L’Artusi

Despite its two-floor, 100-plus-seat space, tables are somewhat hard to come by at L’Artusi, which makes the spots at the white marble bar all the more valuable. The menu centers around several pleasing pasta dishes, with Italian-inspired seafood and meat mains, plus plates like L’Artusi’s roasted mushrooms with pancetta, fried egg, chilies, and ricotta salata. There’s also a serious wine list, and Sunday brunch to consider.