Italian comfort food with an upscale touch at Romano's

Gary Romano must have the Midas touch. How else to explain opening a new restaurant in the teeth of the worst economic downturn since the 1930s and finding his newest venture packed to the rafters from day one? I'm sure part of it is the patron's desire for a reasonably priced Italian restaurant that doesn't put on airs or have a prima donna ...

[Disappointed]

I can't say that my experience was as nice. When my wife and I ate there on a Sunday afternoon, we waited a long time for food that was very unimpressive. Our server was also pretty inattentive, and the staff generally spent more time socializing than working with those of us unlucky enough to be there. I do wish them luck as the town would welcome more options for food and fun downtown, but I don't think we will be returning any time soon.

[Kathy]

I ate there and the food was alright, the service wasn't great and the drinks were weak, I actually then went next door to the Flamingo for a real drink. We did go to a concert there one night and that was really good.