La Grolla

"One of the few restaurants open for lunch along the Cathedral Hill stretch of Selby, La Grolla is the perfect place for both an efficient midday meeting or a leisurely glass of wine in the afternoon sunlight. Start with the calamari fritti — thinly sliced squid and batons of zucchini, deep-fried until golden and served with a sweet-spicy arrabbiata sauce — and don’t skip the lasagna. Reservations can be made on Resy." - Julie Yu

"A gated garden accompanies this little Italian bistro. A modest two levels feels like its tucked into someone’s impeccably landscaped backyard. The chill neighborhood vibes give the space the feel of somewhere your mom would love to go as well as an ideal first date destination." - Joy Summers