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How we read reviews →Long-running Hawthorn Italian trattoria famous for thin-based pizza and family warmth
A cosy, family-run Italian trattoria with two dining rooms and warm, personable service. casual rather than formal, though it fills up and gets lively on busy nights.
Recently changed hands after 30 years under the same family, with the new owners keeping the menu largely intact; entertaining waiters who remember regulars' orders; a Thursday-only Lebanese special menu reflecting chef Eddie's own heritage.
Reviewers describe genuinely authentic Italian cooking and a family-run atmosphere reminiscent of restaurants in Italy; the chef's Lebanese heritage also surfaces in a dedicated Thursday special menu.
Most reviewers call it reasonably priced and excellent value for a family Italian meal, though one detailed review found a $17.50 finger plate and $24 pasta underwhelming for the price on a single visit.
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