Il Moro Restaurant

I passed by this restaurant for years.
We thought it was an expensive high end restaurant as we always saw exotic cars at the valet.
But then we tried it. The price on their food and drinks was on par with other new restaurant $$-$$$.
And i love the outdoor patio seating next to the manmade waterfall and stream (off for water conservation.) Its a large courtyard within the old Executive Tower.
Il Moro is very generous with the outdoor patio heaters. This is a local favorite for the older generation.
Maybe its because I always have a 6pm dinner reservation.
As we leave, we see younger couples and groups. They have a private room that can fit a party of 10-12.
It's really nice: All glass overlooking the main dining room and courtyard.
Great classy private room. The calamari is my favorite.
And I always get the lamb chops when available.
That reduction sauce is amazing.
However, as with the current trend, the price went up and the portions are smaller.
All the other dishes were really good.
Not super amazing and fabulous, but consistent and tasty for the price range.
Good service too. Update: 2/16/2024. Tonight I order the seafood linguine.
Wow, it was packed with seafood.
The fresh grilled fish filets were excellent.
Thr clams and mussels were plentiful and the linguine was cooked perfectly (al dante.) The seafood broth was a little too salty to drink from but it flavored the linguine and seafood perfectly.
I would order again. Also, tonight, the calamari was "too oily." Its usually delicately battered and comes out hot and crispy.
But tonight, it was just too oily for us to finish.
When the waiter, "Baron" asked if it was satisfactory, i had to tell him the truth.
He later comped our tiramisu dessert.
That is a good example of good service.
We will come back again

I've been coming here for years.
The food and drinks are excellent.
The staff is very friendly, professional, and attentive.
I usually sit at the bar and order the calamari or pizza.
But, this last time, I had the cioppino, and it might have been the best cioppino I've ever had.
The portion is huge and tastes very rich.
I highly recommend this for Italian food.

A foodie level Italian restaurant recommended by an Italian colleague: calamari is crispy outside and tender inside; beef short ribs are tender and flavorful; seafood is fresh and abundant; veggie soup doesn’t look appealing but taste good and is perfect for a cool winter nigh on the patio.
The only disappointment is Tiramisu because the cream/cake ratio is too high for me.
Will definitely return!