212 reviews from r/cincinnati, r/ExecutiveAssistants, r/brighton and 15 more subreddits
#1
Il Buco
5.0
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Just got back from Barrie. Il Buco was incredible.
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Il buco, ate there Friday night for the first time in awhile and it's still so good.
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If I had to pick I’d be il buco.
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Il Buco, Bacio Trattoria and Pizzeria Italia.
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Il Buco. Not only best Italian, but one of the best restaurants in town.
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Il Buco.
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Il Buco, hands down, especially their lunch menu in terms of quality for price.
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Il buco for price and quality.
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#2
Sotto
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1. Sotto
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Sotto. I know it’s been said a million times but it’s amazing.
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Sotto is also excellent.
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1. Sotto 2. Pepp & Dolores 3. Nicola’s.
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Most people would say Sotto I think.
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Sotto I am going to hit Forno asap.
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Sotto is great but pretty expensive.
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Italian American: Sotto, Pepp, Nicola’s.
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Sotto and prima vista aren’t very good.
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#3
Gino's
5.0
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Gino’s. Get the bread.
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Gino's.
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Gino’s for upscale Italian date night atmosphere.
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Gino’s . Hands down!!
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#4
Forno
5.0
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5. Forno
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Authentic Italian? Forno.
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Forno has authentic Italian food.
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Forno is the best pizza in Cincinnati.
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#5
Rosa's
4.8
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Rosas!
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Rosa's is top tier.
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Rosa’s
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Surprised no one has mentioned Rosas.
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#6
Antoni's
5.0
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Antoni’s is great and a nice ambiance.
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Antoni’s is a top pick!
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Antoni’s, hands down.
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#7
La Bocca Felice
4.0
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La Bocca Felice or J Trani's Ristorante
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La Bocca Felice!
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La Bocca Felice is a rip off
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#8
Turci
5.0
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If you want the “I’m in Italy” feeling - Turci, Rome’s Flavors, and M’ama Napoli.
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Turci and trastavere were the most authentic imo
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#9
Spinasse
5.0
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Spinasse for sure.
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Spinasse in Capitol Hill has the best pasta IMO.
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#10
Petrini's
5.0
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Best lasagna in town (get the lasagna 2.0)
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Petrini’s.
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#11
Monjuni's
5.0
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Monjunis!!
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Monjuni's is my personal favorite.
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#12
Marcello's
5.0
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Marcello’s is so good.
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Marcellos is pretty consistently good.
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#13
Caruso's Grocery
5.0
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Caruso's Grocery and Red Hen are both great options.
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I'd recommend Caruso’s Grocery, La Collina, The Red Hen, Floriana, and Retrobottega.
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#14
Osteria Amore
5.0
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Osteria Amore
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Osteria Amore.
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#15
Mama Mia
5.0
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Mama mia was fantastic last time I ate there.
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Mama Mia or uricchios
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#16
Mamma Mia's
5.0
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Mamma Mia’s has become a date night favorite for us
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Mamma Mia’s, Uricchio’s, Mama Tosca’s, Little Italy.
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#17
Alla Vita
5.0
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Everything was A1. Best Italian food I’ve had to date.
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Alla vita does catering trays I'd start there
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#18
Becco
5.0
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The food is amazing and its on Restaurant Row in the theatre district so its got a 'NYC vibe'
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Becco.
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#19
Nicola's
5.0
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2. Nicola’s
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If you want authentic Italian it is Nicola's.
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#20
Al Forno
4.5
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Al forno is 👌🏼
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Al Forno. I’ve only had the pizza there, but it was very good!
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#21
Scarpetta
4.5
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I’d recommend Scarpetta.
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Scarpetta
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#22
Serafina
4.5
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Serafina!
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Serafinas is also a great option for events and has a f
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#23
Union
4.5
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Union by a lot
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Union! We also enjoyed Marina.
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#24
Antonis
4.5
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Antonis or Tito's in Abbeville
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Antonis, Marcelo’s, sarricas.
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#25
Raffaello's
4.5
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I love raffaelos
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Raffaellos consistently has great food and great service.
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#26
Luigi's
4.5
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Luigi's is obviously the best in town.
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Luigis!
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#27
Pinocchio's
4.0
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Pinnochios is reasonably priced and massive portions.
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Pinochios is always good, same family as donatello.
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#28
Fresco by Scotto
4.0
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Fresco by Scotto is liked by my boss
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Fresco By Scotto was our go-to when I was in NYC.
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#29
Scottie's
4.0
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Scotti's. Great food and great value.
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Scottie’s and mamas on main.
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#30
Nonnos
5.0
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Nonnos , Il pecatore, stefanos.
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#31
Francesco's
5.0
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Francesco’s
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#32
Adriatico Trattoria
5.0
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1
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Adriatico Trattoria on Edgewater
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#33
Enzo's
5.0
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Enzo's has my vote with a second place going to Rome's Flavors in Winter Park.
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#34
Prato
5.0
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Prato (mustard spaghettini and Neapolitan pizza).
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#35
Christini's
5.0
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Christinis (veal piccata)
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#36
Iggy's
5.0
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Iggy’s or Pelato!!
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#37
Yolan
5.0
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If you’re looking to spend some money, then go to Yolan. Every single thing we had was incredible.
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#38
St Vito Foccaceria
5.0
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St Vito Foccaceria is amazing. It’s smaller, but their food is incredible.
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#39
Il Forno
5.0
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Il Forno hands down!
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#40
La Tavola
5.0
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For authentic italian food, LaTavola... We go there when we want authentic Italian food, so good.
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#41
Villa Castriotti
5.0
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Villa Castriotti on 3rd and Commerce, new and upscale. Try the veal, best in the city!
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#42
Marrocco's
5.0
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Marrocco's for fish, seafood and ice cream.
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#43
Amici's
5.0
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Amici's in Hove!! Absolutely love it.
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#44
Semola
5.0
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I would go with the 3 recommendations of Semola, Cin Cin and Semola.
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#45
Otello
5.0
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It’s in Hove but really liked Otello on church road.
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#46
Topolino
5.0
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Topolino hove is probably the best Italian food I've had outside of Italy.
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#47
Marocco's
5.0
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Outstanding pasta, particularly the seafood/marinara.
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#48
E-Thirty Nine
5.0
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E-Thirty Nine on Western Road is amazing.
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#49
Pizza 500
5.0
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Pizza 500 in Preston circus, best Italian food this side of italy.
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#50
Quality Italian
5.0
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Quality Italian (the quality restaurant group in general is amazing)
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#51
L'Artusi
5.0
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We did a dinner for 15 at L’Artusi earlier this year - we were seated in the semi-private mezzanine and it was perfect.
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#52
Fasano
5.0
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Fasano. My team goes there over and over again.
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#53
Il Gattopardo
5.0
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Always had a great experience here.
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#54
Domenico's
5.0
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One of my favorite for years now has been Domenico's.
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#55
Dipillas
5.0
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Dipillas in Rosemead is bomb!
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#56
Il Terrazzo
5.0
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1
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Il Terrazzo Carmine
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#57
Cafe Lago
5.0
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1
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Cafe Lago in Montlake
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#58
San Fermo
5.0
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San Fermo Ballard. 👌
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#59
Il Nido
5.0
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1
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Il Nido
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#60
Altura
5.0
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1
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Altura
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#61
La Fontana Siciliana
5.0
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1
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La Fontana Siciliana in Belltown
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#62
La Rustica
5.0
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La Rustica, backside of Alki
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#63
Salvatore
5.0
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Salvatore in Roosevelt is a long time favorite.
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#64
Limoncello
5.0
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I’ve had some damn good meals at Limoncello in Belltown.
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#65
Pink Door
5.0
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Pink Door
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#66
Piacere Trattoria Italiana
5.0
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1
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Piacere Trattoria Italiana in Burien.
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#67
Aperitivo
5.0
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1
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They have some of the best pastas around!
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#68
Antica Pizzeria da Michele
5.0
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1
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Offers authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
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#69
Nella
5.0
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1
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For authentic Italian? Nella or sy kitchen in syv.
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#70
Via Maestra 42
5.0
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Via Maestra 42 for Pasta.
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#71
Palmaro's
5.0
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Recently discovered and enjoyed Palmaro's on Jefferson.
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#72
Sarricas
5.0
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Sarricas is top notch as well.
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#73
Cafe Bella
5.0
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Cafe Bella are my go to’s.
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#74
J Trani's
5.0
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1
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J Trani’s or La Siciliana
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#75
Raffaello Ristorante
5.0
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Raffaello Ristorante, followed by Trani's, followed by La Boca Felici.
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#76
La Siciliana
5.0
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La Siciliana on 6th is excellent.
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#77
Niko's Pizzeria
5.0
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1
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We order delivery from Niko's Pizzeria all the time.
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#78
Cucina Morini
5.0
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Cucina Morini. Matt Adler is absolutely crushing it.
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#79
Aventino
5.0
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Aventino in Bethesda got shout outs recently.
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#80
Grazzi Nona
5.0
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Adding Grazzi Nona to your list. so good
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#81
Modena
5.0
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You should strongly consider Modena.
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#82
Tortino
5.0
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I'm a big fan of Tortino on 11th Street NW.
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#83
Valter's
5.0
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Valter's but I'm not taking a date there.
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#84
Matteo's
5.0
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Matteo's... this was one of the restaurants everybody said was really really good.
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#85
Siragusa's
5.0
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1
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I really enjoy Siragusa’s in Taylorsville.
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#86
Matteo's Ristorante
5.0
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1
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Matteo’s Ristorante near Liberty Park, so good!!!
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#87
Sicilia Mia
5.0
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1
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I went to Sicilia Mia today and it kicked ass.
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#88
Per Noi Trattoria
5.0
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1
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Is authentic and delicious.
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#89
Zaffo's
5.0
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1
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Zaffo’s. Just a dude from Italy making pasta.
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#90
Cafe Molise
5.0
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Cafe Molise is a wonderful restaurant.
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#91
Bartolo's
5.0
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Good Italian restaurant for a date? Bartolo's.
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#92
Mamma Mia
5.0
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1
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Mamma Mia is the most authentic real Italian food that’s open for dinner
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#93
Fruggati Papo Pasta
5.0
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Papo Pasta with chicken instead of the sausage is to Die forrrrrr.
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#94
Antico
5.0
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1
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Antico in Bucktown, they have a great enclosed patio for crying.
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#95
Macello
5.0
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1
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I would recommend the Laganelle Tartufata.
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#96
Sapori Trattoria
5.0
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Sapori Trattoria in Lakeview is quietly solid.
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#97
Provare
5.0
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1
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Provare on Augusta will give you the carbs and the flavor!
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#98
La Scarola
5.0
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1
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La scarola for sure.
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#99
Tufano's
5.0
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1
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Tufanos.
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#100
Club Lago
5.0
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Club Lago. With a bunch of dry gin martinis.
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#101
Franco's
5.0
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Franco’s comes to mind.
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#102
Pasta Palazzo
5.0
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Look no further than Pasta Palazzo.
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#103
Buona Terra
5.0
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Buona Terra in Irving park.
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#104
Fiaschetteria Pistoia
5.0
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Fiaschetteria Pistoia.
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#105
Bamonte's
5.0
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1
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Check out Bamonte’s and Emilio’s Ballato.
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#106
Malatesta Trattoria
5.0
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Malatesta Trattoria in the West Village.
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#107
Il Buco A&V
5.0
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1
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Something like Il Buco A&V or Epistrophy is on the Italian side.
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#108
Frank Prisinzano's Places
5.0
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Any of Frank Prisinzano’s places — Frank, Daddies, Lil Frankie’s, Supper.
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#109
Emilio's Ballato
5.0
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Emillios Ballato. Be prepared for great food.
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#110
Elios
5.0
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Elios on 83rd and 2nd.
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#111
Al Di La
5.0
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I love Italian so here are my recs: al di la in Park Slope.
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#112
Noodle Pudding
5.0
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Noodle Pudding in Brooklyn.
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#113
Tra Di Noi
5.0
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Tra Di Noi in the Bronx.
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#114
Francesca's
5.0
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I'd say Francesca's on Salina.
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#115
Eden
5.0
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Eden in Hanover square is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Syracuse.
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#116
Santangelo's
5.0
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Santangelos.
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#117
Pepp & Dolores
5.0
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Their artichoke dish and Lobster pasta was incredible.
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#118
Giovanni's
5.0
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We absolutely love Giovanni's on the West Side.
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#119
Pepp
5.0
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Pepp and Dolores, best meal I ever had.
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#120
A Tavola
5.0
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I just had lunch at A Tavola in Madeira this week and it was fantastic.
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#121
Nicolas
5.0
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Nicolas, Via Vite, Pepp and Dolores, Forno Osteria.
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#122
Atavola
5.0
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Atavola is great!
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#123
Rosie's
5.0
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Rosie’s!!!
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#124
Pastaria
4.0
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I think Pastaria (West) is a solid option too
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#125
Coco's Italian
4.0
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Coco’s Italian - Family owned has been in Nashville forever not super upscale but you feel like your in a restaurant in the heart of Italy.
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#126
Giovanni
4.0
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Giovanni, Valentino's, Amerigo (although they're not entirely Italian and not the BEST, but I've always loved it.
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#127
Cin Cin
4.0
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Cin Cin is great, Nanninella Pizzeria in Preston street is lovely as well.
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#128
Purezza
4.0
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If you want some top quality, reasonably priced, Purezza on St James street.
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#129
Rustico
4.0
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Rustico most underrated.
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#130
Bella Napoli
4.0
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Bella Napoli.
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#131
Colosseo
4.0
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Colosseo boundry road has always been great.
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#132
Bacio Trattoria
4.0
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Bacio Trattoria was awesome the few times I’ve ordered it.
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#133
Crossovers
4.0
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Crossovers.
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#134
147
4.0
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147 on the downtown strip is excellent.
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#135
Zio's
4.0
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Zio’s on Anne st.
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#136
Cellini
4.0
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Cellini, but they might be more casual?
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#137
Cipriani Dolci
4.0
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Cipriani Dolci
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#138
Allora
4.0
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Allora
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#139
Ai Fiori
4.0
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Ai Fiori
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#140
La Pecora Bianca
4.0
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La pecora Bianca (so many locations, one should have a private dining option)
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#141
Casa Limone
4.0
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Casa limone(small space but they have two floors and I think you can book their 2nd floor)
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#142
Bistango
4.0
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Bistango (I believe it’s in the Kimberly hotel- ask them about private spaces)
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#143
Trattoria Dell'Arte
4.0
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Trattoria Dell'Arte , Bond 45
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#144
Follia
4.0
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I sent a group of 20 to dinner at Follia, they had a lovely evening in a private room
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#145
Celestino
4.0
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Celestino on Lake.
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#146
Roma Italian Market
4.0
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Roma Italian market ✨
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#147
Settebello
4.0
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1
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Settebello
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#148
Sorriso's
4.0
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Sorrissos
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#149
Nolita
4.0
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Nolita in Ballard was pretty good.
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#150
Ca Dario
4.0
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I’m a fan of both Ca Dario locations.
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#151
Digiulio Brothers
4.0
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Digiulio Brothers, Gino’s and Nino’s.
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#152
Tito's
4.0
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Tito’s in Abbeville is good.
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#153
Alesi's
4.0
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Alesi's has good pizza as well
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#154
L'ardente
4.0
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L’ardente is my personal favorite of these.
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#155
Veneto
4.0
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I’m a fan of Veneto, but it’ll be a long night and it can be pricy.
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#156
Prima Vista
4.0
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For classic Italian American, in a romantic setting with a fantastic view of the city, I'll put a vote in for Prima Vista.
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#157
Alfio's
4.0
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Italian with a twist: Alfio’s (got that Argentinian flair).
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#158
Via Vite
4.0
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3. Via Vite
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#159
Mama's on Main
4.0
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4. Mama’s on Main
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#160
Il Gusto
4.0
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Il Gusto in Deer Park.
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#161
Bettina
3.0
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Your best bet is to go to Bettina in Montecito.
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Olive Garden
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You really haven’t lived until you’ve tried Olive Garden.
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