"Homemade pasta has been the star at this Cal-Italian Half Moon Bay mainstay for over 30 years. So set your sights on handsome Sicilian sausage lasagna and pappardelle with pancetta, tomato cream, and wild mushrooms. But don’t overlook the pancetta-flecked New England-style clam chowder, which is among the best in town. Bring someone for an upscale night out, even if they’re gluten-free—the restaurant makes gluten-free bread, pasta, and pizza." - Gabi Moskowitz