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	Cappuccino Ave. Máximo Gómez No. 60 Tel.: (809)689-8600 Owners: Claudio Paccagnella and Ferruccio Scandola Chef: Franco. Relaxed setting among original hand-painted murals by an Italian artist. Carpaccio del buen gustaio (sliced raw beef with arugula and parmesan cheese), penne quattro fromaggi (pasta with four cheeses), aragostine all grillia (grilled langostines).
	Fellini Roberto Pastoriza No. 504 Tel.:  (809)540-5330 Owner:Luca Piraccini Owner/Chef: Ciro Casola. Creative contemporary Italian "nouvelle" cuisine in a high class setting. Specialties are Black Angus t-bone steak served with endives au gratin and baked potato in sage oil, or breast of Long Island duck in balsamic vinegar sauce accompanied by wild rice and sweet peppers.
	La Bricciola Arzobispo Meriño No. 152-A, Colonial Zone Tel.:  (809)688-5055 Owner:  Franco Riccobono Chef:  Armando Geri. The past comes alive in the hallways and patio of this colonial mansion. "Funghi e gamberi" (mushrooms and shrimp), "Medaglioni di aragosta Maxim's" (lobster medallions), and "scaloppini di vitello alla valdostana" (veal scaloppini with prosciutto, mushrooms, and mozzarella) are excellent choices.
	Pappalapasta Calle Dr. Baez No. 23, Gazcue Tel.:  682-4397 Owner: Italo Angeline Liranzo Chef: Mario Correa. Dine surrounded by exquisite works of art. The art, however, is projected in the fine plate presentation and the food taste as well. Sample the arugula salad with generous shavings of Parmesan cheese. But the piece de resistance is a 16 oz. imported veal chop, juicy and tender. It is a must!
	Rossini Calle Porfirio Herrera No. 23, (old Piantini-Elite) Tel.: 567-1617 Owner/Chef: Giovani Tiana Owner/ Manager: Maria Consuelo Padilla. Natural, healthful, and personalized cuisine, prepared "a la minute," with your approval in mind. The signature item is the risotto Rossini with strawberries. Other excellent choices are the homemade spinach ravioli and the smoked salmon carpaccio. A barbecue is presented on the terrace every Wednesday animated by piano music.
	Spaguettissimo Calle Paseo de Locutores No. 13 Tel.: 565-3708 Owner: Frederic Gollong. Rustic terracotta floors and yellow washed walls add a touch of nostalgia to a countryside atmosphere. Gnocchi in a light tomato sauce and "bruschetta siciliana" (toasted Italian bread with tomatoes and basil) are house specialties. The osso bucco is always tasty. Jazz is presented every Wednesday in an outdoor garden setting.
	Toscana Calle E. L. Ekman No. 34, Arroyo Hondo Tel.:  (809)549-5191 Owner: Alfredo Alonso Chef: Hector Paulino. A cozy Old World charm accented by pepper lights. Regional Italian cooking highlighted by fettuccini Alfredo, chicken and spinach canneloni, and prosciutto ravioli.
	Vesuvio Ave. George Washington 521 Tel.: 221-1954 Owner: Enzo Bonarelli. This up scale restaurant is the meeting place for many of Santo Domingo's elite. They return because of the consistently good food, a sophisticated ambience, and good service. Tourists may also enjoy such offerings as squid's ink pasta with seafood or the veal piccatta. Do leave some room for dessert, the cart is filled with cakes and pastries you will not want to miss.
	Vesuvio II Ave. iradentes No. 17 Tel.: 562-6060 Owner: Gaetano Bonarelli. Second location with same menu and service.