Best italian restaurant discussed on Reddit (2025)

Table of Contents
Il Buco Sotto Gino's Forno Rosa's Antoni's La Bocca Felice Turci Spinasse Petrini's Monjuni's Marcello's Caruso's Grocery Osteria Amore Mama Mia Mamma Mia's Alla Vita Becco Nicola's Al Forno Scarpetta Serafina Union Antonis Raffaello's Luigi's Pinocchio's Fresco by Scotto Scottie's Nonnos Francesco's Adriatico Trattoria Enzo's Prato Christini's Iggy's Yolan St Vito Foccaceria Il Forno La Tavola Villa Castriotti Marrocco's Amici's Semola Otello Topolino Marocco's E-Thirty Nine Pizza 500 Quality Italian L'Artusi Fasano Il Gattopardo Domenico's Dipillas Il Terrazzo Cafe Lago San Fermo Il Nido Altura La Fontana Siciliana La Rustica Salvatore Limoncello Pink Door Piacere Trattoria Italiana Aperitivo Antica Pizzeria da Michele Nella Via Maestra 42 Palmaro's Sarricas Cafe Bella J Trani's Raffaello Ristorante La Siciliana Niko's Pizzeria Cucina Morini Aventino Grazzi Nona Modena Tortino Valter's Matteo's Siragusa's Matteo's Ristorante Sicilia Mia Per Noi Trattoria Zaffo's Cafe Molise Bartolo's Mamma Mia Fruggati Papo Pasta Antico Macello Sapori Trattoria Provare La Scarola Tufano's Club Lago Franco's Pasta Palazzo Buona Terra Fiaschetteria Pistoia Bamonte's Malatesta Trattoria Il Buco A&V Frank Prisinzano's Places Emilio's Ballato Elios Al Di La Noodle Pudding Tra Di Noi Francesca's Eden Santangelo's Pepp & Dolores Giovanni's Pepp A Tavola Nicolas Atavola Rosie's Pastaria Coco's Italian Giovanni Cin Cin Purezza Rustico Bella Napoli Colosseo Bacio Trattoria Crossovers 147 Zio's Cellini Cipriani Dolci Allora Ai Fiori La Pecora Bianca Casa Limone Bistango Trattoria Dell'Arte Follia Celestino Roma Italian Market Settebello Sorriso's Nolita Ca Dario Digiulio Brothers Tito's Alesi's L'ardente Veneto Prima Vista Alfio's Via Vite Mama's on Main Il Gusto Bettina Olive Garden

212 reviews from r/cincinnati, r/ExecutiveAssistants, r/brighton and 15 more subreddits

#1

Il Buco

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Monjunis!!

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Monjuni's is my personal favorite.

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#12

Marcello's

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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

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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

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Osteria Amore

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Osteria Amore.

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#15

Mama Mia

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I’d recommend Scarpetta.

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Scarpetta

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#22

Serafina

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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

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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

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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

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Nonnos , Il pecatore, stefanos.

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#31

Francesco's

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Francesco’s

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#32

Adriatico Trattoria

5.0

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Adriatico Trattoria on Edgewater

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#33

Enzo's

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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

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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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1

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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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1

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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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I really enjoy Siragusa’s in Taylorsville.

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#86

Matteo's Ristorante

5.0

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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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I went to Sicilia Mia today and it kicked ass.

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#88

Per Noi Trattoria

5.0

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Is authentic and delicious.

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#89

Zaffo's

5.0

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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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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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Antico in Bucktown, they have a great enclosed patio for crying.

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#95

Macello

5.0

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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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Provare on Augusta will give you the carbs and the flavor!

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#98

La Scarola

5.0

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La scarola for sure.

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#99

Tufano's

5.0

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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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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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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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Settebello

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#148

Sorriso's

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Sorrissos

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Nolita

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Nolita in Ballard was pretty good.

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#150

Ca Dario

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I’m a fan of both Ca Dario locations.

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#151

Digiulio Brothers

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Digiulio Brothers, Gino’s and Nino’s.

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#152

Tito's

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Tito’s in Abbeville is good.

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#153

Alesi's

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Alesi's has good pizza as well

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#154

L'ardente

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L’ardente is my personal favorite of these.

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#155

Veneto

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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

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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

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Italian with a twist: Alfio’s (got that Argentinian flair).

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#158

Via Vite

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3. Via Vite

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#159

Mama's on Main

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4. Mama’s on Main

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Il Gusto

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Il Gusto in Deer Park.

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#161

Bettina

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Your best bet is to go to Bettina in Montecito.

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#162

Olive Garden

3.0

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You really haven’t lived until you’ve tried Olive Garden.

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