Comments on Blackened Out: a Mano

My wife and I ate there during their tour of Italy...

2011-12-16T09:31:35.574-08:00

My wife and I ate there during their tour of Italy series when they did the Abruzzo region. My wife's dad was born and raised there. The food was simple yet elegant. Best meal I had this year.

Anon, I have not had the same problems as you wit...

2011-12-16T06:56:05.856-08:00

Anon,

I have not had the same problems as you with service. Once during lunch I had to wait an exorbitant amount of time for a check, but the staff was overwhelmed with cardiologists from a convention down the street. I would give them another shot.

Kibbles,

I asked myself which I prefer more (Domenica or a Mano), and it's tough to say because even though both focus on regional Italian, I feel like they go about things in a different way. I agree about the size of the pasta courses, which is why The Folk Singer and I usually order one to share.

Willifred,

Thanks for the tip on the rabbit leg. I need to try it out.

I really like the rabbit leg, such a plain prepera...

2011-12-16T06:01:15.953-08:00

I really like the rabbit leg, such a plain preperation, in a good way.

did not grab me like Domenica does. wish the pasta...

2011-12-16T05:22:44.931-08:00

did not grab me like Domenica does. wish the pasta dishes were smaller and less expensive so they needn't be an entree. (I enjoy Eleven 79's half-portions)

will try again at some point...

had terrific food there, but service was so bad I ...

2011-12-15T11:53:52.470-08:00

had terrific food there, but service was so bad I don't want to go back; very arrogant and rude - probably just a bad night