Pasta became a staple of Italian fare after Roman Emperor Caligula famously appointed a plate of lasagna to the Senate. Elect to eat decadently with this Groupon.
$15 for $30 Worth of Italian Fare
House-made manicotti stuffed with cheese and spinach is $14.95, and linguini with mussels, shrimp, and squid is $19.95. See the full menu.
Mirra’s Place
Twirls of fettuccini and dollops of tender gnocchi reflect culinary traditions that trace back to 1961, when Adolfo and Maria Mirra opened Mirra’s Place. Their legacy continues with a robust Italian menu that features classics such as veal piccata, chicken parmesan, and pastas composed of white, wheat, or spelt flour. Red and white wines from Italy and California, including a signature house blend, complement every dish. Stools at a small wooden bar offer a view of the candy-coloured dining room, in which baby blue and salmon pink walls, intricate white crown moulding, and gold chandeliers evoke a baroque vibe where Mozart might appear and sing a rondo at any moment.