Otis

I was nearby and came in looking for a place to eat dinner. It was a good call. I ordered the braised pork pasta and a beer. The pork was tender and paired well with the gigli pasta. The sauce smelled good and tasted nice too. I asked for a beer recommendation, and they suggested one that fit my taste, which made the meal more comfortable. When I visited, I was the only one dining alone, but sitting at the bar still felt relaxed and easy.

This place was such a treat. My only regret is not coming back to try more dishes as I told myself I would! My friend and I enjoyed sitting by the kitchen and watching the skill and efficiency of the staff there. I’m writing this review a little bit late so can’t remember the names of the dishes I got but they were all excellent. The ingredients were all homey and the flavors were masterful. Our waiter was personable, a tad forgetful but it was a busy night so can’t blame him. I still have to come back for sure!

I love this restaurant. I lived in NY for a decade and every time I come back to visit I make this a must-visit destination. The menu has a some mainstay staples such as the burrata (which is unreal) but there are always a few items that change as well. Never ever has there been something that disappointed me. Everything is cooked and plated with care. I love sitting at the chefs counter so you can have a peek into the process. Such a great place. I’ve told my friends and now this is one of their favorites, too. I cannot recommend this place enough.

The atmosphere was nice. It was a very cozy restaurant. We had the soup of the day it was a tomato bisque with croutons in it. It tasted very good!! I loved this! It mimicked the flavor of penne ala vodka. We all as a group ordered the pork shoulder pasta with the burrata on top. I usually dislike burrata but oh my goodness!! This was delightful!! What a beautiful flavor profile mixed with the pork shoulder. I was very shocked.

Overall, it’s good! the bread and beet salads are perfect! The gnocchi is a bit too soft for my taste, but the pork shoulder pasta is great, and the portion is huge. Overall, I’d say it’s good value for a hangout!