La Capannina

Frommer's Review

This restaurant has drawn a host of glamorous people who come, paradoxically, for its lack of pretentiousness. The three dining rooms are decorated tavern-style, although the main draw in summer is the inner courtyard, with ferns and hanging vines. At a table covered with a colored cloth, you can select from baby shrimp au gratin or scaloppine Capannina. Sicilian macaroni isn't always on the menu; if it is, order it. The most savory skillet of goodies is the zuppa di pesce, a soup made with fish from the bay. Some of the dishes were obviously inspired by the nouvelle cuisine school. Menu items include stuffed squids; ravioli alla caprese (filled with local cheese, marjoram, tomato, and basil); lasagna with eggplant; or pezzogna (a local fish) with potatoes. Wine is from vineyards owned by the restaurant. Take the one drawback with a grain of salt -- complaints continue about the staff's rudeness.

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