MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

Humble and home-style, this seems like a seaside city’s answer to a great local diner and an idyllic stop for a cup of hearty clam chowder. The rich and smoky, woodsy smell of their signature oak-grilled oysters and fresh fish may greet you even before you walk in the door. That said, the owner’s Sicilian roots are clear from the first bite of homemade linguini tossed with mounds of unctuous seafood. Italian sensibilities emerge again at dessert with a lovely array of cannoli, tiramisu and spumoni. The white and seafoam-green dining room feels small and quaint, with cloth-covered tables and a fireplace in the back adding a touch of polish.