Food was simply amazing; but then what else would one expect from Batalli and Bastianich?\n\nGreeting and seating from the receptionist was less than desirable. My wife and I were the only people in the restaurant and the next customer that came in was seated right next to us. For the next hour or so we and the couple next to us were the only people in the restaurant which made it less than intimate and it was the intent as it was my wife's Birthday dinner. \n\nWe had ordered the pasta tasting menu which requires that the wait staff communicate with you regarding each course and each wine paring; unfortunately this was not as enjoyable with the table next to us watching and listening to every move. They should consider this and seat the early diners with a little more distance; especially given the fact that there were two tasting menus offered. \n\nFood was incredible as was the wait staff but then again it should be for a $500.00 dinner.