This new wine bar and restaurant proves Italians do share plates with better style. We love the small tables along the side-wall but the bar up front is great for people-watching. Start the evening with a Caprioska before grazing on silky goats cheese gratin salad and pancetta wrapped scallops. Just make sure you leave room for the plump pillows of chocolate and chestnut dessert ravioli.

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