Sugo's Spaghetteria - I like it!

We decided to give Sugo's a try. Not a big fan of chain restaurants but this is a smaller chain - the Michael Del Pietro Restaurant Group with its original flagship - Del Pietro's located on the Hill. Although Sugo's Spaghetteria in Edwardsville has been around since October of 2012, it took us a while to get there - the location in a strip mall certainly wasn't a draw for us.

However, we were pleasantly surprised - the ambiance and the food were fantastic!  You walk in and it is full of rustic looking wooden tables. On the walls hang chalkboards featuring menu items.  Although there is no bar, the staff offers drinks while you wait and there is one high top table near the window to sit while you wait for your table.

We went on a Friday and it was fairly crowded, however in less than 20 minutes we were seated. 

As for dinner, I had the Field Greens salad and Pasta Funghi.  Both were very good. The salad was a combination of greens topped with gorgonzola and red onions in balsamic vinaigrette. A refreshing change from the typical Caesar's and "house" salads many Italian restaurants serve.

The Pasta Funghi featured mushrooms obviously, and spinach in a mushroom broth. Shaved parmesan topped this dish.  The presentation was fantastic as you can see. The only flaw was a limited variety of mushrooms... it seemed to be comprised of button and possibly baby portabella's. 

Another high spot is Spaghetti and Meatballs.  This generous portion of pasta is served in a traditional tomato sauce and comes with two huge meatballs. This could feed an army.

A  notable entree served at our table was a special Tortellini in Cream Sauce.  Although I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, this rendition was presented in a light, yet very good cream sauce. 

I also had the opportunity to try Tutto Mare, which is traditional seafood pasta in broth.  It was excellent! Lots of sizable pieces of shrimp, clams and crab.

Unfortunately the only photos I have of these two entrees are tad blurry or they would be right here!

Overall, I recommend Sugo's!!!