So, last Saturday we celebrated my mom’s 50th birthday! We threw her a little party themed “Wine and Roses”, and had a really good time with the family and friends that made it. My mom was pleasantly surprised, although I’m sure she “knew” something was up. 

A couple of weeks prior, we were trying to decide between a few restaurants that we knew of, to take mom out to dinner, and had narrowed it down to 3 choices. My sister then remembered a place she had been to the last time she was visiting home, and highly recommended it, so I called for reservations.

After the party, we went to a restaurant downtown called Spataro. It’s part of Paragary’s group of restaurants. I had heard of it before, but never had the chance to go there, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. It’s located at 1415 L St, which is right next door to the Community Center Theatre. Parking options are not the best, but they do also offer Valet Parking for $5. 

When we walked into the restaurant, I was immediately impressed with the atmosphere. The dining area was set up beautifully, and they had a HUGE open kitchen, which I love! Our party of 10 was seated quickly, and our server Anthony, came by promptly to introduce himself, and offer some drinks. He made some great suggestions, including their Pomegranate Martini. Anthony returned a short time later with all of our drinks, and took our food orders. He was very knowledgeable and explained just about every meal they had on the menu. His explanations truly helped me choose between the two meals I was trying to decide from. He even asked if we wanted him to bring the kids’ meals while everyone else got their salads. I have never been asked that before! Of course! What a great idea!

A little while later, our salads arrive, and so do the girls’ Macaroni & Cheese meals. I must say, I did taste it, and it was the best Macaroni and Cheese I’ve ever had. Anthony came by again to check on us and see if we needed any more drinks.When our entrées arrive a while later, everyone commented on how good the food looked. I loved it. I honestly couldn’t believe that the meal could be that good! 

Over all, it was an excellent evening. We truly enjoyed ourselves, and thanks to Anthony, our dining experience was second to none. My Mom was very happy with the dinner, and so were we! Thank you Anthony restaurant staff for an amazing dining experience! 

If you’re looking for a romantic, business, or just a comfortable dining experience with exceptional service, you should definitely make a reservation and check out Spataro!