"Unlike other Italian places in Philly, this one serves an impressive meal and a story—the one about the region of Italy that inspired that night’s dishes. The five-course, $115 tasting menu features mostly pasta, but there are always guest stars, too, like the namesake buttery scampi or a luscious caesar toast. Head to the Queen Village spot to reignite your love affair with lasagna, admire framed photos of the chef's cat, and leave knowing the secret to the best tortellini in Bologna." - alison kessler, candis mclean