La Vecchia Cucina

Meals often open with bruschetta focaccia dipped in garlic oil before moving into hearty staples like lamb shank ragu, puttanesca, or classic spaghetti and meatballs. The dining room carries an energetic, multi-generational hum where visitors arriving straight from the beach in shorts share space with dressed-up dinner parties, though indoor tables can be a little tight. Outdoor seating offers an alternative setting, supported by attentive pacing and a moderate neighborhood buzz.