We selected CM b/c of the reviews, and have not given this place a thought although having been in the DMV for 25yrs... Their was a good selection of tequilas & vodkas, and wine of course. The eggplant parm was tasty (lightly fried), our salad was nice also. My friend's traditional spaghetti w/gravy was light and aromatic (there was a 0.5 marathon the next day!). I always get the bolognese if new spot I attend carries it. I like to compare all bolognese dishes to Oscar in Milan! I did enjoy the dish, and a 7/10. Dessert was an affogato. The rating is reflective of the total value of the meal. We enjoyed our time (nearly 2hrs) there, and we were not rushed. If not for the European restaurant code of conduct , the atmosphere would've been a 3. Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly.
I am so embarresed to have brought my friends ttravelling from Europe ) to be here for our special dinner together. Food was good but we were seated at the worst table - right upon the service table where staff were coming and going to service other guests. Then the door to the terrace was opened and closed multiple times to service other tables- each time with a blast of cold air. Ultimately we had to move out to the terrace because we couldn’t hear ourselves above the raucous kids at the next table - cheered on by their parents. It was like a busy afternoon in a fast food restaurant.