Da Franco & Tony Ristorante

There is so much to love here, where sharply dressed servers dish up equal parts warmth, hospitality and steaming bowls of pasta. The menu leans heavily toward that nostalgic sort of red-sauce, Italian-American cooking that is again finding more and more respect, thanks to mouthwatering dishes. The interior is lovely, which is particularly important since you’re in for a bit of a wait (everything is made fresh to order), but there won't be any complaints when irresistible pasta like garganelli alla Norma, with eggplant, tomato, basil pesto and fior di latte mozzarella, arrive. Maiale con Gorgonzola is a thick and tender pork chop with the namesake creamy sauce; tarta di fico, filled with figs and goat cheese, is another hit.