Best of 225 awards weekly pick: Best Italian Restaurant

This ain’t no nuevo Italian place. Candlelit tables, hearty sauces, perfectly cooked pasta and an extensive wine list add up to the most authentic Italian experience outside of the peninsula itself. Gino’s dishes may be traditional, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for innovation; the house specialties burst with local twists on the classics, and their signature arrancini is a can’t-miss. 4542 Bennington Ave., ginosrestaurant.com. Find more great dining and entertainment ideas and other Best of 225 award winners here. (File photo)