In a city where famous out-of-town chefs commonly slap their names on spin-offs and then abdicate the kitchen, Ferraro’s is an indigenous delight. Owner Gino Ferraro has nurtured the west side's success on the strength of his hearty family recipes. Crowd-pleasing Italian classics like veal scalloppine, gnocchi (listed on the menu as actress “Julia Roberts' favorite”), lamb chops, and osso buco distinguish the kitchen. Roman columns, subtle lighting, and the Wine Spectator-awarded cellar housed in glass generate intimacy.

Ferraro's Information:

• Italian, seafood menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Children’s menu. Casual attire.