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My schedule had been up in the air and I hadn't gotten a reservation in advance, the lovely hostess put me on the wait-list but alerted us almost immediately of two spots at the bar opening up. The bartender amidst the Friday night crush of customers still managed to be attentive and personable. Was more than knowledgeable, giving a recommendations on a perfect Italian Grüner complimenting a plentiful Formaggi and Salumi plate, and a memorable Sicilian red blend that paired wonderfully with both a shrimp and lentils special with prosciutto, and a hearty and savory eggplant special layered with basil, tomato sauce, and fontina melty and delcious. The desserts were heartbreaking-ly good, do not miss the Chocolate Pudding. Magnificent.

The food is bland and expensive. The customers annoying and loud. Only the waitresses and the bartender were lovely.

Title says it all... Called three times, each time all I got was "order's gone out, just wait a bit longer." 90 minutes later I had a soggy salad on front of me. Food's good, but don't trust them to be on time.

Zampa was good and the food was very fresh, the bruschetta was some of the best I've had as was the lasagna. However, it's never a good sign when the waiter announces at the beginning of the meal "I'm going to shout at you all night" because it was so loud. I couldn't hear myself speak or the person next to me. While the noise eventually calmed down, I'm not sure the food outweighed the noise level.

They were packed when my dog and I walked by their open door. I wanted something to eat and take home, and a lovely waitress came to the door, brought me a menu, and graciously offered water for me and my dog. She suggested the Lasagna (a special) which was excellent if a smaller portion than I wished for. It was delish. Also I took a portion of their caponata. It was different, interesting, and also excellent. This is certainly a spot I would adopt for regular lunches.

Went the other night for some wine and cheese, sat at the bar and the bartender was both knowledgeable and friendly. I was looking for a dry, crisp white wine and took his suggestion - he promptly asked if I like the wine and I replied that it was sweet - he tried it and promptly said the wine had gone bad and replaced with a wine of our choice. No grumbling on his part, he was actually embarrassed....great service - cheese plate was ok.....unfortunately we had already eaten but will go back and test the menu.

All I can say is abfab! Finally an unpretentious place where the staff knows their stuff in this hood but is still elegant and all at reasonable prices. My tops are the speck and bressola, and the tuna tartare.