20 Essential Restaurants on Cape Cod

"Osteria La Civetta (“The Little Owl”) channels the cuisine of Emilia Romagna, the famous food region in Italy, into its location in Falmouth. Led by chefs Fabio Pozzati and Massimiliano Zarotti, the kitchen continues to impress after nearly 20 years in business with a simple, traditional Italian menu consisting of favorites such as tagliatelle Bolognese, spaghetti carbonara, grilled octopus, baked branzino, and dessert classics like stracciatella gelato. All pasta is handmade, and the charming, 80-seat dining room includes many elements imported from Italian flea markets over the years." - Anna Darrow