Amarone

You walk into Amarone and it feels like the kind of place that's been doing the same thing well for years without needing to shout about it. Union Street's got plenty of restaurants fighting for your attention, but this one quietly pulls in regulars who know the difference between decent Italian and the real thing. The room's got warmth to it—exposed brick, soft lighting, the kind of atmosphere that works whether you're here for a quick midweek dinner or stretching a Friday night into something proper. The cooking is honest and unfussy, which is exactly what Italian food should be.