Spuntino

Elliot Strathmann and his wife, chef Cindhura Reddy, took over this intimate Italian eatery over a decade ago, expertly guided it through the pandemic and came out the other side — somehow with even more vigor for offering a dining experience that’s hard to beat from start to finish. Dishes are often infused with unexpected culinary touches from Reddy’s Indian heritage, and Strathmann’s impressive collection (and knowledge) of Italian amari continues to grow, while staples like goat from El Regalo Ranch and creamy arancini have earned a place among the city’s most iconic bites. Count yourself lucky if this is your neighborhood spot, and make the trek if it's not.