If the scent of fresh tomatoes, basil, and pasta makes your mouth water, stop by LoCoco’s Cucina Rustica for lunch or dinner near Creekside Park. Dine in at this authentic Italian restaurant if you’re craving house-made ravioli with ricotta, spinach, butter, sage, and parmigiana. Or if you're feeling really hungry, perhaps a filling dish of chicken marsala or veal piccata would taste even better. The traditional Italian menu is full of options that are suitable for vegetarians as well, and locals say that you can’t go wrong with any dish.

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica is intimate, and the décor is on par with the true theme of Italian cooking. Rustic pots and pans dangle from the ceiling, and faux grape vines hang overhead, reminding one of a Tuscany setting. Need to unwind? Stop by for dessert and a glass of wine from the extensive wine list. House-made cannoli and tiramisu are just a few of the decadent options to satisfy a sweet tooth.

LoCoco's Cucina Rustica
117 4th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 523-2227
www.lococos.net
www.yelp.com/biz/lococos-cucina-rustica-santa-rosa

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