"If you’ve eaten at Mother Wolf or Felix, you know the schtick at those places is perfectly executed, al dente pasta. Funke comes from the same restaurant family. And although this Italian spot reminds us of a Vegas hotel lobby from the early 2000s, they do serve reliably excellent pasta. We suggest going heavy on the flour-and-egg stuff (much of which you can watch being formed in a workshop at the center of the restaurant). As for cocktails, the silky-smooth tomato martini is fantastic. Just plan on booking a table well in advance—reservations are few and far between. Dining room reservations are released 7 days in advance at 9am. Funke’s rooftop bar is walk-in-only, and has 20 tables plus bar seats. They don’t offer the full menu, but you can get cocktails and snacks without much waiting." - sylvio martins, arden shore, brant cox, jess basser sanders