Give a man a noodle and you'll feed him for a day, but teach a man to noodle and he'll be arrested in most states. Defray pasta-based misdemeanor hunger with today's Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of Italian fare from Ciao Amicis in Brighton.

The chefs at Ciao Amicis pack their menu with a long list of Italian favorites, including hearty pastas, homestyle entrees, and an expansive wine list. Pasta Da Vinci ($21.99) takes wine-sautéed seafood and lightly coats it in palomino sauce before using it to power a complex flying machine. Climbing diners can scale mountains of cheesy eggplant parmesan ($14.99), taking care not to cause disastrous capellini-pasta avalanches or marinara runoffs. Practice standard chomping motions on traditional Italian delicacies such as veal piccata sautéed with capers ($21) or chicken marsala with mushrooms and wine sauce ($15.99). A hit at any dinner party, creamy risotto ($16.99) entertains with chicken, veggies, and the ability to belt out velvety opera tunes at will. The wine lineup lubricates lips with a range of fine imported and domesticated wines, including such potables as Italian Querceto chianti classico ($8/glass, $32/bottle), The Crossing sauvignon blanc ($8/glass, $30/bottle), and Oak Vineyards chardonnay ($7/glass, $28/bottle).

Garnished with ornate decorations and festive paintings, the interior of Ciao Amicis mimics an old-world Italian family eatery. The restaurant also employs patio seating, perfect for enjoying a warm night or simulating a real outdoors.