Enzo's of Arthur Avenue

"At Enzo’s, nobody will give you a dirty look if you drunk-laugh too loudly. This old school Italian restaurant on Arthur Avenue is for big groups who want to consume a boatload of wine and argue over which pasta shapes to order. (The answer is bucatini alla carbonara and cavatelli with broccoli rabe.) With four big dining rooms, the place always feels packed but always has room, and you can still hear uptempo Sinatra numbers over the noise. Go ahead, get another bottle. These servers have seen everything." - willa moore, sonal shah, bryan kim, neha talreja, will hartman

"There’s a lot going on at Enzo’s. You’ll hear conversations in both Italian and big Bronx accents, a playlist pulled from the Rat Pack’s Spotify, and someone scolding someone else for watching the game during dinner. All of that can be fun if you come for the right occasion. This restaurant is best for big groups who want to drink a boatload of wine and argue over which of the 12 pasta shapes to pair with which sauce. (The answer is bucatini alla carbonara and cavatelli with broccoli rabe.) " - neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick

"There’s a lot going on at Enzo’s. You’ll hear conversations in both Italian and big Bronx accents, a playlist pulled from the Rat Pack’s Spotify, and someone scolding someone else for watching the game during dinner. All of that can be fun if you come for the right occasion. This restaurant is best for big groups who want to drink a boatload of wine and argue over which of the 12 pasta shapes to pair with which sauce. (The answer is bucatini alla carbonara and cavatelli with broccoli rabe.) The four dining rooms have plenty of room, and no one will give you a dirty look if you laugh too loudly. photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte photo credit: Kate Previte" - Neha Talreja

"Red sauce is boss at this neighborhood institution that is a perfect place to soak in the flavor of the neighborhood; dining here feels like you are part of the family, and you will be treated as such. The portions are massive and so are the personalities, the crowd a mix of true locals and tourists making the pilgrimage for parmigiana. And what a chicken parmigiana it is—pounded thin, crispy, and covered in the proper proportions of sauce and cheese, this is the perfect example of this dish. All of the old-school staples are here—clams oreganata, fried calamari, meatballs, everything you wish your grandmother made. Reservations and credit cards are accepted, but leaving hungry is not." - Danica Lo