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Fritto Misto is located in California. This place is located in the Hermosa Beach area.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good here. very kid friendly.. and corkage fee is $2 per head .. which is EXCELLENT! My husband ordered the atomic something... which was very flavorful. I made my pasta with the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience here was amazing! The pasta was some of the freshest and best I've ever had and the server was very helpful and friendly.I've been here a few more times and I still love this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good and FRESH which is always uncertain but a major plus. No matter what, bring your own wine because drinking on the cheap only makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to eat in Hermosa. I won't rehash all the other comments. Great place if you want to stay away from the pier crowd or eat there and bar hop after.Order the Atomic Pasta. Bring...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh pasta--not dried. (You are missing out if you order wheatless or vegan pastas, which are dried. Sucker!)Fresh bread--the warm, fragrant aroma wafts towards you the moment it is set on your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, LOVE this place. Its a great little neighborhood restaurant. I'm fairly new to the South Bay so I'm always trying to find new places, but I always end up back at Fritto Misto. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the girls and i had a beach day. for dinner, we ate at fritto misto. felt like we were on vacation with the sunny yellow-colored walls and the decorated plates hanging. nice, chill atmosphere.their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pillows are delicious you just need to find the perfect pairing sauce. The basil cream sauce wasn't right for my palette, so next time I'll definitely try another one.Check out and try to make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here plenty of times and have to say the food is always delicious. I say try everything on the menu at least once. To make this place even more italian-ish, visit the wine store right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to take our newly engaged friends out to dinner here after reading good reviews. We were not let down. After a short wait out side, we were seated in the corner of the restaurant. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fritto Misto is absolutely amazing. My wife and I will drive all the way from Orange County on a Friday, just to eat here. Very unassuming with a small dining room. However, the pastas are made fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken parmiginia is healthy but not so good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food here. The atmosphere is practically non-existent...pretty much wood chairs, wood table, wood floor. But the food is fantastic! You can create your own pasta dishes, order your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been on a dry spell for a few months...no foodgasmsuntil me, my roommate and his gf came here after a 15 mile bike ride along the Strand. We stopped at Redondo Wharf with the intention of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is BYOW! (wine)...service is great. FOOD IS YUM! So far my favorite Italian spot :)
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a great family owned restaurant:Pros: Super Friendly staffGreat homemade pastas (Stuffed ravioli in a cream sauce with carmelized onions and pancetta)Nice decor, welcoming feeling, not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a work sponsored lunch on a weekday... Ive been to the one in Santa Monica before and always liked it. This location in Hermosa was no different.Mix and match whatever you want for your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There was a period in time where I would actually go here frequently. I would go and try various things on the menu....never really being overly excited about the entrees. I would keep going back...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost everything was perfect! My boyfriend and I showed up at the height of the dinner rush and waited about 30 minutes for a table. We brought a bottle of wine and had the hostess open it so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that Olive Garden commercial, "When you're here, you're family?" Everybody is smiling and laughing so naturally. It's like, like, they're just having a great, idyllic dinner with friends in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Down along Pier Ave in Hermosa Beach are a myriad of restaurants. One that stands out is Fritto Misto. They serve family style Italian pastas, salads, etc and the price isn't that bad. If you are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fab because its delish and affordable. The portion sizes are large so you can split entrees which is a plus. Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine or champagne, theres a rdiculously...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch today after getting a massage at The Massage Spot down the street. Nice, quaint dA�cor. Feels like a country kitchen with a little bit of Italian flair. The make-your-own-pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We here for dinner on a random weeknight, i had a craving for Italian and wanted to try this place so why not. I ordered the Cesar salad to go with my Atomic Pasta. The Cesar salad was quite good. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you LOVE Mama D's, please do not continue reading. I am an italian snob after living in Italy, but this place is cute and delicious!Nice, casual atmosphere. My friend KB and I agree that it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of our dinner standbys when we're in the mood for a carb fest. We love their shrimp marscarpone gnocchi with lemon chardonnay buerre blanc sauce...well, except that BF thinks that the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is pretty bare bones, but the food is great. I really like the way that you can read the menu, then come up with your own pasta/sauce combination!! But there is always something new...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The fritto misto appetizer was about the only thing that went well. The spaghetti was ok, but the rigatoni didn't taste like anything. The atmosphere is charming and the prices very reasonable, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been to the location in Santa Monica with a variety of people and it's always been great. I'd never been to the Hermosa one until just last night, and I went with a 2 year...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm the only one who has never heard of this place! I only discovered it bc I was Yelping for a place in between Carson and Santa Monica, and this came up in my search. Parking kinda sucks...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was great. It's definitely not the normal italian restaurant you go to....the selection is awesome...the gnocchi are fantastic, very rich though...we ordered the fried pillows as an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It is always good, and it is reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and I have always enjoyed my experience here.I will return again and again. Good job Frito!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're tired of the standard Olive Garden Restaurant's representing Italian food, then this is the place for you. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! It's great for dates or family dinners. They will NOT let you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food every time i've been there. build your own if you like. variety of pastas available and can even go "atkins" by replacing pasta w/veggies. service was excellent. very kid friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably never would have tried this place had the restaurant we drove 30 miles to celebrate my friend's birthday not been reserved for a private party all night. But, it's a good thing it was....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Fritto Misto! They're the ultimate clutch Italian Bistro- and at an awesome value! On your first go I'd recommend choosing one of the Specialty pastas on the menu vs devising your own- if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place but I've had hits and misses on the things I've ordered. i love their fritto salad and they have a great sage cream sauce! I wouldn't order the ink pasta...not so tasty but that is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a foodgasm. As a vegetarian, italian restaurants are normally just ok to me because I feel like I can make the same dishes at home just as well. Fritto Misto's vegetarian options were amazing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this location about 5 times-- once for dinner, about 3x for lunch, and I held a baby shower luncheon there for my friend during the lunch hour (on a Saturday).Lunch: They have some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I absolutely love this place. The pasta is made right there, and the ingredients are always fresh--muy importante for Italian food. The decor is so-so, but it is made up for by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go for pasta, especially with picky eaters. You can use the menu as a guide, and modify anything to your liking. TIP: If you have a bigger group, make a reservation and ask...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place knocked my socks off as I was not expecting it to be anything like what it was. It looks like your typical little cafe. Super small. Nothing special about the decor...except for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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I used Fritto Misto to cater a lunch for a client meeting and they were fantastic to work with. Not only that, the food was tasty and well priced. The catering manager helped me to pick out dishes that were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is your ideal neighborhood Italian restaurant. Huge portions, tasty food, reasonable prices, cheap wine by the glass, and enough noise to make you feel comfortable talking, and then talking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for the perfect neighborhood restaurant then this is it. I almost hate to recommend it for fear that it will be crowded the next time I'm hungry. The food is always fantastic and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! this place is small and has very nice hand-made looking tables. The menu doesnt have many options, but they do have a "create your own pasta" section. the waiter here was super nice and checked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would eat here everyday if I didn't like to cook. Good food at great prices. Knowledgeable, friendly, outgoing staff and a consistently solid menu. The best values are the lunch specials in which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favoraite neighborhood places for dinner - very consistant good quality and great variety on the menu. Not the best Italian in the world, but always delish! The make your own pasta gives me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a toss up between Ragin Cajuns and Fritto Misto, and FM won tonight. Although it's not the best Italian joint I've ever been to, the mix and match pasta menu offer countless possibilities and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place, but I'd say not outstanding quality. A great place for veg*ns, as they have a vegetarian section to the menu, vegan pasta, and a build-your-own-pasta option which is great. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times while I was going through my "hermosa beach phase" and always enjoyed the food and the service. I remember it being packed on the weekends, so lunch or weekends are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the food here. in fact i was so surprised by how good the food was after a series of bad service. unfortunately they have really poor service. our server didn't know much about their wine list...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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This place is very inviting, the service is amazing but the food is lacking. You are safe if you order a salad but you can get lettuce anywhere. I ordered a Fettucini Alfredo and while it was delicious, i...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I were on our way back to the South Bay from the Valley and decided to skip the freeway and take the scenic route.We headed toward the ocean and drove south through Santa Monica, Venice,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I love Fritto Misto. They have very fresh and delicious Italian cuisine, a dozy atmosphere and parking right outside the door. Their pink sauce is delicious and the prices are reasonable. This is a great place...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice place for solid Italian in a terrific atmosphere. de minimus corking fee adds to the allure.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fritto Miso = delicious!! Create your own pasta........definitely. Pink sauce....definitely. The mediterranean pasta is also a good choice. Our waiter was really nice... a little cracked out...but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a cute little place this is! I went here with my mom and grandma today for lunch and had a lovely time. I am finally starting to feel like myself again after a really rough week with the flu (AKA...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Not only do they use fresh pasta and create great sauces, the price is nice too!!!The portions are huge which is both good and bad. It's great to have leftovers but if there are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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I emplore you all to give Fritto Misto a try- they have a wide variety of options and you won't break the bank. You won't be disappointed! I just moved to Hermosa Beach so I've gone on a restaurant rampage...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite of mine to order and bring back to my apartment nearby (just 2 blocks or so north). The pesto chicken ravioli is ridiculous. I mean, friggin' awshm. Highly recommended. The atmosphere there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dad loves this place, so we frequent here a lot when we meet for dinner.A very cutesy little italian spot, their food is really good. They have a lot of pasta options on their menu, but if none of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Fritto Misto is a very low key, inexpensive Italian restaurant. My favorite dish is the Gnocchi! The service is good and there is rarely a wait for a table even though they are always busy.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place! One of the best Italian places I've been to in a while. The sauces were fantastic and the portions were huge. Very nicely decorated, wine was great, and the staff was very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a GREAT place to come for lunch. I am a salad lover and could eat salads every day. I have no comment about the pasta but I don't eat a lot of pasta.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the Fritto Misto in Santa Monica when I worked in the area, and was thrilled to find another one in Hermosa Beach. A great location on Pier in Hermosa Beach, perfect for both lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've never dined here, but always do take out. The pink sauce is the best. Their salads and desserts are very good too!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so many good recommendations about this place, I came here with high expectations, which was BAD BAD BAD. But not too bad. I don't know what my problem was but I was hypercritical that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Almost as good as the o.g. in santa monica. same good menu...but just seems something is a tad off.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great bargain joint. Lots of great Italian pasta dishes to be found here. Try the Chicken Chapers. Mmmm....good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hit up this place during my visit to Hermosa last week. I had a big lunch so I just ordered the small greens and Gorgonzola salad that I keep hearing about. It was absolutely delicious. So simple,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was great but the pasta was just decent. Perhaps I didn't order the right thing?I ordered the vegetarian pasta with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and pesto. I think it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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I've been here numerous times and have never had a bad dish. Every plate there and even the ones we create is absolutely D-lish! The service is friendly and very accomodating, it's intimate without being...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here for both lunch and dinner, and at both times, it was great! i know it's an italian restaurant, but once on their lunch special, they had a tortilla soup, and it was one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great experience. I arrived here famished with serious hunger pangs and I left with my appetite and senses satiated. Service was very personable. The pasta is home-made fresh and delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A decent American Italian restaurant for its price range, seriously there was nothing special or impressive. I did enjoy their signature salad the Misto Salad which was made of julienne carrots,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really did try to give this restaurant a chance. We went twice but won't be coming back again. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. Just so-so. The spaghettini pasta tasted like ramen noodles to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooooooooo delish! I love being able to make my perfect pasta/sauce/addition combination every time! I usually get the linguini in an alfredo sauce with broccoli and shrimp. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a must.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars. One of the best restaurants around! Great value.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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You may get better, you may get cheaper but the best value for your buck it is the best by far. If you dont know what you want, you can make your own dish up. the specials are awesome. The greens and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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My friends and I go there at least once a week. Food is great, service is good. Love it, definetly would recommend!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Always takes me forever to order because everything is so yummy and amazing that I can never decide. I always end up creating my own pasta concoction and eating too much. I could eat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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I like this place. Its cheap and gives you a lot of options. They give you some good deals, too. The atmosphere is kinda cute. The servers are so-so. Overall, this place is just ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*************************************************RICK'S QUICK RECAP:Solid neighborhood italian - steer clear of seafood entrees and stick to traditional ones and you'll be fine...get the Tiramisu!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars in honor of one of my favorite salads: organic baby greens with gorgonzola, chopped tomatoes and walnuts, tossed in balsamic vinagrette. Served with warm fresh-baked bread which I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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Outstanding food. Packed every Friday and Saturday night, so make a reservation. Very accomodating for large groups. No corkage fee to bring in your own wine. My favorite menu item is the greens and gorgonzola...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Eight of us ate at FM's last week and not one of us liked the Bolognese sauce. Everyone tried it. It was bitter, stuck like glue to the pasta and something that any Italian mother would have a good laugh at....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2005
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