Vincenzo’s Ristorante

http://www.vincenzos-ne.com/

Vincenzo’s is Lincoln’s best pure Italian restaurant. But you may be taking more of a trip to St. Louis than Italy when visiting. The Lou hints are subtle, with dishes like toasted ravioli and one that’s called “The Hill” after St. Louis’s most famous food and their Italian district respectively. But the dead giveaway is the liberal use of the cheese St. Louis is known for, Provel, throughout the menu. I believe this is one of the few places outside St. Louis you can find the stuff. As a Cardinals fan, I enjoy this connection. But I also have a special spot in my heart for Vincenzo’s because it’s where I took my wife on our first date. You’ll find us there every year on April 15th, our “meet-aversary.”

What you’re ordering:

Toasted Ravioli & the Penne Diavolo.