Trattoria Taverniti North

House-made pasta

Whatever's on the board — the kitchen's fresh pasta is consistently the best reason to visit, with sauces that suggest long simmering and real technique

Tiramisu

A textbook rendition — espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa that doesn't oversell itself

Antipasti selection

The opening spread sets the tone — cured meats, roasted vegetables, and cheeses portioned generously enough to constitute a light meal on their own