The Old Spaghetti Factory

Even budget-minded diners get the real deal at this downtown mainstay: All of OSF’s entrees come with hot, fresh-baked bread; soup or salad; coffee or tea, and authentic spumoni ice cream for dessert. Match that generous rule with your choice of classic pastas, and top it with one of several delicious sauces, and you’ve got […]

Oregano’s

From jaw-droppingly generous portions to swingin’ big-band music, Oregano’s is all about livin’ large. Delicious, piled-high salads and appetizers like the kickbutt garlic bread or toasted ravioli could make meals unto themselves, but somehow we always find room for double-size sandwiches (like the old-school Italian sausage and the goofy-sounding but gourmet-tasting Veggie Wedgie) and heaping […]

Oregano’s

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings, […]

Oregano’s

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings […]

Oregano’s

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings […]

Oregano’s

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings […]

Oregano’s

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings […]

Oregano’s

From jaw-droppingly generous portions to swingin’ big-band music, Oregano’s is all about livin’ large. Delicious, piled-high salads and appetizers like the Kickbutt Garlic Bread or toasted ravioli could make meals unto themselves, but somehow we always find room for double-size sandwiches (like the old-school Italian sausage and the goofy-sounding but gourmet-tasting Veggie Wedgie) and heaping […]

Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

If you go to Oregano’s, go hungry. Or take friends. Even the salads at this mini-chain are beyond gigantic. The thin-crust pizza is a crowd pleaser, and the menu is packed with cute word plays (we love the ad campaign, which includes billboards with sayings like “Legalize Marinara”) and a selection of pasta, sandwiches, wings […]

Organ Stop Pizza

The star of this mammoth, family-friendly, 700-seat operation is the mighty Wurlitzer organ, lovingly restored to 1927 power. Eat pizza, pasta, and sandwiches while the house organists go through their repertoire. The experience is as corny as Kansas in August, and just as wholesome.

Oven+Vine

For the surrounding neighborhood, Oven+Vine makes a comfortable and affordable place for lunch, dinner, and drinks. The menu includes starters, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, pastas, and a handful of specialty entrées. Not everything sees the inside of the restaurant’s brick oven, but it’s clearly the focus of the restaurant’s cuisine. The price point lends itself to […]

Pane Bianco

Celeb chef Chris Bianco has worked his magic again, this time concentrating on a tiny menu of sandwiches and salads. Fare is takeout only, and it’s expensive, but worth it for farmers-market-fresh quality. Anything with homemade mozzarella is a marvel. Read our review.

The Parlor Pizzeria

Whether it’s a date night or a family outing, The Parlor is the perfect spot for every occasion. Once a beauty salon, the space was transformed into a welcoming restaurant with intimate seating inside and a brightly lit patio. The vibe is whimsical and fun – and ordering more than one pizza is easy and […]

Pasta Brioni

If Cheers were an Italian restaurant, this would be it. Visit once and you’re a welcome guest. Visit twice, and you’re family. Simple but zesty dishes served in a comfy bar setting include spaghetti and meatballs, meatball sandwiches, lasagna and such.