I had dinner there on November 4 and was VERY impressed. I understand they didn't do much to change the space (I had never been to Oyamel), but it is lovely. My spouse and I were there with my brother, sister-in-law and niece, as well as my parents. My father, who is hard of hearing, had no trouble at all, even though you'd think a space that large and open would have terrible acoustics. The service was outstanding. The food, with the exception of my entree, was very good. The caesar salad is a visual treat not to be missed! Here's what we had: - La Mozzarella in Carrozza con Salsa di Acciughe (Fried Mozzarella with a Light Anchovy Sauce) - Lardo, Salsiccia di Bra e Carne Cruda Battuta al Coltello con Pinzimonio (Homemade cured Lard, lightly sautéed Veal Sausage and chopped raw Beef dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Liguria with a Pinzimonio of Vegetables) - Fried Calamari with garlic saffron sauce - 4 Insalata di Cesare - 2 Insalata Mista - Risotto del Giorno (happened to be one with Gorgonzola - the spouse LOVED it) - Lasagnette con Ragú di Carne e Besciamella (Thin layers of homemade Pasta with Meat Ragu and a Béchamel Sauce) - Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Spaghetti with Bacon, Cream and Egg Yolk) - Bucatini all' Amatriciana (Thick Spaghetti with Tomato, Pancetta, Onions and Pecorino Cheese - This is the dish I didn't like all that much as it was too bland) - Coniglio Fritto con Carciofo e Cipollotti (Fried Rabbit with Artichokes and Spring Onions served with an Orange Mayonnaise) - Polpette (Meatballs sautéed and simmered in a Tomato Sauce with Garlic Bread) - Grilled sea bass with a lovely delicate green sauce on it (the Pesce special of the night) - 2 Affogato al Caffe' (Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso) - Pear poached in red wine (visually stunning and very tasty with a cinnamon whipped cream) - 1 other dessert I can't remember - 4 bottles of wine - 2 bottles of still water The bill? Slightly over $400, including tax and tip. Worth it. Very worth it!
