KEY WEST. Reserve will in advance if you want to dine at this authentic Italian restaurant. Professional servers bustle around the intimate wood-paneled dining room. Start with exquisitely fresh carpaccio served drizzled with truffle oil. Favorite entrees include the traditional veal Marsala, the yellowtail snapper poached with leeks and served on artichoke risotto and the fettuccine with asparagus and shiitake mushrooms. All of the pastas are homemade, as is the warm-from-the-oven focaccia bread. Smart-casual to business-dressy attire. Reservations essential.

KEY WEST. This spot has everything a good Italian restaurant should ­ friendly staff, warm ambiance and homemade pasta. Snack on bruschetta or proscuitto with melon while you read the menu. The penne Venezia is tossed with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and crabmeat. The cannelloni is stuffed with veal and spinach. Or for something lighter, try the eggplant stuffed with ricotta and roasted peppers. Homemade tiramisu is a dessert that properly tops off any meal. Smart-casual attire. Reservations suggested.

KEY WEST. This family-run Italian restaurant specializes in homemade pasta. Each day several pastas and sauces are made fresh. Diners can pick and choose which combo they want. You can have your spaghetti with marinara or pesto sauce, or your penne with meat sauce or creamy Alfredo. There are also wonderful chicken dishes such as the chicken with mushrooms and peas. The largest wine list in the Keys is sure to have a vintage to please. Request patio seating for the best ambiance. Smart-casual attire. Reservations not accepted.