Per Whatto?

I have been so excited to try Perbacco. There was some buzz about it when it opened, and I read about their great Italian delicacies, particularly the gnocchi. I called Matt A. and we decided to head there for lunch. I am now working a block away in the downtown/theatre district, so it's an easy trip for me.

The decor is cute as can be. The white walls and blue accents make me think I am on the Mediterranean. Although I have never been there. But still, a girl can pretend, can't she? Lots of windows and hardwoods. It's really a catchy place.

The menu is interesting, but the gnocchi was nowhere to be found. I felt jipped... I mean, that's why I'm supposed to go, isn't it? I ordered a tortellini with a cream sauce. The lunch came with salad and bread. The salad was fine and the bread was stale. The tortelling was very good. Soft, creamy, but I kept adding more pepper and parmesan cheese to my dish which means it wasn't all that flavorful.

When Matt asked what I thought about it, I summed it up with a shrug and said, "It's good." I guess that's my overall analysis. Either I am missing something, or it's not living up to the expectations I had based on the hype. In fact, it made me crave D'Amicos in the village, if anything. Which doesn't really bode well... one restaurant making you crave another. Hmmm....

It's worth a second try, for sure. Maybe I'll give it a shot for dinner.