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The place was dead for a Saturday evening, so we were seated quickly. The main dining area was decorated with beautiful paintings, yet the tables lacked tablecloths or centerpieces, making the place feel like a nicely decorated Dennys rather than an Italian restaurant. Having paper napkins at the table didn't help the vibe. The waitress (Ariana) was sweet and greeted us kindly. She brought our drinks and bread to the table quickly, given no other customers in the place.
The food.
The crabcake I ordered for an appetizer was overly salty, as was the sauce it was drowning in, so I sent it back. The salad was crisp enough, and their dressing was not overbearing. However, neither of us finished it. The table bread tasted as if it were microwaved to warm it up, although the staff claimed it had not been. I ordered the shrimp and veg for the main course, and my son had the Chicken Fed-Alfredo. Both of which were ok at best. The chicken was a bit chewy, and the vegetables were slightly overcooked.
Overall, 3 stars is fair. This would not be a date night destination, nor do they try to be. But the staff makes up for the food.
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Understaffed. Ignoring the banquet area, it was slightly more than half full. Order taken relatively quickly, but it was an hour before the main course arrived. We occupied the time with salads (OK), fried cheese (good), and soup (outstanding). The soup would be worth coming back for, had anything else been above average. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Both the salmon and the redfish were overcooked, and the breading (on both sides) on the redfish was as thick as the fish itself and soggy from the "special sauce." Sadly, both were just warm, not even barely hot. This is not the old Nick's (Nick passed away), not even the new Nick's (that incarnation of ownership failed, I have read), but the new, new Nick's. They are struggling, and we wish them well, but we will not be returning until there is evidence of significant improvement in both preparation and service.
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I wasn't expecting much of this little restaurant in the middle of nowhere, but their food is delightful.
The Alfredo sauce is light and creamy in a way that balances well. It's not too heavy nor is it too light, and goes down smooth with a delightful flavor.
The lemoncello cake I had for desert was so tasty that it made me make faces that I shouldn't be making in public.
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