"The mod Italian-American restaurant, open since 2018, has established a devoted neighborhood following for its heaping plates of fried zucchini strings, affordable cacio e pepe, and steaks alla Fiorentina served in a chic, throwback setting surrounded by images of Vespas and Italian film stars like Sophia Loren. Last May, the owners added a slim, Roman-style cafe next-door called the Italian Bar where standing-only customers linger over wine, spritzes, espresso, and gelato." - Mekita Rivas