Casa Mia

Casa Mia is a comfy Italian joint that’s welcoming in service and features tasty food. The restaurant, which displays pretty watercolor paintings on the walls, has garnered a following for its satisfying meals, from calamari to mushroom and fontina soup to gnocchi with spinach and nutmeg. Save some room for the mouthwatering tiramisu, which is imported from Milan. Make a reservation if you head to Casa Mia on the weekend, because the place usually is packed.

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