These are three of my favorite restaurants. As a confirmed foodie, it can be difficult to become a regular anywhere. But each of these restaurnts have warranted repeat visits and for good reason.
First, LoRusso's Cucinis is billed as Italian on the Hill. It is not really on the Hill in my mind but close enough at Watson and Arsenal. It is however, very authentic Italian and holds its own uniqueness. The decor is warm, the staff is always attentitive and will remember you if you come often enough. The wine list is very approachable with some great chiantis. My favorite entre is the squash ravioli with dried cherries in a creamy white sauce. The flavors of sweetness and tartness marry together so well and it keeps me coming back.
Felix's, in the Dogtown neighborhood, is the place to go for a quick happy hour bite on Friday afternoons. They have great drink specials( the mango martini is outstanding) to go with your pizza. The four cheese and sun dried tomato pizza is very good, featuring a thin crust and lots of great cheese. The lobster, pesto and cream cheese is a must try and it will keep you coming back for more. The food is great, the price is perfect and the service is always friendly. On the last visit, we chatted with our young waiter who was headed toward a culinary career.
Finally, Zoe's has a lot to offer. It is on the pricey side compared to the other two. But it offers outside dining in the great people watching area of the Central West End. The first time there was in our pre-sushi days and it was the very rare tuna that convince my partner and I to try sushi which has become an obsession, but that is for another review. On my last visit, I had the grilled Asian Bar-B-Que salmon with a ginger vinaigrette over mixed greens and Chinese mustard. It was outstanding with a nice crisp white wine. I even saved room for dessert in the form of Tahitian vanilla ice cream with fresh mango puree and cashews. It was a refreshing, wonderful meal.
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