ITALIAN

ADOLFO'S
611 Frenchmen St., 948-3800
A quirky assortment of local art adorns the dimly lit walls of this cozy, romantic café above the bustling Frenchmen Street. The menu features Italian specialties like eggplant Parmesan and veal piccata. Signature sauces like the Verde — buttery spinach with a nutmeg bite — top chicken, steak, veal and a daily variety of fresh fish. Reservations accepted for four or more. Dinner daily. Checks. $$

ANDREA'S RESTAURANT
3100 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com
When it comes to Northern Italian cuisine, chef Andrea Apuzzo's artistic flair has made his namesake restaurant a citywide favorite. For a special taste of the Old World, try the Trota Bayou la Fourche, a fillet of speckled trout sautéed in olive oil and served with lump crabmeat in lemon cream sauce. Steaks, beef tenderloin and homemade pastas round out the menu. For dessert, there is an English-style trifle with layers of chocolate and vanilla sponge cake interspersed with cream, fresh strawberries, candied fruit and whipped cream with hints of Grand Marnier. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ANSELMO'S
3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 889-1212
For classic Italian comfort food, Anselmo's has meatballs and red gravy served over angel hair pasta. For something a little more out of the ordinary, order the house special crawfish pasta Adrienne, which is penne pasta tossed with crawfish and mushroom cream sauce. Besides traditional Italian cuisine, there are several locally inspired seafood entrées. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

ASSUNTA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2631 Hwy. 190, Slidell, (985) 649-9768; www.assuntas.com
Assunta's offers Italian seafood dishes like Frutti di Mare with mussels, clams, shrimp, crawfish, oysters and scallops sautéed in olive oil, garlic and diced tomatoes, and hearty pasta-based dishes like lasagna. For dessert, there's Spumoni, cheesecake and tiramisu. Reservations accepted for eight or more. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $$

BACCO
310 Chartres St., 522-2426; www.bacco.com
Bacco combines Creole and Italian flavors in an elegant restaurant inside the chic W Hotel French Quarter. Popular dishes include lobster ravioli, which fills housemade ravioli with lobster and Gulf shrimp and bathes them in a champagne butter sauce. The garlic and rosemary pork tenderloin is hickory grilled and served with wilted escarole, rustic mashed potatoes and a sweet and sour prune sauce. Many of the pastas are made in-house. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BRAVO CUCINA ITALIANA
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 828-8828; www.bravoitalian.com
There's more than just traditional Italian fare to applaud at Bravo. In addition to lasagna, pasta and pizza, this restaurant fires up unique creations such as fried shrimp topped with charred tomato and lemon-butter sauce. Hickory wood-grilled salmon is served with crispy potatoes and lemon-caper butter sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CAFÉ DIBLASI
1801 Stumpf Blvd., Terrytown, 361-3106
Traditional Italian dishes served in a pleasant ambience is what Café DiBlasi is all about. Popular dishes include osso buco of baby veal shanks roasted in veal broth and served with red sauce. The bracioloni wraps Italian meat and cheeses into a round and simmers it in a tomato sauce. The dish is served with pasta and a garden salad. Italian favorites such as lasagna and spaghetti are also available. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CAFÉ DITALI
2104 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 361-0058
The only requirement to dine at this West Bank Italian eatery is a healthy appetite. Regulars love the chicken Pomodori served with onions, bell peppers and sun-dried tomatoes cooked in butter and covered in both Alfredo and marinara sauces. Calzones include meat-heavy options like a mix of pepperoni, ground beef, sausage and Canadian bacon with mozzarella and marinara. Reservations recommended for parties of 10 or more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CAFÉ GIOVANNI
117 Decatur St., 527-2154; www.cafégiovanni.com
At this spacious café, chef Duke LoCicero takes an innovative approach to Creole flavors and Italian cuisine. Duck Classico is a roasted half-duck with a sweet Marsala and roasted garlic glaze and served with mashed potatoes. The Quattro Formaggio al Forno is lightly breaded veal baked to a golden brown, topped with four cheeses and served with penne pasta tossed in the chef's special marinara sauce. The café has a large lounge and martini menu. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit Cards. $$

CARMELO RISTORANTE
541 Decatur St., 586-1414; www.ristorantecarmelo.com
Breezy balcony seating overlooking the Mississippi makes for a perfect perch to enjoy Carmelo's upscale Italian menu. The house specialty lobster Fra Diavolo dresses whole steamed lobster in spicy marinara with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari, all served over linguine. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

CARMINE'S ITALIAN SEAFOOD & GRILL
4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-7904
Carmine's is a popular spot for Italian and Creole cooking. The seafood-stuffed artichoke is a steamed artichoke loaded with shrimp and fish served with dill cream sauce. Veal Bucktown features panéed veal topped with crawfish cream sauce, served over angel hair pasta with red sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

COSCINO'S PIZZA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1817 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4984; www.myspace.com/coscinospizza
Pizza is only part of the story here. Coscino's menu has all sorts of Italian specialties including Parmesan dishes, lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. Make up your own pizza with a variety of toppings or order one of the Coscino specialties. The grilled chicken Caesar calzone is new to the menu. Live music and American Idol viewing parties add to the fun. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

DIA ROMA CAFÉ
3712 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-6663
Dia Roma Café makes its sauces fresh on the premises and the results are big, delicious meals like spinach lasagna with homemade Alfredo sauce, cheese, onions and secret spices, served with salad and garlic bread. For lunch, try the Dia Special Sandwich with mozzarella cheese, Genoa salami, ham, pepperoni and grilled onions. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

DIMARTINO'S FAMOUS NEW ORLEANS MUFFULETTAS
1788 Carol Sue Ave., Terrytown, 392-1150; 3900 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, 392-1150; 6641 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, 341-4096; www.dimartinos.com
Of course, the hallmark of DiMartino's is its muffuletta, piled high with sopressetta salami, ham, Swiss and provolone cheeses, mortadella and housemade olive salad on a seeded loaf. Other sandwiches include the roast beef po-boy made with slow-cooked beef served on a crusty French bread loaf. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ELEVEN79
1179 Annunciation St., 299-1179
The namesake Veal Eleven79 speaks to the menu's sensibilities at this upscale Italian restaurant on the edge of the Warehouse District. Tender sautéed veal is complemented with roasted peppers, asparagus and mozzarella. Classic pasta dishes include the simple puttanesca and pasta Acciuga with garlic, olive oil, basil, parsley, vermouth, anchovies and capers. There are always many veal, steak and pasta dishes to choose from as well as a long list of daily specials. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

FAUSTO'S BISTRO
530 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-7121; www.faustosbistro.com
Fausto's has been serving Italian classics and local favorites since 1990. The veal saltimbocca is one of the bistro's specialties. Tender veal medallions are sautéed with fresh mushrooms, Italian herbs and crowned with prosciutto and mozzarella and flamed in Marsala wine. Another popular choice is Fausto's frutti di mare with crab claws, oysters, mussels, crawfish, shrimp, calamari and fish in a garlic and seafood reduction sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

FAZZIO'S
1841 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 624-9704
Fazzio's fuses Italian and Creole traditions on dishes like fettuccini Alfredo with crawfish, and angel-hair pasta topped with crabmeat in cream sauce. Signature entrées include chicken or veal prepared either piccata-, Marsala- or parmigiana-style. There also are steaks and changing daily specials. Appetizers include the sweet and spicy Bang Bang shrimp or the seared ahi tuna. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

GIORLANDO'S RESTAURANT
741 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8593
Giorlando's offers fried seafood platters and Creole- and Italian-inspired entrées like shrimp fettuccine and spaghetti with meatballs served with homemade sauce. Po-boys served on crusty French bread are favorites at Giorlando's, which cooks its own roast beef for sandwiches. Giorlando's big muffuletta is also a popular choice. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

IMPASTATO'S RESTAURANT
3400 16th St., Metairie, 455-1545; www.impastatos.com
Chilled shrimp Capri is a hot new favorite at this Sicilian family-run restaurant. Chef Joe Impastato serves up traditional veal marinara, veal Parmesan and osso buco. Shrimp scampi, trout amandine, Maine lobster and soft-shell crabs are popular seafood entrées. Signature salads are named for famous local figures. The salad of asparagus, black olives, tomatoes, artichokes, hearts of palm and crabmeat is named for Saints owners Tom and Grace Benson. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

IRENE'S CUISINE
539 St. Philip St., 529-8811
The breezes around the kitchen door of Irene's perfume surrounding blocks with the scent of roasting garlic. Step inside and try the cioppino, an Italian fish stew given a New Orleans spin with redfish, Gulf shrimp, clams and mussels in spicy tomato and fennel broth. Cannelloni al forno is baked pasta stuffed with veal, pork, cheese or eggplant. Reservations accepted for parties of five or more. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

JUST ITALY DELI & MARKET
708 Aris Ave., Metairie, 832-9292; www.justitalydeli.com
This relatively young deli stays loyal to the red, white and green with authentic Italian sausages, pasta dishes, salads and homemade garlic bread, all made fresh daily. The long list of Bellini's paninis gives you plenty of piping hot pressed sandwiches to choose from. Just Italy offers a muffuleta on an Italian round of bread or on foccaccia or ciabatta . No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

LA ROSETTA
348 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-9003; www.mylarosetta.com
Birds of a feather flock together at this Slidell Italian restaurant with specials like the Pollo La Rosetta, a boneless breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, mozzarella cheese, ham and sweet basil, topped with a mushroom and basil white wine cream sauce. La Rosetta duck is an 8 to 10-oz. lean duck breast served with Grand Marnier lavender sauce. Reservations required. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

LOUIE & THE REDHEADED LADY
1851 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 626-8101; theredheadlady.com
Louie reigns supreme for Italian classics and fried Southern comfort food. Veal and eggplant Parmesan dishes are served in the traditional fashion — battered, fried crispy, doused in marinara and mozzarella and served over angel hair pasta. For seafood lovers with an appetite, there's all-you-can-eat fried shrimp ($10.99) or catfish ($9.99) deals. No reservations. Breakfast and dinner Wed.-Sat., lunch Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

MAPLE STREET CAFÉ
7623 Maple St., 314-9003; www.maplecafé.net
Maple Street Café offers a fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine. The lemon chicken entrée is a popular dish of breaded chicken topped with lemon zest and served over fettuccini Alfredo. There are also daily fish specials. The oysters amandine with white wine and lemon butter makes an intriguing starter. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit Cards. $$

MAXIMO'S
1117 Decatur St., 586-8883
For years, Maximo's was an elegant enclave on lower Decatur offering fine Italian food and one of the city's most extensive selections of Italian wine. The restaurant is due to reopen soon with the same chef and many of its popular dishes including crawfish Diablo, a penne pasta dish with crawfish tails in garlic and green onion cream sauce. The menu ranges from crab claws bordelaise and angel hair Marsala to roasted whole fish, osso buco, rack of lamb and veal Fontina. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

MIMI'S ITALIAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
10160 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-6464
Mimi's makes classic Italian fare like veal Parmesan over angel hair pasta, but don't miss some of the unique dishes like the balsamic and honey-glazed duck which is served with blueberry gastrique, sweet potatoes and tasso. For dessert, try the lemon coconut ice cream sandwich. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MOSCA'S
4137 Hwy. 90 W, Avondale, 436-9942
New Orleanians make the pilgrimage out to Mosca's for signature dishes like oysters Mosca. Many dishes, like the chicken cacciatore, are served family style — so bring some friends. Reservations accepted except on Saturday. Dinner Tue.- Sat. Cash only. $

NUVOLARI'S
246 Gerard St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com
Nuvolari's was originally a country store in the '30s, but the food served in its dining rooms today is refined Louisiana-influenced Italian cuisine. Try the redfish with citrus meuniere, haricots verts and jumbo lump crabmeat or the osso buco. The menu changes daily, and Nuvolari's deep wine list can match the variety. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

OLIVE BRANCH CAFÉ
1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 348-2008; 5163 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, Algiers, 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com
This duo of casual eateries serves gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. For a new twist on a classic, try the muffuletta sub or the tomato basil wrap sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PIZZA FLORENCE
4445 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-7888; www.pizzaflorence.net
Pizza Florence offers pizza and much more. Seafood pasta features shrimp and crawfish tossed with penne pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce. The chicken feta wrap combines a marinated chicken breast with roasted red peppers, red onions and feta cheese. Gourmet pies include barbecued chicken, garlic shrimp, Hawaiian and chicken Alfredo pizzas. There are also salads, many toasted sandwiches and a kids menu. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

RAGUSA'S SICILIAN DELI
3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, 454-2723
Ragusa's is a deli and bar with a full pizza menu but may be best known for its artichoke soup and artichoke bread. Specialty pizzas include the Mangia, which comes with olive salad, salami, ham and provolone. The Hellbelly is topped with hot sausage, jalapeños and pepper Jack. Also offered are po-boys, sandwiches and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

RISTAURANTE DA PIERO
401 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-8585
Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine, this Kenner standout makes its own homemade pasta including ravioli, strozzapreti and tortelloni. Meals start with a basket of the distinctive Italian flatbread called piadina and lead to delicious dishes such as the veal chops with a demi-glace made with shitake mushrooms and served with heirloom vegetables and potatoes. Opera singers perform in the evening. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$$

RISTORANTE DEL PORTO
501 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 875-1006; www.delportoristorante.com
In the heart of Covington, Ristorante del Porto serves inspired Italian fare with a homemade touch. Warm yourself up with the housemade duck with shiitake mushrooms and baby spinach. The antipasti plate is a mix of cured meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables, caponata and crostini. House-crafted pastas augment rustic dishes like pork bolognese over tagliatelle. Seafood specialties include seared diver scallops over cauliflower puree. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

RISTORANTE FILIPPO
1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 835-4008
Fresh Louisiana seafood with Italian twists, a veal chop with risotto, rib-eye la pizziolla, and ravioli Alfredo with mushrooms are but a few of this season's offerings at Ristorante Filippo. The grilled pork chop finished with a savory sweet red wine sauce is a current hit. Popular starters include oysters Originato, lightly dusted with Italian bread crumbs and baked with Romano cheese, olive oil and fresh parsley. The crab salad features lump crabmeat, olives, marinated artichokes and vinaigrette dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SALVATORE RISTORANTE
3226 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 455-2433; www.salvatorerestaurant.com
Chef Sal prepares Sicilian-style charbroiled oysters with generous amounts of garlic, Romano and Parmesan cheeses and Pinot Grigio. Starters include panéed asparagus and sautéed crabmeat in a lemon butter caper sauce. Veal osso buco and fettucine Alfredo with mushrooms are favorites. Trout Salvatore is a fillet served with shrimp, crabmeat and mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Brunch Sun., lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$.

SANDRO'S TRATTORIA
6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com
The aromas of freshly baked bread and roasted garlic fill the intimate dining room at this family-run spot. House specialties include mussels in tomato and garlic sauce over pasta. Aunt Vera's lasagna features handmade pasta. Panini and Italian-style po-boys with fried seafood on ciabatta make up a large sandwich menu. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SEMOLINA ITALIAN BISTRO
3226 Magazine St., 895-4260; www.semolina.com
The folks who brought the popular chain into the market have taken a different tack with their latest creation, Semolina Italian Bistro. The Italian emphasis pays off with dishes like angel hair marinara, linguine Alfredo and penne pasta with mushrooms, garlic and basil. Off the rotisserie, try chicken Marsala with mushrooms in wine sauce over polenta. The scampi di carfucci torta is a pan-seared artichoke cake served with jumbo shrimp and garlic lemon butter sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SPECIALTY ITALIAN BISTRO
2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 391-1090
Specialty Italian Bistro offers all sorts of classic Italian dishes and gives Roman accents to some local favorites. For example, the Italian roast beef po-boy is topped with Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce. Try specials like the shrimp scampi or entrées of spinach lasagna, chicken or eggplant Parmesan, chicken Alfredo pizza, shrimp Florentine calzones, Caprese or artichoke salads. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

TECORO'S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3525 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 466-5550; www.tecoro.com
TeCoRo's may sound Italian, but it's actually a combination of the names of the three owners: Terrie, Corliss and Rose. Italian classics and local favorites fill its large and varied menu. The Mobster Lobster used to swim with the fishes, but here the Maine émigré is outfitted with a crabmeat dressing, crawfish cream sauce and served with potatoes and corn. The eggplant Napoleon layers fried eggplant medallions with mozzarella cheese and creamy sauce with baby spinach, crawfish tails, andouille sausage and tasso. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

TODARO'S RESTAURANT
2701 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 362-8522; www.todarosrestaurant.com
Todaro's offers fine Italian dining in a comfortable setting. Start with a blue crab butternut squash bisque or tomato basil soup. The osso buco features three petit veal shanks with rich pecan and jalapeño gravy served over buttered fettuccine. Seafood lovers favor the fried calamari gnocchi and the ahi tuna, which is peppered and served with sherry mushroom risotto and balsamic vinegar reduction. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

TOMMY'S CUISINE
746 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-1103; www.tommyscuisine.com
Tommy's eccentric menu blends Italian and French cuisine to give its Creole dishes a worldclly flair. The soft-shell crab is fried and served over linguini with fresh basil and Roma tomatoes in crawfish sauce. Duck Tchoupitoulas is as hard to resist as it is to spell, delivering a roasted duck deglazed with raspberry demi-glace with wild rice and fresh spinach. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TOMMY'S WINE BAR
752 Tchoupitoulas St., 525-4790
An urbane ambience and extensive wine list are the calling cards of Tommy's Wine Bar. Sharing management, a kitchen and a name with its neighbor, Tommy's Cuisine, means patrons can expect a lot more than bar snacks. Light bites at the wine bar include shrimp remoulade, duck salad over spinach, crabmeat maison and mussels steamed in white wine with sautéed tomatoes and caramelized garlic. No reservations. Light dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

TONY ANGELLO'S
6262 Fleur de Lis Drive, 488-0888
Known for its homemade tomato sauce, Tony Angello's offers classic Italian dishes. The veal spiedini features medallions of veal round stuffed with eggplant. The Eggplant Tina tops eggplant medallions with Romano cheese and tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

TONY MORAN'S RESTAURANT
240 Bourbon St., 523-4640; www.ruebourbon.com
Located in the historic Old Absinthe House, Tony Moran's combines classic Italian favorites and New Orleans seafood with unmistakable French Quarter ambiance. Oysters with pancetta marries local bivalves with Italian bacon for an irresistible appetizer. Popular entrées include pappardelle with mushrooms, peas, prosciutto and cream. Simple Creole dishes include Gulf fish topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-butter sauce. Reservations preferred. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

VENEZIA
134 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7991
Venezia is an old neighborhood favorite for homestyle Italian dishes. A generous antipasti plate starts many a meal here. Venezia pizza pies, pasta dishes, seafood dishes and veal specialties ensure contented customers. Eggplant Vatican is an eggplant cut in half, hollowed out and deep fried, filled with crawfish, shrimp and crab cream sauce served with a side of fettuccine Alfredo. Reservations accepted. Lunch Wed.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

VENEZIA II
587 Central Ave., Jefferson, 734-3991
One of those rare instances where the sequel is just as good as the original, Venezia II takes after its Mid-City sister location with pizza pies and casual Italian cuisine. The house special is a loaded pie with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, white onion and artichoke hearts. The restaurant also offers fried seafood and daily specials like the trout Cynthia topped with shrimp and crawfish in cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VINCENT'S ITALIAN CUISINE
7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313; 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com
The aromatic evidence of Italian cooking greets guests at Vincent's, where dishes like osso buco and veal picatta are joined by locally inspired choices like the corn and crabmeat bisque. Cannelloni is a house specialty prepared with homemade pasta that is stuffed with ground baby veal, pureed spinach and parmesan cheese, baked on a bed of Alfredo cream and topped with a light red sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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