This upscale neighborhood restaurant, known for it globally influenced dishes and friendly ambience, attracts a great crowd.

Very popular restaurant in the Lakeview area. Though waits may be long, patrons continue to pile in for a weekly-changing menu of fabulous food at a good value. Offerings include six pastas and six chicken, fish, and veal entrees.

"Soft piano music and jazz provides a lulling soundtrack to a classy evening, where diners enjoy Italian dishes like farfalle al pollo, fettuccini alfredo, and filet mignon. The dimly lit atmosphere creates the perfect setting for romance and intimate conversation."

"This quaint, friendly trattoria features delicious Italian standards with a touch of zing. A casual atmosphere is a perfect accompaniment to large portions of antipasti, insalate, pasta pomodoro, and gamberoni alla diavola which is spicy shrimp with herbed garlic lemon oil, accompanied by creamy polenta. Other menu items include lamb, trout, meatloaf, chicken, sausage, and delicious desserts such as tiramisu."