Cucina Paradiso

Known for exquisite desserts and homemade pastas that incorporate fresh local ingredients, Cucina Paradiso bills itself as a "ristorante Italiano with the true Italian flavor," and few would dispute the claim. As evidence, its main course options include roasted duck breast, veal scaloppini, and grilled rack of lamb with roasted bell pepper sauce. Praised by the local press, the strip mall eatery also features a surprisingly impressive repertoire of Californian and Tuscan wines and a pleasant patio.