Zirpolo's Italian Restaurant, Independence

Red-and-white checkered tablecloths dress up the tables inside Zirpolo's, triggering comforting memories of the Italian joints of your youth. These classic linens welcome platefuls of pasta smothered in your choice of sauce, including pesto, alfredo, or bolognese. Chefs also churn out a number of house specialties, such as chicken marsala topped with mushrooms and seasoned cod filets paired with a lemon-garlic-parmesan sauce. Fresh bread accompanies each entree, ensuring that diners can sop up every last drop of sauce—even if they left their favorite squeegee at home.