Besides the amazing food, the staff and the owner were very attentive, friendly and made our evening dining there very pleasurable. I accidentally knocked over several drinks, they immediately sat us at another table and refreshed the drinks that were spilled. The owner stopped by numerous times to briefly chat and to see how everything was going. The servers were very knowledgable about the menu and beverage selections. The food was outstanding and delicious. They made my wife's birthday dinner feel very special. Highly recommended.

The food here is outstanding - fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is great for groups and the staff are attentive.

Perfect restaurant for a special event. Intimate seating keeps the noise level down, and food was amazing! Meatballs 10/10, veal chops 10/10 and the filet mignon was cooked perfectly! Definitely will be returning!

We sat in the upstairs part of the restaurant. Very quaint and very drafty when the door opens for people entering and exiting. The quality of the food was absolutely exceptional, and you could tell that the chef takes pride in creating his dishes. The bread that they brought over and a little metal vessel was delicious and did not require any butter to enjoy. The carbonara, which I had was very good, although it didn't need to have a little bit of salt added to it, which is typically not something that I do when a dish is brought out to the table. Otherwise, it was an exceptional meal.

Every time I have an experience to dine, this restaurant is always at the top of my List. There is no other fine Italian quisine In the North east that does it exquisitely! There's always a variety of choices to choose from. The delicacy will overwhelm you, the service is right on, and the host is phenomenal! I could go on but you need to experience this epicure for yourself. Oh! You'll enjoy the ambience as well. With a dear love for this place, George s MacMahon

We could've eaten 20 meatballs. They were amazing! The famous carbonara was delightful. Service was spectacular. Ambiance was quite loud, so don't expect a quiet dinner.

One of my favorite restaurants in Portsmouth! The dinner was perfection, the quality of the food is absolutely amazing. Our waitress was so wonderful and recommended all of the best items on the menu.

Just can't say enough about how good this restaurant is in regards to the food, service, and ambiance. The dining room is a cozy downstairs that transports you to Italy with white table cloths and amazing art. The food is outstanding and has been on a high level for many many years. We started with the meatballs, burrata salad, and tuna crudo special. The meatballs are tender and full of flavor and the burrata salad is light and fresh. The tuna crudo was something new and had a great balance of heat, saltiness, and sweetness. For mains we ordered the half portions or carbonara, bolognese, and lobster agnolotti. The carbonara is a staple menu item and it is rich and packed with truffle flavor. It is one of my favorites on the menu and is definitely something to try. The bolognese and agnolotti were also fantastic and great options. To finish the meal we got the cookie box and carrot cake. The cookie box comes with butterscotch cotton candy and a wide assortment of cookies/sweets. The carrot cake came topped with pineapple and had a great balance of flavor. But what really makes the meal is Massimo. He is such a genuine person and truly cares about everyone he meets. He wants to make your meal the best it can be and will go to great lengths to accomplish that. He is one of a kind and is one of the big reasons this restaurant is so special. Can't recommend this restaurant enough and will be back soon!

Classic Italian restaurant with a cool vibe at the bar and a unique experience on the bottom floor. The bar is separate from the main dining rooms, but you can dine at the bar. Wooden bar, old fashioned pulley system fans on the ceiling with light tunes in the background. Grab a nice craft beer or a cocktail. The basement is a catacomb of small spaces and intersting old brick wall cut outs. Wooden exposed beams garnish the ceiling. Fran Sinatra bellows softly below the conversations on hidden speakers. The charcuterie plate was incredible, cheese, figs, cuts of bread. The seared scallops cooked perfectly and seasoned well if not a touch salty. Desserts are not my thing but the table raved.