Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar

Always feel like family when my husband and I eat at Tommy V’s which keep us coming back for special occasions or when I just don’t feel like cooking dinner. Francisco and Aaron run an amazing restaurant with delicious food. Great atmosphere! I always get the chicken parmigiana with gnocchi which was delicious. My husband changes it up but tonight had rigatoni and meatballs and there was nothing left on his plate tonight so I think he liked it. We also had the pleasure of meeting the hostess Brooklyn tonight and we wish her the best of luck in college. Amazing customer service! Thank you :)

I enjoyed the atmosphere. May be a little loud for some if you are wanting a romatic evening. But, it was a fun place with good menu choices. Our server was good and informative. He was very attentive to a new busser and he paid particular attention to him to make sure he was doing a good job. I could tell he takes his job in hospitality seriously. I don't see that passion everywhere anymore. So it was refreshing to see someone caring enough to train a person right. We ordered the Warm Brie and Crispy Apple Bruchetta as a appetizer. It was very different from any type of appetizer I have ever had. I thought it was unique and I liked the honey drizzle on top. But, i thought it needed a bit more flavor. Maybe a hint of spice, like nutmeg or a faint dusting of a savory herb like thyme. Not sure, but I am glad I tried it. My friend tried the Chicken Picata and enjoyed the dish very much. The Salmon and Artichoke was good, but I was expecting the artichoke to be like the one on the appetizer menu. I must have misunderstood what the waiter said because it was just the leaves of the artichoke on tops of the salmon and not a long-stemed artichoke with garlic, lemon sauce, and red pepper flakes like the appetizer. It definitely had lemon sauce on it, a little too much for me, but I asked for red pepper flakes to add to it. I was a bit surprised there were mashed potatoes served with it instead of pasta, but I they were very good. There was live music which was very enjoyable . The restaurant was very crowded. It seemed like it is a very well-liked place. Very lively atlosphere.

Update, I went back, and the food was really good. The gnocchi was excellent. I would recommend giving them a try. Durring the first visit the smoked chicken rigatoni had one of the best sauces I have ever eaten. The first bite was awesome, unfortunately the chicken was really tough, and the bread was stale. I may go back, the recipes were good I think I just went on an off night.

Our group of four had dinner here. I had the gnocchi and sausage, my wife had the rigatoni with fried eggplant, and the other couple both had the fried eggplant and the linguini with clams. They were very generous with the clams and sausage, but maybe a little skimpy on the eggplant. Everything was very flavorful and tasty. The service was great, and all the staff was extremely friendly. They have a small outdoor dining area, as well as ample indoor seating, and a nice bar. The restaurant is decorated with old photos from various old-school Italian restaurants. Prices are very fair.