I'm a fan of Bar Italia. It's always good-quality Italian and the servers are friendly. It's a top choice if I'm looking to take someone for a nice dinner. Most of the dishes I've had there have been excellent. The gnocchi pizzaiolo I had last time was the only exception, it was decent but underwhelming. The salad with mushrooms was outstanding.
As other reviewers have noted, it can be quite loud on a weekend night when it's crowded. It might not be the best choice for say a first date. If you're going out with friends, though, it's a great option.