My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here last night in celebration of our 8 year anniversary. We were in the mood to try a new place and are always seeking to find a replacement for our previous favorite Italian restaurant that closed several years ago (Philomenas). At first, we were a bit skeptical because there were very few cars in the lot but again, it was a Thursday night, so we valet parked ($5) and went in. The walkway that leads into the restaurant is magical and if you continue walking it leads to their courtyard seating area which is an absolute dream with its string lights, trees and fountain. It’s so romantic, you feel like you’re dining in Italy! We sat inside (because it was in the high 80s) in a beautifully decorated dining area and our server, Cheryl, was so warm, attentive, personable and just plain awesome. She completely made our night! In the table next to us was a son and his elder mother. We got to speaking to them and they told us that La Veranda has been their family’s favorite restaurant for over 20 years. After dining there last night, I can now understand why. From the garlic bread, to the chicken rollatini, the food was to die for! Cheryl also gifted us with the best tiramisu we have ever tasted and a lit candle in honor of our celebration. This restaurant won us over and we can’t wait to go back for more!!! The other server, Joey, was also very friendly, helpful and whitty :) Thank you, La Veranda for the perfect anniversary dinner!