Never have we been to an establishment that had such an air of pretentiousness. Rude and unwelcoming from the moment we walked in the door, the place was completely empty, yet the hostess sat in a chair on the phone for nearly five minutes while we stood there and every staff member that walked by advised the hostess would help us shortly. Eventually, the woman looked up from the phone, and without ending the conversation told us she could seat us if we agreed to \""give up\"" our seats by 6:05 (time was 3:45). This was the beginning of a most unpleasant dining experience. While the food was actually very good (other than a ground bay leaf in one of the pasta dishes), the waiter was extremely rude, never making eye contract, nose up, and as if he did not have the time of day (in a completely empty restaurant) for us. Plates picked up without asking if we were done, NEVER a smile, and truly one of the most unpleasant dining experience any of us in our party of six has ever had. I would advise any one looking for a welcoming and comfortable dining experience do everything possible to avoid this place.