I think the price you pay is for the experience.  The food was good, I feel there are other more affordable italian restaurants that have better quality.  However, you get complimentary bread with oil (and if you can find it a smidgen of balsalmic)\nI ordered a pasta dish and was fooled as to how fresh it was.  The sauce was mixed with the pasta when it was served.  It kinda looked as though the dish was sitting for a while.