Too thin to be a trusty rope swing and too thick for viable dental floss, spaghetti remains undeniably most effective as a meatball hammock. Savour the culinary kingdom's most comfy comfort dish with today's Groupon to La Grotta on Main in Unionville. Choose between the following options:

• For $12, you get $25 worth of Italian cuisine and drinks during lunch.
• For $25, you get $50 worth of Italian cuisine and drinks during dinner.

Anchored in the heart of Unionville, this upscale Mediterranean dining room ushers patrons in with the smell of freshly baked bread and homemade pastas. Executive Chef Frank Ruberto lavishes lunch palates with a savoury collection of traditional Italian plates such as mussels marinara ($8.95) and veal parmigiana ($13.95) that can be enjoyed on La Grotta’s alfresco patio. As the sun sets on the pergola-covered veranda, grazers flock to the dining room’s marble fireplaces and intimate eating nooks for a taste of authentic Italian dinner entrees such as the rack of lamb dijonnaise ($32.95) encrusted in mustard and a fine herb panache or the fillet of seabass wrapped in repurposed Roman columns ($31.95).

La Grotta complements its cuisine with a thoughtful wine list. Each variety is appointed with a sugar content designation ranging from very dry (0) to sweet (3), and is available in three different serving sizes (bottles start at $28) including venti. Diners can also warm their windpipes with a selection of martinis, champagnes, and draft beers.