Why You Should Go: Italians are master problem solvers. When a city on water was needed, they built Venice. When they wanted beautiful art, Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. And when hunger pains strike, they treat them with delicious antipasti, handmade pastas and tender cuts of meat like the classic Italian fare whipped up at renowned Davide Restaurant in Boston.

Why You'll Love It: You'll be one of many fans. Over the years, this charming North End trattoria has garnered numerous honors, including the Best of the Best 5-Star Diamond Award of Excellence as being "One of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the United States", a Five-Diamond award from AAA, a rating of Excellent from Zagat Survey, Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence (every year since 1985), and many others. 

What To Order: Start with a Caesar salad prepared tableside before moving on to a handmade pasta like the tagliatelle with lobster, light cream, sundried tomatoes and basil; a tender cut of meat like the filet mignon with truffle polenta, wilted greens and red wine demi; or fresh seafood (like cod with sundried tomato polenta cake and spinch)