Upscale Italian dining and atmosphere await you at La Posta. Whenever possible, the restaurant uses locally grown ingredients and local, humanely raised animals for its innovative Italian fare. The homemade pastas are innovative and original: Try ravioli of house-smoked black cod in a chive, corn and padron pepper broth.
This younger sister to the original restaurant on the Westside has been offering the same fresh, handmade pizza and Italian food for 14 years. With a Sicilian flair to all of its dishes, Upper Crust is famous locally for its square pizzas and by-the-slice lunch specials. The menu also includes thin-crust round pizzas, pastas and the house favorite, the Sicilian Muffeletta.
There is outdoor seating for quick lunches and a cozy interior makes for great family dining. Check this eatery's website for daily specials like Baby-Back Ribs and all-you-can-eat pasta. There is a vegetarian version of almost everything on the menu. Upper Crust also delivers and has full catering services.
Tony & Alba's is a fun and friendly place to enjoy some great pasta or pizza. The pizza has won awards for 25 years, including the Best Pizza in America title from the American Pizza & Pasta Association. The homemade crust is just as tasty as the slowly simmered sauce, top-quality cheeses and toppings, all made from fresh ingredients.
For over 20 years, Ristorante Avanti has provided Mediterranean cuisine fashioned from fresh, locally produced goods. The relaxed main seating area and wine bistro give the feel of an Italian village. Sample wines from local vintners or have a candlelight dinner for two. The restaurant is open for a short lunch period for something light and fresh. Located in the unassuming Palm Center, Avanti is a delightful surprise.
Gabriella Café opened for business in 1992, and has been popular right from its start. The cozy dining room and charming outdoor dining area -- cleverly created from the wide cobble-stoned space between the café and the neighboring building — both provide an intimate and romantic setting to enjoy Gabriella's freshly made dishes. Using fresh ingredients and including organic produce, the menu features such dishes as house-made charcuterie, spring vegetable risotto, grilled marinaded quail and pan-roasted yellow tail.
For over 30 years, the Upper Crust has been making great Italian food and traditional square Sicilian pizza. Homemade pasta dishes and comfortable old-style pizza parlor decor make this restaraunt a fun place to enjoy authentic dishes. A full selection of beers, fresh salads and friendly staff make this an ideal stop on your way home from the Westside beaches.
This casual and unhurried Italian restaurant is located in a small beach cottage and flies an Italian flag. Moderately priced dinners are prepared and served by friendly people. Meals are primarily made from locally-grown, organic produce and free-range meats. The restaurant has mellow lighting, white tablecloths and outdoor seating on a back patio.
