"A neighborhood Italian joint can be Michelin-worthy. This spot on Oak Lawn Avenue is a gem in an area packed with great restaurants. Open for lunch and dinner, it serves red-sauce pasta inspired by Southern Italy: A go-to for Sunday gravy, chopped antipasti salad, lasagna Bolognese, and the chicken Parmesan with vodka sauce. The food relies on rustic inspirations and the restaurant’s decor follows that lead with funky wallpaper and oversized red booths that make the dining room feel like a home away from home." - Courtney E. Smith