I have to say this is a great Italian place. About 6-7 years ago my husband and I had a really bad experience with the staff (rude and impolite) but it looks like they changed the staff and the new guys are just great. Last year, we were invited to a dinner there and even though we were not that excited because of our previous experience we went for it and it was totally worth it. The new staff is very nice and accommodating. The food is just great. The place is small and cozy so its a great restaurant for a nice date out with the hubby and/or the kids. Although it is also a good restaurant for a small business dinner (I know people on the Hill go there). The food is very traditional: antipastos, salads, pastas and pizzas. Their pizzas are one of the best on Capitol Hill. My husband and I have been ordering their pizzas for years and we still love them. They are always very accommodating with our instructions for the pizza. Their pastas are great too. I always ask for the Alfredo Florentine (with broccoli instead of spinach) and it never disappoints. The hubby loves their pasta with meat sauce. We haven't had any problems when asking for substitutions which i love because nothing is more annoying than not being able to order the food the way you like it. They have also been very accommodating to our friends with dietary restrictions which is also a plus since we now have another great place to meet with them without having to worry about their food. This is a nice and traditional italian restaurant. It is not super cheap because it is Capitol Hill but their prices are very reasonable, the food is delicious, and the staff is great.