For classic Italian cuisine in a throwback atmosphere, it’s impossible to beat Draganetti’s Ristorante (3120 E. Clairemont Ave., Altoona), a family-owned Chippewa Valley tradition that’s been serving up homemade pasta and pizza for nearly half a century. Mona Lisa’s Restaurant (428 Water St., Eau Claire) will have you smiling like its artistic namesake when you sample the ever-changing menu of Mediterranean specialties, including Roman-style flatbread “pinsa.” Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire) draws diners with its delectable pastas (try the luxurious Chanel No. 5 ravioli) and endless wine options. —Tom Giffey