Cocktail Bar popolari a Hewlett

First time dining. We liked the ambiance outside and inside immediately. Staff was courteous and friendly. Seating was spacious and comfortable and music was not loud but upbeat. There were specials for Valentine's Day weekend. My wife much to my pleasant surprise chose the duck tacos as her appetizer which was great because then I got to sample one as well and we both agreed that they were a keeper. Sushi was up next which was fresh with just enough flavor and "zing". We love sushi. My wife judges each establishment by her main course of branzino and half-way through announced that we would indeed be returning. I had a veal chop which came "old school" Italian flatter than a pancake, bigger than the plate, and invisible under a sea of greens. I never knew veal could be that tender. Before I knew it, my plate was empty, but not before my wife could not stop sampling the salad topping. Desert was a pleasant surprise of apple beignets. We love anything that reminds us of dining in New Orleans. With a bottle of French wine, all was savory and satisfying. I would put this Eisenhower Park oasis on your dining list. Kudos to Niko and Zach, and Thank You!

Dined for the first time on valentine’s day, the food and service were AMAZING! Don’t remember the name of our server but he was sweet, attentive, and informative about everything. We ordered the garlic aioli fried calamari and the mozzarella sticks with vodka sauce- by far the best appetizers i’ve ever had. For entrees, the rigatoni & burrata and caesar salad with grilled chicken was delicious and had enough to bring home for left overs! Will definitely be coming back!

We were very happy with every dish we selected. The space is very well decorated with great taste.

The room is warm and inviting. The menu has just the right amount of choices. I have a dairy allergy and the chef prepared one of the entrees dairy free for me. Very accommodating and greatly appreciated. And it was delicious I tried one of their special cocktails, Amber Spritz and it didn’t disappoint. It was delicious also. Definitely would return.

Fried calamari was excellent! You definitely get your money worth here!