"Pasta makes up a majority of the menu at this quaint, west side institution. It's what they do best, and lots of options are family recipes from the Abruzzo region. Digging in feels like simply going home for a meal and getting kissed on the forehead. Mixing and matching your sauce and pasta shape is the move here—and you can stop there, or add some protein like meatballs or chicken, some greenery like spinach, or even top it off with a dollop of ricotta. By the time you’ve finished, don’t be surprised if you find yourself clearing space on your calendar to stop by next week." - Ann Walczak