Sfoglina Van Ness

Dined tonight during Valentine's Day weekend. We've always enjoyed dining here and tonight's dinner was no exception. They had a special prix-fixed menu for Valentine's Day priced at $98 per person. I thought this was a great deal considering how much food they serve you. My wife also got the wine pairing for $45- you get four glasses of wine, so it's a good deal. Natalia was our waitress and she was great. She was very friendly and service as usual was spot on. I opted for a la carte and got our usual Grilled Spiced Wild Calamari - still delicious and the Pappardelle. This is one of my favorite dishes here. Most of the pasta dishes here are really good, so you can't go wrong with any of those selections. For the special Valentine's Day menu, the Beef Tartare & Smoked Bone Marrow

We had a wonderful experience! Sat at the bar and had the Shrimp scampi and white bean hummus appetizers, which were great. The happy hour super Tuscan is a great red. The chicken Parm is super tasty and the Shishido peppers are a great side. Only disappointment was the meatball appetizer which was flat. Special shout out to Justin at the bar. He's great!

Great atmosphere with classy, interesting touches like vintage pasta making tools, abstract chandelier, eating nooks including a pretty cute private room for parties. We sat on the covered patio in cold weather and were cozy with their heaters and garden decor (roses, spanish moss). Had the house made pasta special with wild mushrooms, fresh herbs and cheese. Tried a bite of my husband's gnocchi bowl and it was deep with flavor. Slightly expensive but worth it.

Saylor provided one of the best experiences ever. She was patient, knowledgeable, professional and courteous. We had a complicated group ( 10 PAX from 8 y.o. to 94 y.o) and she navigated the whole chaos like a swan. The place is nice, but somewhat too "white" in the decor, JMHO and to each his own. Food was good, but pasta was a let down because we all expected our pasta to be served " al dente" and we didn't get that. Next time we'll make sure to specify that. Prawns were excellent just grilled in butter and black pepper. Quality food needs no "rubs" nor sauces. Do NOT miss the Gianduja cake. It was truly the star of the show. I had to fight fiercely to keep my portion safe, and I wasn't that successful 🤣 And, coffee was very nice. Not overly roasted and just "au point".

Top notch Italian food. I enjoyed my experience here as well the food and ambiance. The indoor outdoor patio is a nice place to sit. Even on a warmer day it's pretty cool in there creating a very pleasant dining experience. The menu is pretty large with plenty of things to choose from and my service was good.