$22.50 for $35 Toward Italian Cuisine for Carryout or Dine-In at Fratelli's Ristorante

The menu at Fratelli's Ristorante is classic Italian—handmade gnocchi, brick-oven pizzas, and veal sautéed in garlic and wine. But patrons might notice other influences in dishes such as the Italian crepes filled with portobello mushrooms and the chicken pasta studded with spicy Texas sausage. Regardless of their origins, these upscale meals pair perfectly with decor that includes sparkling chandeliers and a bar that was salvaged from the Shamrock Hilton Hotel. Though elegant, Fratelli's isn't overly formal, however. There's a separate kids' menu and a lovely outdoor patio that welcomes dogs and bumblebees who promise not to sting anyone.