Lydia Saylor

Review of Locanda Verde

This place is awesome. The decor and vibe at this ...

This place is awesome. The decor and vibe at this place really sets you up for what is about to be an excellent meal. The bar area is well lit (not bright, but sexy lighting) which makes for a great backdrop while sipping one of their cocktails. They must change their drink menu with the season-when I went in the winter I had a great smoky bourbon drink. I was there in the beginning of spring and sipped on a gin and cucumber cocktail that went perfectly with the warm air.

On to the food--I was really afraid that this was going to be heavy Italian food. And it was, in some cases, but that was okay. For the most part, you get clean bright flavors. We had a pasta with chili, yuzu and garlic that was out of this world. We also shared the duck with kumquats...AMAZING.

This place is just as good for a date spot as it is for dinner with your closest friends. It is a jovial place with great food.