Michelangelo's in Conway, AR

Michelangelo's is a very classly establishment in Conway, Arkansas, about 20 miles west of Little Rock. A friend and I went there today for lunch.....
Atmosphere - An Italian spot with seating that ranges from intimate tables to more open areas where you can enjoy the view of Oak street. Our table today happened to be in the middle of the place. It was quiet but I enjoyed the view of the kitchen and the rest of the vivid decor. It didn't make me feel like I was in Italy, but it was very well decorated with lots of hard wood pieces and earthy tones. Felt like a visual hug...Oh yes. our server, who I will only refer to as J, was an amazing part of our meal.
The Dish - Gnocchi - The potato dumpling dish was prepared with a roasted garlic sauce and baked with parmesean. Ok, so presentation wise, this dish was perfect. Golden brown top, creamy sauce and the smell of roasted garlic was amazing! The first bite was almost as good as the appearance. Gnocchi is a rather heavy dish and this one was no exception. I went for a piece futher down in the bowl, one covered by the sauce. After taking a bite, I realized that what I had gotten was not a piece of Gnocchi, but a whole clove of garlic, roasted garlic. Now I'm a garlic person, so I didn't mind the surprise so much the first time, but after the 3rd clove, I couldn't enjoy the sauce any longer. The Gnocchi were tasty, but the cloves of garlic kinda ruined the delicate flavor of the dumplins.
Dessert? - YESSSSS, we had these shooters. The bottom part of them was this custard meets creme burlee. Very light and not super sweet. The toppings we enjoyed were caramel and chocalate. Both were divine and without a doubt the perfect way to end a meal.
Overall Michelangelo's is a laid back Italian spot. The crowd seems to be business oriented and provides a rather quiet dining experience. The wait staff are very nice, the food is above average and it is a place I will be visiting again.
Rating - 4 stars