Northaw, Italian Restaurant Guide

Near Oakwood tube, this superior local Italian is one of the top options for a meal in the surrounding ’burbs. Complete with tablecloths and a tasteful interior, it’s in a traditional vein, serving “homemade Italian food expertly prepared by Carmelo” (Carnevale, the chef, who hails from Sicily). Pasta and risotti are numerous on the menu, plus a few more substantial main dishes. They’ve also recently opened a nearby coffee shop, Caffè Amore.