"This upscale Italian restaurant in the Gold Coast is never as busy as it should be, considering how great the food is. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to get a table in the main dining room, but if not, you’ll definitely be able to reserve seats at the bar (which is essentially a chef’s counter with a view of the open kitchen - so we prefer to sit there, anyway). The Italian food has a general seafood focus, and the menu is perfect for sharing. Plus, it’s a lot more relaxed than some of the other spots in the neighborhood." - adrian kane