Girasole Ristorante

Girasole, which means sunflower in Italian, is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The dining room and lounge are designed with a light, airy touch that will transport you to a chic cafe in Milan. My staff and I travel back to Italy at least four times a year," said Girasole owner Gino Iovino. "It's very important to us to keep in touch with the motherland and stay abreast of the newest trends, products and techniques in Italian cooking." Girasole's specialties include homemade pastas, breads and brick-oven pizzas as well as what might be the city's finest ossobuco. Fresh seafood and meat dishes are continually added to the seasonally changing menu. Girasole is open for lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 to 2:30 and open for dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:30 to 10:30, until 11 on Friday and Saturday. Reservations recommended.