"Come to Dante & Luigi’s whenever you get the chance: to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, to satisfy a lasagna craving, or when you want to feel like an extra in The Godfather. The century-old Bella Vista institution is buzzing with waiters in vests and families ordering the usual (who needs a menu when you’ve been coming for generations?). Fill the table with Italian powerhouses—creamy penne a la vodka, fall-off-the-bone osso bucco, and the best veal parmigiana in the city. Decadence is the name of the game here, from the top tier service to the chocolate cannoli. So whether you walk in on a Tuesday or plan to propose, it’ll be a meal that you’ll never forget." - candis mclean, alison kessler
