it's hard to argue that this isn't some of the finest Italian fare around. Plus it's certainly expensive enough to qualify: Appetizers alone range from $16 to $80.

Balzano, known for "miking up" to serenade his customers with Italian arias, isn't shy when it comes to employing ... then tossed over a bit of homemade parpardelle or polenta, these dishes become ...

More from Food The white truffle growing in the woods of Alba, Piedmont, Italy is the rarest and most expensive truffle in the world. This truffle is bigger, more fragrant and flavorful than other ...

An espresso and gelato bar anchors the dining room. The man behind the recipes is all old-school Chicago. Tony Mantuano has been turning out legendary meals at Spiaggia for probably longer than ...

The key to being a fine Italian eatery is to effectively deliver ... the same cannot be said for the delectable Tuscan dishes that dress Old World staples with the finest of modern touches.