Fodor's Expert Review Capo San Giovanni's Mari e Monti

At this intimate Italian restaurant the smell of rich sauces simmering in the open kitchen blends with strains of opera. Owner and Executive Chef Gianfranco Zappalà and his wife, Hilda, the sommelier, perform a culinary concert that keeps you coming back for encores. Sample specialties like carpaccio di pesce, cioppino alla Calabrese, or scallopine alla piccata—thin slices of veal sautéed with capers in a white wine and lemon sauce. For a romantic evening, dine on the starlit back patio, where soft music is played during the high season. A delivery menu features pizzas and calzones, with service from 12–10:30 p.m.