Another leg in the daMaurizio Bish empire, this fun bistro features light-colored Tuscan sponged walls and big rustic terra-cotta tiles on the floor, which set an appropriate mood amid the clamor of Spring Garden. I like this place a lot. Come early or else expect to wait (no reservations are accepted). You'll find a great selection of meals at prices that approach bargain level. Start by selecting antipasti from the deli counter in the front (you point; the waitstaff will bring them to your table). The focaccias are superb and come with salad, while the ravioli filled with roast chicken and wild mushrooms is sublime. There are plenty of pastas and thin-crust pizzas on the menu, too, while non-Italian entrees include a grilled rack of lamb with Dijon, veal scallopine, a seafood medley cooked up with peppers, and a strip steak topped with gorgonzola. The desserts, Italian coffees, aperitifs, and cocktails are similarly tasty. Try a toffee crunch, a chocolate tart, a sambuca, a Campari, or an espresso if you like -- but save room for the fantastic homemade gelati, too.
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