Italian restaurant we recommend

[Sandra Ward]

It's called Porto Fino Ristorante Italiano, and it's on the eastern side Transito (on the same side of the divided highway as the Grand Plaza Hotel) and a little past the Sta. Fe Glorieta as you head out of the city. You'll have to make a retorno if you are coming from the city.

The food and service are very good, the prices are modest, and wine is served by the glass and the bottle. We had antipasto, homemade ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, and spaghetti with a delicious tomato and black olive sauce. Fellow diners told us that the salads and pizza are also excellent. There's limited parking in front. Open till 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. The only negative is the noise level from the traffic, as diners are seated on the balcony overlooking the street.

Sandra Ward and Ron Mann