Laughing Cat   

The name conjures demented housepets more than Italian food, but the latter is just what youll find at this cozy Ybor City bistro, just around the corner from the madness on Seventh Avenue. Laughing Cat's menu offers more than 120 items that do justice to regional Italian cuisine from north to south, with some innovative takes on classic dishes, too. And the pickings are plentiful. Choose from approximately 25 appetizers, 25 pasta dishes and numerous entree and dessert options. The most-requested dishes include the chicken breast with Fontina and prosciutto, the sauteed red snapper and the gamberi Toscanini king prawns in a Tuscan-inspired sauce. Complement your menu item with a glass of chianti or a mug of beer: the wine and beer selections are quite good. The decor is trendy and casual, attracting a beautiful-people clientele to match. Request a seat by the windows and check out the action on the street while letting your tastebuds get transported to Italy.