Scarpino's Classic Italian

Scarpino's does the fundamentals right: fresh dough, house sauces, seafood prepared daily. The lanai seating lets you eat in Florida sun without the tourist markup. It's family-friendly without being loud or precious, and the staff apparently remembers your name after one visit. Go if you want solid Italian food that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.

Friday or Saturday evening if you want the lanai full and the bar buzzing; Tuesday–Thursday lunch if you want to move fast and avoid the crowd.

Order the tiramisu—multiple reviews call it the best they've ever had, and it's the kind of dessert that tells you the kitchen isn't cutting corners.

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