, and let me tell you, Sangiovese's recipe (which I understand is an old family recipe from the original owner) outranks all others I've tried. The entertainment here is unlike many other establishments that have in-your-face entertainment that interferes with your ability to converse with friends. Here it's a gentle background sound that soothes the soul. You must make this your next dining experience!