Skip the chain restaurants and head straight to Atwells Avenue for the real deal. You come here for the massive plates of carbonara and the espresso culture, not the tourist traps. It feels like a genuine Italian neighborhood, especially after dark. If you’re short on time, book the guided sightseeing tour to learn the local mob history while you eat. Spend three hours roaming the bakeries, grab some cannoli, and leave the generic maps behind.
