On the Grid : Nino's/Alfredo's Italian

"Vintage, Italian-American cuisine is alive and well at Nino's and Alfredo's (2 different Italian restaurants on the same block). These Cheshire Bridge Road institutions have been serving up that old-style, heavily cheesy, tomatoey cooking for more than 40 years. Although seemingly a little dated, the throwback low ceiling, dimly lit dining rooms will make you feel like you're in a scene from The Godfather. Come here for classics like veal saltimbocca, lasagna al forno, chicken cacciatore, and eggplant parmesan. The desserts are all homemade and ridiculously tasty as well. Like many Cheshire Bridge restaurants, there's a serious cult following. Go to both and choose a team." - Dear Elouise