You can’t miss this storied favorite whose design falls somewhere between a chic farmhouse and Mediterranean villa. In fact, Roberto’s bright coral façade instantly alludes to the allegria of this highly regarded retreat.
The space is as ideal for groups as it is for a romantic meal. Inside, find a carved-wood bar and generously sized, candlelit tables. Service is on point, not unlike the simple, ample, and fresh Italian cooking—think tubettini con polipo e bave, or pasta tubes tossed in a chunky tomato sauce with grilled octopus, clams, and fava beans. Fresh, sweet, and tender crab may then arrive in a butter-white wine sauce—redolent of garlic, lemon, and parsley—along with a nest of sautéed spinach. Go big or go home, with the pastiera Napoletana.