Sette Luna Tuscan Trattoria

The offerings at this rustic eatery are peppered with handcrafted homage to the region (see: daily handmade pastas like Fettuccine Alla Marinara), quintessential dishes like Bruschetta and Osso Buco, and hard-to-find delicacies like Polpo—warm and tender poached octopus. Sette Luna is, simply, a love letter to old-world Italian cuisine.

What’s the vibe? Charming and intimate, the Tuscan restaurant is tucked away on a downtown side street. Outdoor diners get a chic sidewalk-cafe affair, while those inside experience a cozier epicurean taste of Italy.

A lot of restaurants do pizza. What’s different here? Surprisingly light and fresh without a hint of grease, these wood-oven pizzas are a perfect starter for the table, side dish, or entree. There are 19 gourmet pies to choose from, and it isn’t easy—are you in the mood for the Gamberetti, Sette Luna’s signature Margherita pizza plus sautéed shrimp, housemade pesto, and fresh lemon? (Yes.) Or perhaps the La Capra, with tangy goat cheese, savory chicken, and spinach? (Yes.) What about the sautéed wild mushrooms and gorgonzola on the Piemontese? (Still yes.) See what we mean?

What are we drinking? Zesty Italian-inspired cocktails like Tuscan Sangria—a bright, Limoncello-infused libation—and Italian Lemonade—spiked with Limoncello, Svedka vodka, and a sprig of rosemary.

Did someone say brunch? Sundays at Sette Luna are for leisurely jazz brunches filled with mid-morning eats like the Eggs in Purgatory—poached eggs swimming in spicy marinara—or the Salmon Hollandaise—Norwegian salmon roasted in the wood oven.