a nice change from "the norm".. argenziano's was definitely "above average".
four of us went out there tonight.
3 of us started with soup, one had a salad. the italian wedding soup was delicious, and went well with a piece of garlic cheese bread. our table shared some fried zucchini and it was also delicious. the salad had more toppings than a lot of other restaurants in the area, and was fresh.
as for entrees...
one had meat lasagna... his verdict is that he's had it before and would definitely order it again.
second had the portobello mushroom ravioli... she has had it before and would order it again.
third was a european house guest, and had plain fettuccine alfredo (no meat added) and enjoyed it.
i had fettuccine alfredo with chicken, and it was good. the sauce could've had a bit more "zip" from garlic and/or other seasonings added in, but overall i enjoyed it.
the portions are large, and 3 out of 4 had leftovers to take home. lunch tomorrow will be easy!
the building was a convenience store in a couple of previous incarnations, which i grew up going to as the old roadrunner market. high ceilings, hard floors, very open dining room. the acoustics are pretty noisy because of that, so be prepared to ask your dining partners to repeat themselves if there are a lot of other diners. the decor is nothing fancy, but everything was clean (including the women's restroom). the staff was friendly and efficient. the prices are a tad high for the area, in my opinion, but for a change from the "norm", i would recommend it. i'll have to try the pizza next time, perhaps "to go" on a weeknight when i don't feel like cooking!