Sardine's Ristorante Italiano

Sardine's manages to be both intimate and festive. The layout puts groups in an elevated area and couples in a more elegant, white-linen area in the middle. Antiques and photos from Italy pepper the walls, and the chefs pepper the food with creativity and consistency. Portions are generous, the jazz band soothes and the lighting flatters. Fatto a mano, or homemade, is what patrons find on the menu.