Skylight Gardens

A great date spot with tasty cocktails and good food options. Definitely on the pricier side over all but that's to be expected with the location and atmosphere. There was soft live music for most of the dinner service. Some of the plating choices are visuals first, practicality second which is okay but does lead to some difficulty in figuring out how to go about eating the food.

A great little restaurant with nice ambiance and great service. We came in as walk ins and they were so accommodating to get us a table without a reservation. Service was great and so was the food. Enjoyed the homemade pasta.

This restaurant has great ambiance. Beautiful skylight in the ceiling sort of a rotunda area. Food is good service is excellent. Good parking around the restaurant. Nice and quiet and can be very romantic. The middle of Westwood so you can walk after dinner to walk off the amazing desserts. I would definitely go again.

Such a great romantic place where you can get some amazing Steak, Salmon, Pasta, Burgers or Chilean Sea Bass. They also have a parking structure across the street where they'll validate for the whole day. The issue there is that structure ramp going up is very narrow. The food we ordered here tonight was delicious. I got the salmon with their special sauce on the side since I wasn't a fan of it with French fries as my substitute from the mashed potatoes and spinach. My fiancée got the Chilean Sea Bass which she said was good but some part was over cooked. My friend got their pasta and his fiancée got a chicken pasta. The restaurant is also dog friendly too because the older couple seating next to us brought their dog and their server give the dog water. Our food did take a while to come out but it was worth the wait. Our waiter was very attentive to our table and answered all our questions. The dessert the girls picked was the Cicoccolatissimo which is like a chocolate lava cake, the girls really loved it. Also if you're a soda fan, they have Mexican cola here but there no free refills.

5 out of 5 stars for this upscale Italian hot spot. The interior is breathtaking. Staff was as friendly as can be. They put so much work into the food, made with the freshest ingredients imported straight from Italy.🇮🇹 Try their Spaghetti Bolognese, it will not disappoint, I promise. Extensive Wine list with craft cocktails made to perfection. Keep at it Folks, you’re doing everything right!

Great drinks, nice atmosphere, and good service. Updates 9/14/2023. My last visit was on a Thursday. They had a sign out front that read "Live Music, Thursday - Saturday." So, I was looking forward to that. But, I was greeted with "there is a private event at 8:30. I asked what time it was. 7:25... I decided to stay. The beet salad was alright. If it was me, I would chop up the beets and toss them in the dressing, put the crispy pieces on top, then a scoop of that delicious buratta :) the pear and gorgonzola ravioli wasn't as good as the last time I was in. The ravioli was twisted at the top, which made it too doughy. I am attributing the difference to the impending event (*fingers crossed*).

I much enjoyed my dinner here. The food is Italian, but with a big Mexican influence. Portions are not really big, but okay. The house wine was great for the price. The atmosphere is great inside, I felt myself very comfortable, not mentioning that the service was very fast.

I had visited years ago when this was the Hamlet Gardens. Still an amazing room with huge domed skylight in the middle. Now it has a more Italian menu but retains the famous old table side guacamole. The chicken piccata was perfectly tender with a sauce that was good enough to drink. My friends also loved the steak frites as well as a pasta dish with goat cheese and spicy sausage. They have valet parking and it is a walk from most of UCLA.

A great date spot with tasty cocktails and good food options. Definitely on the pricier side over all but that's to be expected with the location and atmosphere. There was soft live music for most of the dinner service. Some of the plating choices are visuals first, practicality second which is okay but does lead to some difficulty in figuring out how to go about eating the food.

A great little restaurant with nice ambiance and great service. We came in as walk ins and they were so accommodating to get us a table without a reservation. Service was great and so was the food. Enjoyed the homemade pasta.

This restaurant has great ambiance. Beautiful skylight in the ceiling sort of a rotunda area. Food is good service is excellent. Good parking around the restaurant. Nice and quiet and can be very romantic. The middle of Westwood so you can walk after dinner to walk off the amazing desserts. I would definitely go again.

Such a great romantic place where you can get some amazing Steak, Salmon, Pasta, Burgers or Chilean Sea Bass. They also have a parking structure across the street where they'll validate for the whole day. The issue there is that structure ramp going up is very narrow. The food we ordered here tonight was delicious. I got the salmon with their special sauce on the side since I wasn't a fan of it with French fries as my substitute from the mashed potatoes and spinach. My fiancée got the Chilean Sea Bass which she said was good but some part was over cooked. My friend got their pasta and his fiancée got a chicken pasta. The restaurant is also dog friendly too because the older couple seating next to us brought their dog and their server give the dog water. Our food did take a while to come out but it was worth the wait. Our waiter was very attentive to our table and answered all our questions. The dessert the girls picked was the Cicoccolatissimo which is like a chocolate lava cake, the girls really loved it. Also if you're a soda fan, they have Mexican cola here but there no free refills.

5 out of 5 stars for this upscale Italian hot spot. The interior is breathtaking. Staff was as friendly as can be. They put so much work into the food, made with the freshest ingredients imported straight from Italy.🇮🇹 Try their Spaghetti Bolognese, it will not disappoint, I promise. Extensive Wine list with craft cocktails made to perfection. Keep at it Folks, you’re doing everything right!

Great drinks, nice atmosphere, and good service. Updates 9/14/2023. My last visit was on a Thursday. They had a sign out front that read "Live Music, Thursday - Saturday." So, I was looking forward to that. But, I was greeted with "there is a private event at 8:30. I asked what time it was. 7:25... I decided to stay. The beet salad was alright. If it was me, I would chop up the beets and toss them in the dressing, put the crispy pieces on top, then a scoop of that delicious buratta :) the pear and gorgonzola ravioli wasn't as good as the last time I was in. The ravioli was twisted at the top, which made it too doughy. I am attributing the difference to the impending event (*fingers crossed*).

I much enjoyed my dinner here. The food is Italian, but with a big Mexican influence. Portions are not really big, but okay. The house wine was great for the price. The atmosphere is great inside, I felt myself very comfortable, not mentioning that the service was very fast.

I had visited years ago when this was the Hamlet Gardens. Still an amazing room with huge domed skylight in the middle. Now it has a more Italian menu but retains the famous old table side guacamole. The chicken piccata was perfectly tender with a sauce that was good enough to drink. My friends also loved the steak frites as well as a pasta dish with goat cheese and spicy sausage. They have valet parking and it is a walk from most of UCLA.

We made a reservation here for a weekend evening and it was very packed. It looked like there were a lot of regulars. The service was fantastic. I loved the breadsticks. I ordered the spaghetti and it was delicious. The interior is pretty with a skylight (hence the name). The food is like typical Italian food.

Great place to have dinner in Westwood! Came here for dinner with colleagues and the ambience was lovely and the food delicious. Menu is large enough to please any palate but not overwhelming. I ordered the Strozzapreti Norcina and it was absolutely delicious! The cream sauce with the sausage was to die for. The noodle was a very unique handmade shape and much thicker than other pasta noodles - divine. Appetizers were good but neither stood out to be superb. Service was pleasant. Loved having live music, but the music sometimes got very loud and it became difficult to hear in a conversation - would have been more appropriate if the music selection was less "dramatic" and more mellow. I will pass along ratings from my other colleagues: Salmon 4/5 Short rib 5/5 Ravioli 5/5 Sea bass 5/5 Overall I recommend coming here to enjoy some live music while enjoying a delicious dinner. Be sure to ask for a seat at the lounge for a more lively atmosphere!

The food here was good but not the best Italian food I've ever had. It got the job done. The ambience is very cute and date night vibes but would not come back again. It was very hard to get the servers attention especially when we needed to get something fixed. The service is very friendly but hard to tag down.

Sadly Skylight Gardebs is definitely closed as of January 2024, though the website is still up and the voicemail has not been updated. The space is for lease and the furniture has been cleared out.

Came here for a work dinner. Made reservations and honestly, we arrived late. They did call us to check in and we did let them know ahead of time. Not really the best place for big parties if you're not in a private room, but the poor experience came from when we asked if we could move tables, the gentlemen who seems like a manager was not personable at all. I observed him all night, the way he spoke to staff? From a distance, it's almost belittling. Snapping his fingers in the air to get his coworkers attention? Not a good look. The food was ok, i expected a better flavor for the marsala. The appetizers were good and the waiters treated us exceptionally. It does get pretty busy which is great, but i say this time and time again, we're in a day and age where there needs to be a new found appreciation for customers who spend their hard earned money at your business.

It was my first visit to Skylight Gardens this past weekend for a graduation diner. I'm glad we got a private area in library type setting against a very wide window against the wall enough for a large party. Overall, the food was good. Service wise, it could have been better. I think Skylight should train their servers to understand the menu thoroughly. I believe our server was challenged by some of the simple questions. And the server that presented our desserts, yelled out the dishes so we could raise our hands one at a time. I loved the desserts... especially the Pandora Bread Pudding. Standard drip coffee tasted a little too watered down. So...maybe try a cappuccino or latte instead? Skylight offers valet. $12 with a validation. Normally $15. For the record, I did add on a 20% tip and hopefully it went directly to our server(s)... management just needs to train them better. Depending on the time of day and occasion, I'd be open to coordinate a gathering here.

Came here for graduation dinner celebration. All i can say is wow! We had such an amazing experience. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. Due to the crowds from graduation and US open they were out of a few things but were very accommodating and took care of us even with some of our first entree choices being unavailable. Our waiter Alex was absolutely amazing. Such a gem in the heart of westwood! And the live music was so good! Such a fun evening!

The service and the vibe of the restaurant gives you such a nice experience. Would be great for date nights or family gatherings. We had the lasagna and spaghetti meatballs which were good.

Food was AWSOME!! Loved everything about this place will definitely come back again! I highly recommend it to everyone!

For such an expensive and highly rated place, I was expecting much higher quality and authenticity when it came to their Italian food offerings, especially for a city like Los Angeles. The service, dishes, and drinks were underwhelming, and it was definitely a bit of a disappointing experience for me. Free starter: we were given these small, skinny bread stick crackers instead of traditional bread. Bruschetta burrata: the salami and bread were delicious, but the burrata was quite cold, as if they just pulled it from the refrigerator. Linguine pescatore: good portion of seafood (including clams, mussels and shrimp) but the portion of linguine was disproportionately small. The marinara was also extremely underwhelming in flavor, which was such a shame considering the freshness of the seafood. Hotel nacionale: ordered this after finding out they were out of the Empress' New Groove, and while this was a decent cocktail, it definitely wasn't impressive.

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with a full bar and great Italian / American food. Staff has always been friendly and the ambiance in both the main dining room and cocktail lounge take you right out of the noise of surrounding westwood village. Recommend their martinis and manhattans, as well as any of the hand made pastas. Biggest surprise was the burger (not pictured in my review). Arguably one of the best in LA. Definitely try it.

Birthday dinner was amazing. Everyone loved their dish and presentation was gorgeous. Tiramisu incredible. Can't wait to go back!

I'm downgrading my review because of the way they made the Aperol spritz. They used Champaign (bruit) instead of Prosecco ( not sure why) and they added lime juice. Again not sure why. Didn't taste as good as before when I ordered it. We still Love this restaurant and will come back

Wow! Returned back to Westwood after years of being away. I was informed by local businesses that this place abruptly closed permanently before the Christmas holiday. The interior of the restaurant appears to be fully vacated.

Following up - 11/8/23 The owner had reached out here after my initial comment to help rectify the exorbitant bill. Unfortunately, his comment reflects only words without action -zero follow-through. Very disappointing.

Got dinner with co-workers here and the food was great! My co workers visit this place every time they are in town. The happy hour on weekdays from 5-7 is pretty good, discounted wines and shareable apps. The house red blend was delicious. For apps we ordered the spinach artichoke dip and garlic fries. The fries could have definitely used more garlic on top. One of my co workers mentioned the food can be inconsistent here i.e blistered brussel sprouts sometimes come out amazing and sometimes come out as just boiled Brussels. For dinner I ordered the penne arrabiatta which was SO good. I generally ask for chili flakes or hot sauce on the side but this dish was so flavorful and had a good amount of spice I didn't need any extra! The waitress was very accommodating when we asked for separate checks at a table of 6. There are a few sides to the restaurant so keep an eye out if you're taking an Uber. Very spacious restaurant, great for large groups. Recommend to make reservations.

We had a terrific business dinner here. The upbeat ambiance is modern and roomy under the sklylight/dome. Our server was terrific-- friendly and provided good pacing for our courses. The calamari and bruschetta made for a great start and everyone enjoyed their entrees ranging from seafood linguini and cioppino, to chicken Marsala. A keeper in Westwood!

This is our second time coming to this place and it exceeded our expectations once again. This time my boyfriend found hair in his pasta. As soon as we alerted the staff, they took the pasta off of our bill, gave us a new one, and gave us a free dessert. The manager came to apologize to us two times and even hand delivered the dessert that they gave us for free. The food here is absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend. They provide free bread (not pictured) for free as well! The customer service is superb. I can't wait till we come here again!

This is a beautiful spot in the middle of Westwood. We wanted to go somewhere nice for lunch and to commemorate the end of the year, and we're so glad we chose here. The atmosphere gives off the vibe of elegance. I could imagine it being great for a date night or girls night out or an upscale happy hour. We ended up being seated in lounge chairs which was kind of the perfect comfort for our nice but still fairly casual lunch. We started off with the calamari, which tasted great. They even added in some fried zucchini. I know that's just a filler that's less expensive but I thought it was smart because it made the dish seem like more without sacrificing on how delicious it was. For my entree, I got the fettucine alla bolognese. You could tell the bolognese was made well and authentically, and not just any regular meat sauce. I thought the pasta tasted delicious, fresh, and al dente. Overall it's not the most amazing food I've ever had, and it is pretty pricey, but I was satisfied enough that I would not mind recommending it for a nice meal out.

Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! GET THE SHORT RIB BENEDICT FOR BRUNCH!! I have been eyeing this place for years and never had a chance to try it til today. The short rib sauce is PHENOMENAL!!! I came here with 3 French guys from Paris (one was a 4 year old the other two grown men with a very sophisticated palate) and they all but licked their plates!! The fries (that the 4 year old got) are very clearly hand cut and beautifully seasoned. The fingerling potatoes that come with the Benedict are amazing as well. Our friend said that he will definitely be bringing his wife back to try the food. My better half and I agree and will also come back for dinner this time. Highly recommended!

I will say this place is beautiful in the interior! It has a really fun vibe for a nicer dinner. The food was good, but the lemonade was definitely overpriced for the quality. It was easy enough to make a reservation for a large group with them, which was also helpful. Overall, nice Italian food for Westwood.

I enjoyed having dinner here at Skylight Gardens. I wanted to get some pasta and it was a great decision to come here. I order Strozzapreti Norcina and it was delicious. Though the portions didn't seem large, it most definitely filled me up. My friend got the Strozzapreti Salmone and it was just as good. Fresh pasta! Need I say anymore. For a nice fine dinner in an intimate setting, I'd highly recommend it. The waiter did get lost for a minute during our visit, but for the most part, this was a great experience.

3.3/5 - we came with a reservation and were seated quickly. the space is quite large with a bar area and two conjoined rooms for seating. the ambiance is very nice for dinner with live music. - the fettuccine, spaghetti and meat balls, and salads all fell flat. the spaghetti and meat balls tasted like jarred sauce, came with 3 meatballs that were mushy, and the pasta was not al dente. the fettuccine was also not cooked al dente and felt like it had been sitting out. the vinaigrette on the salad was oddly sweet and heavy. we could not finish any of the dishes and would not recommend. - the prosciutto and burrata starter was decent and good quality. the portion was great to share. - the Chilean sea bass was well seared and the asparagus was nicely cooked. the tempura was soggy though. - the wine list was solid - the service was alright but they took awhile to come around and weren't very friendly towards us. - overall i was disappointed by the food and did not think it was worth the price. the ambiance is very nice with live music and nice seating.

A great little restaurant with nice ambiance and great service. We came in as walk ins and they were so accommodating to get us a table without a reservation. Service was great and so was the food. Enjoyed the homemade pasta.

Outrageous! Manager hung up on me, didn't recognize any fault despite sending out a delivery with no food safety, missing items. Never setting foot here again.

I had a small group gathering for a Celebration of Life. To say it was unprofessional and inadequate would be an understatement. I had been to this restaurant years ago, in better days apparently. When we arrived the windows were absolutely filthy which gave me the first indication, that the restaurant was not what it once was. The manager assured us the place would look beautiful and he understood the importance of the occasion. However, we got there and from the get go it was a disaster. The door was locked, there were no table cloths on the tables and nothing was ready. No plates for the appetizers, no wine glasses. In fact he was rushing around trying to get the other part of the restaurant ready. Guests started arriving before anything was ready, they were still putting the cloths on and I was asking what they had to make the tables look presentable as they were just going to leave them empty with white cloths on. Thankfully they produced some candles. The drinks table was not even ready, no glasses, no plates for the canapes which were arriving. There was no music and a confusion of how to pipe the music into the room (the room itself was very nice!) Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse - the quality of the food was terrible, almost inedible. It cost over $50.00 per person for appetizers and the space. A tip was already added, apparently the servers came over and asked one of the organizers that they didn't get the tips, so if we wanted to add more they would get it. I would not recommend this restaurant at all. I can see why it is closed. It was actually an insult given the manager said he would make sure everything was beautiful and ran smoothly. Shame on him.

Great menu, awesome staff, wonderful food and the ambiance had that 70's vibe. Will be back next time in town.

Great theater location to the Geffen! Happy Hour! Poor value. $19 for dribbles of tuna.

Overpriced Italian food. Tryna be way fancier than it tastes. The bread they gave us was warm but stale. Calamari was good but nothing special. Got the pear and Gorgonzola ravioli which was a bit too perfumy for my taste. Also the ravioli looked like dumplings and felt very doughy. The servers also made my friends and I feel a bit awkward. The servers were walking around us but took a long time to take our order. We saw one server being asked to take our order but he didn't want to so he made his coworker take our order. Felt kinda unwanted in the restaurant lol. Would not go again there are so many better options.

Very disappointed. I booked a New Years Eve dinner reservation well in advance. I received a confirmation email so I thought all was well. BUT my wife walked by the restaurant yesterday to find a note pasted on their front door saying "We're closed until the new year." WTF. How come they take reservations when they're closed. At this late date, we're unable to make a reservation with one of their competitors. We feel totally screwed!

Was here for a work holiday party. The appetizers were all great (tried the bruschetta, the calamari, and the guac). Ordered the caesar salad, salmon, and chocolate lava cake. All great!

We've been here twice now and were seated in the bar because we choose a window table. The room is stunning with comfortable chairs. The service was excellent during both visits. Exceptional with Jesse(bartender). All the staff seem to be attentive at just the right times; I left a folder at the table and someone was bringing it out as I turn to go back for it. The food was very good to excellent on both occasions. Salmon was excellent and perfectly done, lovely sauce. The veggies ... were stunningly beautiful and cooked perfectly: asparagus, spinach and broccolini. Minestrone soup beautiful broth with lovely chunky veggies. Guacamole was perfectly spiced as ordered. Calamari was good.

I absolutely adore this place!!! I can't say enough about how amazing my experience was! I came into town because I was getting spinal surgery at UCLA and stopped for a bite here. Right off the bat the wait staff was very welcoming. The atmosphere was extremely romantic. I love the vibe!! Our waiter was also the bartender and very personable. He gave great recommendations and the food was delicious!!! I would eat here every single day if I could! The wagyu meatballs in the Parmesan marinara were to die for! The hand rolled pasta legit made my year thus far!! Thank you guys for making my night a memorable one :)

UPDATE: The manager reached out and explained things. For that reason I increased the star. We went to the skylight lounge for happy hour. The food and was service was good. However, the manager decided to clean the floors while we were there. The overwhelming smell of the floor cleaner gave us such a bad headache that we had to get out of there as soon as possible. Another couple also walked out because of the smell. And when I complained to the manager, he offered to buy me a drink. That is after I paid the bill. Why would I want to stay longer in that place and have another drink? Suggest management be more considerate of their clients. Too bad, it was one of my favorite restaurants.

Love this place!! Anthony and the staff are amazing and have great hospitality! The food is soooo good. Nothing is ever left on my plate haha Cheers to many more visits!

Great food and service hands down The food was greasy and good service was top notch very attentive

WOW! So impressed with the food from Skylight Garden. From the complimentary bread, to the meatball appetizer, to the short rib entree, all the way to the sticky toffee dessert. Everything they served made me want to come back for more. The majority of the pasta is made from scratch in house. Everyone's meals were so good that people insisted that others at the table try some of their meal. Two people at the table said the Brussel sprouts were the best they had ever tasted. We look forward to finding an excuse to return. Worth every penny for the food, and the amazing ambience is an added bonus.

Awesome Friday night in Westwood with the best live music trio! Food was fabulous as always. Attentive waitstaff- Anthony and Jesse are the best ! #WestwoodCa great ambiance and excellent food. Haven't heard live music since COVID in a restaurant. The guacamole is freshly made, great chicken piccata and skinny margaritas! I've been going here since 1985. It changed names but one of my favorite places in WLA!

Came here before a show at Geffen Playhouse. Was so pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and vibe. Service was attentive and friendly and food was very good. Linguini pescatore: packed full of seafood with a delicious sauce. Absolutely love the bowl that this was served in with smaller bowl attached for the shells. Fettuccini bolognese: perfectly made pasta and a rich meaty sauce. Sea bass: looked delicious and enjoyed by the person who ordered it

Oh man this place was such a delight! We went here in a Sunday afternoon and it was perfect because it wasnt busy at all. It felt like we rented the place for ourselves lol but I highly suggest that you make a reservation just in case. I can definitely see this place being packed at peak hours. Anyway, first off, the interior looked really elegant. It's a good place for romantic lunch/dinner. Service was good too, we got our appetizer really quick and we got our main course just in time. We got the calamari for our appetizer. It was so good! Perfectly crunchy and the sauce was flavorful. For our entrees, we got the spicy pasta (forgot what it's actually called) and the salmon. Both tasted really good! I'll probably be back here to try out the steak frites. Would definitely recommend it for people who are celebrating special occasions!

I went here with my boyfriend for New Years Dinner. We were immediately seated at a table by the bar. It was pouring rain outside so it was to be seated so quickly. I ordered a pear, gorgonzola ravioli-it was delicious! My boyfriend ordered the seafood pasta, which he absolutely loved! Also received some warm bread and breadsticks. I had the bartender surprise me with a vodka drink-loved it! Ordered 2!! The game was on-so my boyfriend was extremely happy!! We will definitely be back!!

My fiancé and I took our friend out to Skylight Gardens as a thank you, we had been previously and had a good experience. This time we all had the same entree and we all got sick late that night. Three people from two separate households. If that was the end of the story I wouldn't post this because, it happens. I am posting this because of the way we were treated afterwards by the manager David. When I called to speak with him and let him know what happened he was incredibly defensive, non-apologetic and took zero responsibility, even suggesting we must have been ill from something else. His tone eventually changed and he promised to make it up to us, have us back to the restaurant or send us something. Well, he must have changed his mind again because after that he failed to return my call and two emails to follow-up. No way to treat good customers at a high-end restaurant. We won't be back.

Food was really great as was the service. It was very charming inside. The staff was very helpful. The entire experience was awesome!

This place is just mehhh. It eats, it makes a stinky and the ambience is lovely. It just ain't great. What it is, is better than most of the joints in Westwood Village. As an eater and judger of food, like my life depends on it, it's good enough. The place is clean and friendly enough. But they ain't doing anything inventive or risky. There's no spice up in here. This is where the ladies whom lunch have lunch and order a salad and roasted chicken. This is the kind of place where your rich grandma would take you when she's visiting you at UCLA I mean, if you had a rich grandma, which I don't. But oh well. So, if you're going to the Geffen or visiting your therapist of dentist which are all in BH, or Westwood, this place is fine. It's pricey, but appropriate for the times and the real estate. Enjoy your salad and your view of ladies in pricey yoga pants and pearls.

Made a reservation on Valentine's Day and received no communication that guests could only order pre fixe. This was my second time there, and I was hesitant to go back because on the first trip, service was incredibly slow. We decided against the pre fixe, and they did allow us to sit at the bar to order drinks. We waited 15 minutes, never saw a server, so left. That said, ambiance is great. Neat spot. And they make some interesting cocktails. Wish the service was better.

One of our favorite restaurants. Excellent food, drinks, and atmosphere! The service is amazing as well. Highly recommend.

I did not eat here (yet), I stopped by for an old fashioned as recommended by a friend. The place was quite full and I sat at the bar. The bar service and old fashioned were great. The food menu looked good and reasonably priced. I'd definitely return for a bit.

Came here for happy hour because they were dog friendly. We were seated in their nice outside area and even though it was kinda chilly the heat lamps did their job. The Happy/Social hour menu was pretty varied offering a wide variety of items to choose from, we had the calamari, short rib sliders, and short rib nachos, as well a wandering mule and red blend wine. Everything was tasty and satisfying. The service was good when staff came to the table, but it was slow (maybe short-staffed?). I would suggest coming kinda prepared and ready to order as soon as you can. That way you have time to enjoy the social hour offerings.

Overall solid eats. We had a great dinner outside and opted to bring the pup. They still had the outdoor street set up from Covid. Though I'm not sure if they will keep that space but they made it look really cute with plants and a lot of lights. We were pretty comfortable with the heaters. It was pretty busy as early as 530pm and was getting super packed when we were heading out around 715pm. Service was really efficient and friendly. Bread came out fast with this really delicious olive oil. Their drinks were a super fun take on classics and they were strong. I wanted to try all their signature cocktails but settled on the Wandering Mule and Empress New Groove. Food came out really fast too. I loved my chicken piccata, though the sauce was too lemony for my husband. I tend to go over board with lemon and anything acidic so this sauce was really good to me lol The hubs ordered strozzapreti norcina. The pasta was excellent and sauce was very flavorful but a little too spicy for me. He loved it. We were pretty full but when the dessert menu came around, I saw there was sticky toffee pudding. I have this thing whenever I see this dessert I have to order it and give it a try. This version was very enjoyable. It was soaked tastefully with no heavy drizzle sauce that you may see at other places. It wasn't too sweet and very manageable to eat. We enjoyed our dinner as it checked off every item but I felt there wasn't a wow factor that made me want to go back and ordered the same item again.