Acquolina

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"A sleek and stylish trattoria — whose name roughly translates to “mouthwatering” — Acquolina shares a true taste of Roma (former owner Luigi Giordani’s native city). The in-depth menu covers all the essentials: antipasti, insalate, ministre, paste, secondi, and contorni, plus a long list of pizzas that are wood-fired to perfection in an imported oven. Though the restaurant was acquired by Aspen Hospitality Group in 2021, culinary director chef Jason Franey aims to keep Acquolina true to its roots. The restaurant also has one of the best bars in town (locals call it the “Sistine Chapel of liquor”), with seemingly infinite shelves lined with international spirits." - Katie Shapiro