This intimate but bustling Cow Hollow restaurant is reminiscent of trattorias in Tuscany or Umbria, with traditional northern Italian fare that draws crowds. Stucco walls, a red-tile floor, and the waiters’ lovely Italian lilt add to the authenticity, along with menu standards like rack of lamb and tiramisu. Nearby Via Vai is Pane e Vino’s more casual “sister” restaurant.

Pane e Vino Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed holidays. Reservations recommended.