Bottega Louie

A great spot for groups and pastry lovers

Popular plate: For something sweet, try the Parisian-style macaroons with fabulous flavors like earl grey-infused milk chocolate ganache and classic citrus buttercream.
This spacious, posh cafeteria-style space is one of those places where everyone is going to find something on the Mediterranean-American menu that catches their eye. From the large weekend brunch menu featuring everything from lobster tail hash to lemon ricotta pancakes and classic eggs Benedict, to the pizzas, pastas and salads they lay on all day, there's a great selection of classic dishes with inventive twists that stop well short of snobbish.

Packed table natterings can get a bit loud here around dinnertime, so it's a better spot to catch up with friends rather than grab a quiet, romantic bite.