I think the amount of privacy the two diners get at this table is sufficient and is not worth passing up if you are offered it. I like the coziness of the table that is outside of the restaurant but semi-enclosed by decorative metal fencing.
It is without a doubt the most romantic table in the restaurant, but this is a restaurant that exudes romance. The quaintness of the dining room inside is just as charming.
No matter where you sit, the food will be outstanding. This has been one of the fixtures on the island for decades, and the quality of the cuisine is a big part of its longevity.
As inventive as the entrees are, the appetizers are fairly benign. The usual Italian restaurant offerings of bruschetta, calamari, antipasto and mozzarella with tomatoes and basil are available.
It was the entrees that attracted me here, especially the seafood pasta combinations.
The two specials that I find most appealing are the calamari Irma and the calamari Amelia.
Both are calamari steaks with crab stuffed inside. The Irma has a cream sherry sauce and is broiled. The Amelia, which is broiled, has mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
On this trip, the Amelia was fantastic. The dish is so decadent, and I savored every bite. I liked that they broiled it, which kept the flavors fresh inside and let the cheese slowly melt into the dish.
One of the restaurant’s concepts that I really like is the fresh fish sampler. They have two pieces of fish that they serve with vegetables and a side dish of linguine and clams. For $2 more, you can order three pieces.
The portions of the fish are pretty generous, though not completely full size, but I still think it is a pretty good price at $24.50 for three pieces of fish. Plus, I like the variety of it.
