Winner: Fino Villa

Huge murals of Italian icons don’t compete with the cuisine or the wine list at Fino Villa. The filled-to-the-brim wine racks offer a comprehensive taste of Italy, but the restaurant doesn’t discriminate, offering plenty of options from America and other countries.

875 West Poplar, 861-2626. Lunch is served daily, except Monday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; dinner is served each evening starting at 5 p.m.; finovilla.com.

Finalist: Pasta Italia