Casa Mediterránea

Tucked away on a quiet little patio off Quinta Avenida, this small, homey restaurant serves excellent food. Maurizio Gabrielli and Mary Michelon are usually there to greet customers and make recommendations. Maurizio came to Mexico to enjoy the simple life, and this inclination shows in the restaurant's welcoming, unhurried atmosphere. The menu is mostly northern Italian, with several dishes from other parts of Italy. There are daily specials, too. Pastas (except penne and spaghetti) are made in-house, and none are precooked. Try fish and shrimp ravioli or penne alla Veneta. The lobster is prepared beautifully. There are several wines, mostly Italian, to choose from. The salads are good and carefully prepared -- dig in without hesitation.

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