Fodor's Expert Review Lucca's

You're a guest of honor at this cozy Italian eatery tucked into the north end of the walking mall. With only 54 seats, dinner is intimate and elegant, and this regularly ranks among the best restaurants in Helena. Start with baked fontina or fried calamari, then dine on an array of pasta dishes, New York steak, veal scallopini, or pork chop with apples. Try the Italian Sausage Cavatappi, a Lucca's original: spiral pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, and garlic in a Marsala and fresh sage cream sauce. Be sure to ask the maître d' about the impressive wine list. Limited hours and a small dining area make reservations a must.