A little pricey for the portions but still really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
GingerL
If you want to be sat at a 24-30" round table in the middle of a very small dining room as a couple this is the place for you. Not impressed with the service, space, or menu. We did not stay so I cannot speak for their food.
PaulW
Well decorated and comfortable dining space in downtown Aurora. We joined some friends for dinner before seeing Billy Elliott at the Paramount. The food was wonderful and good portion size. I marked the Service Category Fair because a man wearing a security badge kept coming in and out of the restaurant. He was very disruptive, was acting like he was the manager with the staff, and at one point touched and handled one of our entree dishes as it was being delivered to the table. His presence in the space was inappropriate!
John W.
2 stars because the Banana Foster dessert. My wife and I were really looking forward to it since it's one our favorites. I did not expect to see it done like they do at Brennan's in New Orleans but this was bad. Tiny little scope of ice cream, over ripe mushy bananas and the sauce just wasn't up to par. My wife's dish was ok but light on the seafood except the calamari, which was the rings that are always over cooked. Even though these were not as bad as some places the were still overly chewy, plus the shrimp were over cooked. The sauce was good. I oredered Fettuccine Basil with chicken. It had way to much Pesto. but the Pesto was good. F on the dessert, c to c- on the food, b on the service. Might go back and give them another try but stay away from the pasta. Maybe their whitefish. Ambiance would be a C for over doing it with plastic flowers. Suggest the owner seek out a new recipe for the Banana Foster, even with fresh banana's it would not get more than a D-.
Gregory G.
The thing that stands out to me being a huge Chicken Marsala fan is the $42 price tag at this establishment. That is RIDICULOUS!!!! NEVER will I step foot in this place!!! What in the Hell are you people thinking???
Probably the worst dinner all year.... Where to start. The focaccia appetizer ($15) came out with odd bits of bread.... “Oh sorry, we ran out of focaccia” was the response. But only after we pointed it out. Both entrees were nothing like the dishes themselves should have been. Ingredients that shouldn't have been in the dish...l really odd. The spaghetti bolognese was like a soup! Either the kitchen simply doesn't know how to cook pasta dishes or its Latin sister Altiro is trying to make it a Mex-Italian blend... either way it doesn't work. Now we know why there were only 6 people in the place in a Thursday night. Soon to close. Never again. Terrible.....
Will probably not be back until the kinks are worked out. Music too loud, food not delivered at the same time, bartender couldn't make a screwdriver. The space is beautiful and food was pretty good but VERY pricey.
NellN
Loved the vibe and the staff. The food was pretty good - Latin twist on Italian. Could still work on some dishes but we will definitely be back! Very attentive friendly staff. Amazing cocktails!
BridgetP
Unfortunately, we will not be back. The service was "active ignore." It took 45 minutes to get a drinks. The pizza came out underdone. The only dish that was notable was the linguine. They added more seafood than noodle! Which was a great surprise. For an Italian restaurant, you would think they'd give you bread with your meal. The bread cost $4 for a piece of Italian bread. No oil, no parmesan. And when wer were done, they gifted themselves a 20% tip for their service. It was a great disappointment. It appeared it was the same for everyone. Very bizarre staffing for a Saturday night, after a Paramount performance. Upon finishing, a security guard followed us out to give us a tour of the piano bar in the basement. We politely said no and left. He was pushy and made us uncomfortable. It waa a weird experience. I do not recommend.
MasterT
Big Atiro fans, so we had to try this one. I am sorry it was a big disappointment. Great atmosphere and decor and service was good but please fix the food. Hope to give it another chance.
Our food was amazing! All four people in our party agreed -perfectly portioned and fantastic food. Good ambiance with candlelight on each table and climbing roses throughout. I liked that we could easily talk; it was not too loud. Beautiful, creative cocktails from the bar. They were very accommodating about meal timing for Paramount theatre attendees too. Wonderful experience. We will be back!
Tara W.
My friend and I went there today for lunch. I ordered the Cajun crab ravioli and fried calamari. Both were good. The calamari was perfectly breaded and not chewy. I loved the grilled lemon touch added to the plate. The crab ravioli was light and delicious. It had great presentation. My friend ordered the bruschetta that she enjoyed. It looked so fresh and lovely. She also got the salmon pasta dish that she enjoyed. The setting was great - tastefully decorated and set up. Red walls, good music, nice decor. A bit on the expensive side for lunch but I'd definitely go back. Enjoyed it!
Arthur S
Absolutely delicious food and awesome service. Great ambiance and friendly staff highly recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Appel
The restaurant was wonderful. The bar, not so much. It could have been so much better if they had professional bartenders and a complete liquor selection. The bar atmosphere was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop and Shrimp Risotto
KayK
Cute little place. Definitely make a reservation, it's tiny. Great atmosphere, great service, great food, and the piano bar downstairs was an awesome vibe and worked perfect for an after dinner cocktail and dessert!
A little pricey for the portions but still really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
If you want to be sat at a 24-30" round table in the middle of a very small dining room as a couple this is the place for you. Not impressed with the service, space, or menu. We did not stay so I cannot speak for their food.
Well decorated and comfortable dining space in downtown Aurora. We joined some friends for dinner before seeing Billy Elliott at the Paramount. The food was wonderful and good portion size. I marked the Service Category Fair because a man wearing a security badge kept coming in and out of the restaurant. He was very disruptive, was acting like he was the manager with the staff, and at one point touched and handled one of our entree dishes as it was being delivered to the table. His presence in the space was inappropriate!
2 stars because the Banana Foster dessert. My wife and I were really looking forward to it since it's one our favorites. I did not expect to see it done like they do at Brennan's in New Orleans but this was bad. Tiny little scope of ice cream, over ripe mushy bananas and the sauce just wasn't up to par. My wife's dish was ok but light on the seafood except the calamari, which was the rings that are always over cooked. Even though these were not as bad as some places the were still overly chewy, plus the shrimp were over cooked. The sauce was good. I oredered Fettuccine Basil with chicken. It had way to much Pesto. but the Pesto was good. F on the dessert, c to c- on the food, b on the service. Might go back and give them another try but stay away from the pasta. Maybe their whitefish. Ambiance would be a C for over doing it with plastic flowers. Suggest the owner seek out a new recipe for the Banana Foster, even with fresh banana's it would not get more than a D-.
The thing that stands out to me being a huge Chicken Marsala fan is the $42 price tag at this establishment. That is RIDICULOUS!!!! NEVER will I step foot in this place!!! What in the Hell are you people thinking???
Probably the worst dinner all year.... Where to start. The focaccia appetizer ($15) came out with odd bits of bread.... “Oh sorry, we ran out of focaccia” was the response. But only after we pointed it out. Both entrees were nothing like the dishes themselves should have been. Ingredients that shouldn't have been in the dish...l really odd. The spaghetti bolognese was like a soup! Either the kitchen simply doesn't know how to cook pasta dishes or its Latin sister Altiro is trying to make it a Mex-Italian blend... either way it doesn't work. Now we know why there were only 6 people in the place in a Thursday night. Soon to close. Never again. Terrible.....
Will probably not be back until the kinks are worked out. Music too loud, food not delivered at the same time, bartender couldn't make a screwdriver. The space is beautiful and food was pretty good but VERY pricey.
Loved the vibe and the staff. The food was pretty good - Latin twist on Italian. Could still work on some dishes but we will definitely be back! Very attentive friendly staff. Amazing cocktails!
Unfortunately, we will not be back. The service was "active ignore." It took 45 minutes to get a drinks. The pizza came out underdone. The only dish that was notable was the linguine. They added more seafood than noodle! Which was a great surprise. For an Italian restaurant, you would think they'd give you bread with your meal. The bread cost $4 for a piece of Italian bread. No oil, no parmesan. And when wer were done, they gifted themselves a 20% tip for their service. It was a great disappointment. It appeared it was the same for everyone. Very bizarre staffing for a Saturday night, after a Paramount performance. Upon finishing, a security guard followed us out to give us a tour of the piano bar in the basement. We politely said no and left. He was pushy and made us uncomfortable. It waa a weird experience. I do not recommend.
Big Atiro fans, so we had to try this one. I am sorry it was a big disappointment. Great atmosphere and decor and service was good but please fix the food. Hope to give it another chance.
Restaurantji Recommends
Our food was amazing! All four people in our party agreed -perfectly portioned and fantastic food. Good ambiance with candlelight on each table and climbing roses throughout. I liked that we could easily talk; it was not too loud. Beautiful, creative cocktails from the bar. They were very accommodating about meal timing for Paramount theatre attendees too. Wonderful experience. We will be back!
My friend and I went there today for lunch. I ordered the Cajun crab ravioli and fried calamari. Both were good. The calamari was perfectly breaded and not chewy. I loved the grilled lemon touch added to the plate. The crab ravioli was light and delicious. It had great presentation. My friend ordered the bruschetta that she enjoyed. It looked so fresh and lovely. She also got the salmon pasta dish that she enjoyed. The setting was great - tastefully decorated and set up. Red walls, good music, nice decor. A bit on the expensive side for lunch but I'd definitely go back. Enjoyed it!
Absolutely delicious food and awesome service. Great ambiance and friendly staff highly recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was wonderful. The bar, not so much. It could have been so much better if they had professional bartenders and a complete liquor selection. The bar atmosphere was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop and Shrimp Risotto
Cute little place. Definitely make a reservation, it's tiny. Great atmosphere, great service, great food, and the piano bar downstairs was an awesome vibe and worked perfect for an after dinner cocktail and dessert!