Intimate, meat-focused Italian spot where chefs grill massive steaks and tomahawk chops over a live-fire hearth. The candlelit room is built around the open kitchen – book a counter seat for the best view of the action.
Strip mall pizzeria dishing up thick, square slices with a signature crispy cheese crown. It's a cash-only, take-out operation with long lines and no tables – the pizza is the entire point.
Wood-fired Italian restaurant serving handmade pastas and hearth-roasted meats from an open kitchen. The focaccia is essential, and the freshly churned ice cream is the only way to finish.
Open-kitchen osteria serving house-made pastas and specialties from Puglia. The main event is the cacio e pepe – prepared tableside in a massive wheel of pecorino cheese.
Stylish plant-based bistro serving sophisticated Mediterranean small plates to a largely non-vegan crowd. Signature dishes include artichoke oysters and house-made pastas – book ahead for a table in the dimly lit dining room.
Lively, opulent dining hall in a landmark Art Deco building, dedicated to the traditions of Roman cooking. Handmade pastas are the focus – specifically the four classics – alongside wafer-thin, wood-fired pizzas.
True baseball diner dedicated to the Dodgers, with walls plastered in ticket stubs, trading cards, and old photos. Hybrid-sourdough pies are served alongside cold beer – the place gets packed on game days.
Family-run pizzeria serving authentic Chicago deep-dish in a cozy, bohemian dining room. The signature pizzas have a 45-minute bake time, turning dinner into a long, leisurely affair.
New York-style slice shop serving thick Sicilian squares topped with pepperoni that curls into crisp, greasy cups. The space is standing-room-only, with the scene spilling out onto the public sidewalk tables.
