Walk into Chelsea's Beppe, and you may feel yourself leaving the city of New York and entering the lovely land of Italy. At this warm, weathered eatery filled with all the charm of an Italian farmhouse kitchen, you can sample some of chef/owner Cesare Cassella’s earthy and divine pasta; a terrific selection of Tuscan-style wood-fired seafood, meat, and game; and a wine list that focuses on gems from Tuscany and Italy’s lesser-known regions.

Beppe Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.