text: I have been looking forward to trying this place out for awhile now and I was not disappointed. However, I was not the one paying the bill so I guess I am a little more happy than others. First off, all the reviews about it being too expensive are pretty correct,. The portions in my opinion are 100% perfect. Nowadays people are so used to just ridiculously big portions that I think it throws them off when they get a, in my opinion perfect size, smaller sized portion. I left there feeling perfectly satisfied and not gross and overstuffed. \n\nWe decided to sit at the kitchen bar area, which was really cool! You can actually watch them make all their food and see them make their beautiful plates. It is right in front of the kitchen so if you get hot easily you might not enjoy it as much. The d\u00e9cor was simple and very nice. I don't know how I would feel if I sat at the community benches, but I am just glad there was an opening at the bar area. \n\nI ordered the pasta dish, which was technically a medium sized dish as said on the menu and not an entr\u00e9e size. The noodles were thick and clearly hand made and the flavors were delicious. To be honest, I did not recognize half of the words on the menu so I just went with it and hoped that I would enjoy whatever was in the dish. I was not disappointed and I did not really even figure out what all was in the pasta. I am sure I could have asked, but I felt like taking a risk when I ordered. My date ordered the hanger steak entr\u00e9e and graciously let me try a few pieces. It was cooked perfectly with some great flavors. My date had it cooked medium rare, which is not my cup of tea, but I would eat that steak everyday if I could. The texture did not feel like it was completely raw yet it was juicy and flavorful.  Then we ordered the coconut dessert that came with peanuts and a butternut squash sorbet. It was good, but not entirely my cup of tea when it comes to dessert. \n\nOverall, I was pleased by the food, d\u00e9cor, drinks, and service. This is not a place to come to regularly due to the prices being so steep, but a nice place to come to for a special night out.