Buona Forchetta - South Park
Order the handmade pasta, specifically the tagliatelle bolognese. Sit at the bar if you can. The kitchen is visible, the wine list knows what it's doing, and South Park people actually live here. You're not eating in a restaurant designed for tourists.
Tagliatelle bolognese. The seasonal pasta special. Skip dessert, get an espresso at the bar and leave happy.
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