soya e pomodoro

went to lunch with a friend from work. this place is very cute, eclectically decored and oozing with old world charm.
i can definitely see myself some evening here, drinking wine and listening to a live jazz band.
friend had the melinda panini ($13) - thin tender breaded chicken, with buffalo mozzarella, tomato and arugula on a baguette, dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. accompanied with a small spring mix salad. he enjoyed it very much.
initially i wanted the lello panini, but changed my choice when i was advised they served the eggplant with the skin on. i enjoyed the donatto panini ($11) - spinach, buffalo mozzarella and tomato on a baguette, dressed with olive spread. mine was also accompanied with a small spring mix salad.
was a bit disappointed by the lack of a/c and the canned soda, but the food was good and atmosphere great.

very good simple italian food. extremely eclectic atmosphere makes dining here a truely remarkable experience. highly recommend!

relaxed,,,, friendly ... tasty.... trendy.....affordable...= good

what initially attracted me to this place was that i thought they sold southern italian stereotypes in bulk. in a way i was right. the first thing out of this host guy’s mouth was in italian. i took two years of italian in high school and managed to learn

lovely. great little place downtown, very artsy. the chef is sicilian and the personel is very involved in the restaurant. the architecture of the small space is enchanting and the relaxed library-like feel is quite comforting reminding you of home and home-meals.

"two thumbs up".... if i had more than two thumbs, they would be "up" as well.

unpretentious italian. the atmosphere is unpretentious and the food is delicious - light and tasty! the restaurant is not overpriced and the service is friendly. i haven't gone yet, but i was told soya & pomodoro is now open for dinner thursday - saturday with live music.