This quaint Italian hot spot is located just feet from the busy Monon Trail in a quiet residential neighborhood on the north side. Its stucco villa design stands out among the brightly colored homes that surround it. Inside, the tasteful decor and soft music playing in the background set the mood for an authentic Italian dining experience.

Meat-filled ravioli, pasta with clam sauce, layers of lasagna and yellow fin tuna made Sicilian-style are big sellers among the mobs that charge the dining room each weekend. Daily specials that change every evening, combined with already reasonable prices, make this Italian restaurant ideal for a family outing while the soft lighting makes it popular for dinner dates. If a diner is looking for either of these scenarios, a large, comfortable bar is usually buzzing with a professional crowd. The restaurant is only open for dinner and fills quickly on the weekends. Reservations are the best way to insure that you enjoy the ride. -- Chris Saunders (Photo: Mark Erickson)