Why You Should Go: It seems like Asian fare these days is all about new-age fusion, while Spanish tapas are undergoing a well-received renaissance. But if there’s any cuisine that’s never needed a facelift, it’s Italian food, long beloved for its classic flavors and dishes that never get tired. No one knows this better than Stancato’s, which has proudly served the finest, most authentic Italian fare to Northeast Ohio since 1971.

What You Should Know: Appropriately located in Parma, Stancato’s is a family owned and operated institution dishing up generous portions of mouth-watering pizza, pasta, meat and fish. Start with an order of the Stuffed Rotolo, Pasta Pillows or Zucchini Planks, before deciding on your main course. Then you’ll be faced with the difficult task of choosing between dishes like Veal Saltimbocca, Chicken Marsala, Steak Romano, Salmon Portofino or Eggplant Parmigiana. Of course it’s never a bad idea to go with a classic like Mediterranean Di Mare or Angel Hair Florentine. Finally, pizza lovers won’t be able to get enough of a fresh-baked creation of their choosing, or a specialty pizza like Tuscan Spinach & Artichoke or Chicken Teriyaki. Regardless of your Italian craving, Stancato’s has you covered, as they have for the last 40 years.