"First time trying this restaurant, we dined in, Saturday evening, staff friendly and efficient, and I 'm really conflicted about the food, it was both really fantastic, and yet hubby wasn 't happy. Four of five stars for the food, and a small observation. When we arrived, we were guided to the bar to order drinks and our meal, then were given a table after a few minutes While this may be convenient for the staff and those who drink, it was unfortunately very triggering to my recovering alcoholic husband, who very awkwardly sat at the bar and tried to focus on what he wanted to eat. I realize in Wisconsin, we are the exception rather than the rule, but it would be nice to have a neutral sitting area for the non-drinkers. For the food, it had some really high points and a couple of blah, tired moments. We had salad with our dinners, dressings were bottled, which is okay but not my preference. The salad was fresh, clean, not dripping wet like some other places, and had quality toppings, which counts for a lot these days. The veal marsala was incredible. It was one of the best things I have eaten since moving to Manitowoc. Pasta with salsa Rosa was delicious, portions very decent. Hubby had the lasagna, and baby had a personal pizza. She loved it, tons of cheese and toppings, a small 6 or 7 pie. Hubs did not like the lasagna because he said the noodles were mush, but liked the large meatball that comes with the dinner. It 's covered in sauce and mozzarella cheese, and is a decently large portion. I agree with him on the texture, the noodles were thin sheets without the fluted edge, and were as tender as layers of melted cheese. He swore noodles were no-bake sheets. Tasty, but very mushy. Hubs wants to give a thumbs down but there were some solid dishes here, and I will definitely be back for that veal again."
