Arrivederci Italian Restaurant   

Owned by the same family as the popular Buon Appetito in Little Italy and Pizzeria Arrivederci a block further down Fourth, Arrivederci is a haven of Italian comfort food. Rich red sauce -- the kind that takes all day to prepare just right -- greets you at your table with fresh-baked bread. Forget the trend of pouring olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping your bread; take a piece and dig into the bowl of that heavenly sauce. Order a bottle of Sangiovese to get you in the mood, then dive into a captivating menu that, like a good book, you won't want to put down. Light and refreshing beef carpaccio gets a smack of peppery spice from arugula. Pasta lovers, welcome home: You could daydream about dishes like their farfalle with salmon in vodka pink sauce and fettuccine bel paese tossed in mushroom-brandy sauce. The boisterous atmosphere and closely spaced tables may not be the best opportunity to promote romance, but if you are looking for a place that feels like a family-stocked Southern Italian home, this is it.