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Food was amazing overall atmosphere and ambience was beautiful. Don’t love the idea of sharing a table with strangers, but it wasn’t bad. 

My wife and I reserved a table at Ferraro’s for Valentine’s Day. It was a busy night, but from the valet escorting my wife to the lobby, to our wait service, amd food, it was a perfect dining experience. The lighting was calming, the atmosphere was energetic but we also never felt ignored from the staff. Whether it was refilling our drink, to replacing our plates and utensils for our next course, it all flowed nicely. The quality of the food was evident from the appetizer course, where our Arancini balls were cheesy and flavored with truffle oil. Our salad, the Mimmo was light and flavorful with bits of mozzarella and tomato in a light dressing. We enjoyed the gnocchi pasta which was tender and almost melted on our mouths with a nice pistachio pesto sauce. We opted for the salmon, which had a great texture and sauce that was accompanied by grilled asparagus. Our second meat entree was the airline chicken with a delicious broth and sautéed spinach. The meat was tender and juicy and the skin was nicely charred. Lastly, we finished the meal with a tiramisu dessert that was light and the perfect way to end the night.

We had a fantastic night at Benihana. The food was all delicious with plenty of sides and starters. Our chef Ed was very funny and entertaining- we loved him! Service was great from everyone and the restaurant is beautiful. Thank you to all the team for providing a wonderful night for us.

Dinner at my cozy corner at the bar. Tried some new-to-me menu items- Burrata Salad ($19): Stupefying-sized mound of the mild milky cheese, nicely contrasted with the peppery radicchio and crunchy garlic croutons. Brasato ($38): Fork-tender succulent beef, well-balanced savoriness and heat, with just a suggestion of sweetness. Bed of couscous perfectly done, gently firm. Santa Vittoria Barbera d'Alba ($15): Generous pour. Finished with The Nitro Infused Tableside Bragato ($22), the stylish dessert presented with pizzazz (and gold dust), a thick creamy boozy caffeinated treat. Value: Excellent for taste and portions. Service: Very friendly, creative, engrossing and informative by Oscar. Atmosphere: Chic but never snooty.

The service was exceptional. The food was great. We enjoyed the music.