Fodor's Expert Review Mare

Everything at this traditional Italian restaurant is stark white, including the stone facade, grand piano, and even the brick oven, where fresh breads are baked. Traditional Italian and bold Mediterranean flavors emerge in dishes like the squid-ink pasta, lobster risotto, spaghetti with seafood, and garden ravioli with artichoke and zucchini. The folks here take great pride in their handmade pasta—that's evident as you pass the chef rolling out dough before cutting it into strands with a chitarra ("pasta guitar"). Come early to watch the sunset, and snag a table on the back terrace overlooking the lagoon.