Fodor's Expert Review Valentini's Vicino Lago

Part supper club, part Italian eatery, Valentini's serves hearty portions in an intimate environment. After sampling from a lengthy menu, guests are encouraged to linger over coffee and dessert. Using modern culinary trends, owner-chef Carol Valentini is also inspired by family recipes in use since the 1930s—as in Nello's marinated kabobs skewered with bacon and vegetables—and the Italian-themed breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are named after family members. Check the events calendar for news of live-music, theater, opera, and comedy performances.