***image1***______________________________ IN THE MOOD FOR TIRAMISU
? We've got you covered. ANDIAMO!
322 Garfield St., 995-9595
Andiamo is the restaurant that generated the clichéd phrase "casual yet elegant." This is the place to go when you don't want to think, you just want to eat. When you don't want to have to change out of the clothes you're wearing right now. When a big bowl of pasta and a brimming glass of red wine (and the resulting red-cheeked carbohydrate high) is exactly what the doctor ordered. When you want your lamb sausage pizza, sautéed baby artichoke fettucine and tiramisu to go (including toasted hazelnuts; the tiramisu is $5.50). Why haven't you been here yet? $$
IL PIATTO
95 W. Marcy St., 984-1091
The house-made tiramisu is made from an old-world Tuscan recipe. At least that's what they say. I say they can call it whatever they want as long as they keep it coming. Save room for dessert when you go at lunch by asking your server if you can have a half-order of the ridiculously delicious rigatoni with eggplant, olives, tomatoes and goat cheese. You could even tack on an order of the arugula salad with raisins, onions and pinenuts and still have room for dessert. Whatever you order, you'll enjoy the charming staff and small but comfortable dining rooms. $$
OSTERIA D'ASSISI
58 S. Federal Place, 986-5858
Arguably the most Italian of Santa Fe's Italian restaurants, this is the place to go when you want to reminisce about your recent trip to Italy. Close your eyes and listen to the Italian members of the staff chattering amongst themselves. Just like in Tuscany! Closing your eyes also helps you to analyze each flavor in Chef Fabrizio Ventricini's juicy osso buco. The house salad is a simple thing done exceptionally well. The tiramisu here is good, but the gelato is better. Get a cup filled with three different flavors and pass it around. $$
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