Though a bit pricey for what you get (relatively speaking) this restaurant has something you don't find everywhere: a chef that makes sure the food is consistently good. The pasta is always al dente and happily, for me, there are enough vegetarian options to keep me satisfied. I was thrilled to find that one of them featured artichokes (the bruschetta...to die for) instead of mushrooms (usually the only option for vegetarians at restaurants billed as "de autor"). The ambiance is fabulous, very warm and sepia-toned, though there's one table for two by the door that I prefer to avoid. Valet wasn't there the last time I went, so I had to get up and move my car half way through dinner, but otherwise we had a great time.