Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano

A well-worn and loved mid-century neighborhood Italian eatery. It gets surprisingly high marks from tourists who don't mind the calculated authenticity. The menu of brick-oven baked pizza, pastas, seafood, steak and vegetarian dishes betrays a slight California influence. There's, quite naturally, a kid's menu and an adequate wine list for the grown-ups. Note that reserved seating is a good idea.