"6"^^ . . . . "I was lucky enough to spend a semester studying abroad in Rome and Sicily, it was easily the greatest experience of my life. Ever since I have been on never ending search to find an Italian restaurant that can match the authentic flavors that Italy is famous for.... the search is over, Scarpetta is that restaurant. \n\nSquid ink pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine, yet it's almost impossible to find on a menu in the states. Scarpetta does it justice. The \"black fettuccine\" is cooked to perfection and topped with king crab, squid, shrimp, and lobster corral breadcrumbs... ho l'acquolina in bocca. \n\nScarpetta also has the best Italian dessert I have tasted in years. The bomboloni is heavenly. They are nutella filled donuts lightly fried and served with banana gelato. They conjure up memories of sitting on the banks of the Tevere river eating bomboloni and people watching in the Italian sun. \n\nLa vita \u00E8 breve, festeggiare con gli amici, l'amore come non c'\u00E8 domani."^^ . "2013-05-01T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . "6"^^ . "9"^^ .