La Viola Ouest

Review
Dominic treats you like family where fine Italian dishes are offered for prices that put Olive Garden to shame. Lightening fast service is great for getting you to the theater on time but can add to the aura of hubbub in two "loud" rooms with hard surfaces and occasional tables of young women who can hardly imbibe two glasses of wine without losing all awareness of others. Have the Frutti di Mare (like velvet) and try any special salad of the day that often features field greens with a lovely protein and a luscious soft cheese in a well balanced lemon vinaigrette. Only more cold dessert choices (no gelato/sorbetto options to date) would make this terrific spot even better. Portions are satisfying but not overwhelming. The two dining rooms are slightly more spacious than the cheek to jowl mother venue across the street and are simply and tastefully appointed. LVO is a great place if you want to eat yummy food, walk out with money in your wallet and make it to the Philorch on time. Go early to avoid The Young and the Entitled.
Posted by Roland: Oct. October 15th, 2009 at 9:08 PM