Want to get away? The closest you’re going to get to a European getaway is a trip to Zia’s Lago Vista. This Italian-style trattoria boasts an authentic menu of classic dishes, along with the fine wines to make you feel like you just took a little vacation. Start with a fritto misto platter of perfectly crispy fried seafood, or perhaps an order of PEI mussels with a peppery tomato broth. You can also pass a pizza around the table before you move on to entrees like linguini pescatore, veal tenderloin with Madera wine, or chicken limone. The weekends bring the almost-famous Zia’s Lago Vista brunch, complete with $15 bottomless mimosas or bloody marys. That kind of experience might be just what you need to treat yourself after these last few difficult months. 

You may think of Zia’s Lago Vista because you’ve been to a wedding or other special event in the lovely dining room. But you can approach a Tuesday night dinner or lazy weekend brunch with the same celebratory notion just to delight in the excellent food and service of Zia’s Lago Vista. Be sure to make a reservation before you visit. Zia’s Lago Vista is open Tuesday through Sunday.