Jonathan's Ristorante 15 Wall Street Huntington, NY (631) 549-0055 www.jonathansristorante.com

Steady and serene, Jonathan’s Ristorante is a landmark eatery on Long Island’s North Shore. Peter Gianotti from Newsday raves, "the place is reliable and very good!" Owner Roberto Ornato, who learned his trade at Manhattan’s Cipriani, has given chef Tito Onofre free rein with the menu. Among the many accolades the restaurant recently received an "Award of Distinction" from Zagat stating that the chef "really knows his stuff and rarely make a false move." Jonathan’s was also awarded a 2005 Wine Spectator Award for their excellent wine program.

Executive Chef Tito Onofre has created new lunch and dinner menus infusing them with an authentically Italian flavor. Instant favorites that will please any epicurean include: Pumpkin Ravioli with butter and sage sauce and Blackened Yellow Fin Tuna with tomato and avocado compote, escarole and polenta cake. Desserts like the cappuccino panna cotta, the caramel apple tartlet with vanilla gelato and classic vanilla crème brulée bring folks in after the movies or a visit to one of Huntington’s many art galleries and shops. Jonathan’s also boasts a temperature-controlled wine cellar, Riedel glasses and an extensive wine list featuring many wines from small vineyards in Italy, California, Australia and France.