Topo Gigio Ristorante   

Named after the gray puppet mouse on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' this Old Town Italian restaurant is quite popular with area residents as well as tourists. Topo Gigio doesn't try to reinvent the wheel with the cuisine; they aim to perfect it. Standards such as veal parmesan, spaghetti and other pastas are big sellers as diners settle into the rich atmosphere of hard wood and elegant paintings. Chicken lovers will adore a classic chicken cacciatore or grilled chicken breast with spinach, mushrooms and pine nuts. Summertime features the outdoor garden, which seats about 60. On their way out, guests can also purchase Topo Gigio merchandise stamped with the image of the mouse.