Perenially popular, this Little Italy old-timer has a straightforward card that's sure to please just about everyone. Dishes are fresh and plentiful, from the popular insalata di funghi, arugula topped cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan, to hearty lunch fare like the pork and avocado Cubano sandwich, to dinnertime pastas, which rotate daily. The streetside patio is a summertime institution; upstairs, a cocktail lounge plays host to DJs and bands come weekends.