"This Marina spot is always packed with dates, groups of friends, and servers whizzing by with plates of arancini while belting songs in Italian. And this energetic environment makes Roma Antica exactly where we like to unwind after a long week—or distract ourselves from the fact that our roommate's new foster puppy just barfed all over the floor. Slide into a seat at the bar, order a plate of carbonara and a glass of pinot noir, and try to determine which of the waiters has perfect pitch." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez