We were there about 10 minutes before they opened and there was already a queue of at least twenty people in front of their door. Understandable because the food served at “Famiglia Baldassarre” is undeniably fresh and delicious.
There is a certain purity in what they do as things are kept simple with a very compact but ever-changing menu. On any one day that you are there for lunch, you are likely to find two kinds of pastas and a few appetisers up on the boards for selection. Of course we had to order both pastas - the Spagettoni Aglio E Olio ($12) and the Ziti La Genovaise ($14). Very enjoyable both but the latter was my preferred. The long tubes of pasta were perfectly al dente and I thought the slow-braised sauce of beef and onions it was cooked in, sublime.
Indoor seating is limited to 10 people at any one time, so do aim to arrive really early if you wish to avoid waiting. This is to ensure you get included in the first round of seating that begins at 12noon. Alternatively, get your food as takeaway and sit at the tables outside to enjoy it with a side of fresh air.