Trattoria LA Siciliana, Berkeley

Winner of several "Best of the Bay" awards by local newspapers, this trattoria serves traditional southern Italian dishes in a warm and friendly setting. Inside find tiled floors and Italian arts and crafts, including handmade puppets suspended from the ceiling and the ubiquitous garlic wreaths. You are sure to enjoy the friendly service and fine food. Try entrees like linguine, Bistec Impaneta or the Pollo alla Scarpanello (chicken with lemon, garlic and wine sauce). The wine selection includes both Italian and California wines, but try the house chianti, which beautifully complements the dishes. Note: Cash only