We ate here for the first time this January and liked it. I got a pasta dish that I thought was alright (I want to emphasize that it was NOT bad, I just personally wasn't crazy about the sauce) and my mom got some sort of steak that she loved. Everything was of good quality and served at the right temperature. The service was by far the best that we had the entire trip. I would definitely suggest trying it, especially since you will be at CBR. As far as reservations go, I think it depends when you go. We had made reservations, but it was clear when we got there that we really didn't need them because the place wasn't even half full. But it definitely can't hurt to make them. Have fun!