Why You Should Go: From the four-wheel drive cars and snow tires we keep in the garage to the annual rite of passage that is installing our air conditioners, there are few things New Englanders value more than seasonal versatility. With a casually upscale dining room, a lounge and billiards room that exude the coziness of a winter cabin, and a sun-drenched outdoor dining patio that can’t be topped during the warmer months, Incontro Restaurant & Lounge brings an unparalleled versatility to fine dining and authentic Italian fare.

What You Should Try: A regionally inspired menu of Italian classics and steaks, a lounge menu, and an impressive wine list highlight the myriad eating and drinking options at Incontro. The Lobster & Lump Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps make for a succulent start to any meal, but the decisions don’t get any easier after that. Wood-Fired, Napoletana Style Pizzas pack a flavorful punch, as do fish, duck, chicken and veal dishes. You can’t go wrong with pasta like the Gorgonzola Cheese Borsetti “Little Purses” or the Butternut Squash Ravioli, and a mouth-watering selection of American Style Wagyu Kobe Beef and All Natural Organic Beef steaks and chops will please any carnivore.