Dining Guide

Fresco Cafe Italiano

Bare-bones save for two large Italian paintings on the wall, this cozy spot led by chef Roberto Crescini is drawing raves for its freshly made pastas and simply delicious sauces. Can we talk about one dessert first, though? The almond torta is exquisite, with just the slightest crunch of crust embracing a not-too-sweet moist interior. But man cannot live by sweets alone, so definitely try the meaty grilled octopus, and whatever you do, don’t skip the lasagna, five wafer-thin layers of pasta enriched by both bolognese and béchamel.