DOWNTOWN. It's a good thing that Al Forno's has friendly, efficient service at lunchtime, because a crowd always gathers for the midday meal. No matter when you come, you'll find that the restaurant serves mostly Italian cuisine, including pastas, salads, and pizzas. Chicken and veal entrees are luscious and flavorful, and if you're in need of a carb fix, treat yourself to the signature lasagna or to fettuccine with a bolognese or puttanesca sauce.

This funky, vibrant restaurant serves traditional Northern Italian cuisine in a sleek, yet elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, who meet up while downtown or for a business lunch. Specialties include lasagna with spicy sausage, veal, chicken, and seafood, as well as specialty gourmet pizzas from a wood fired oven. Dine indoors or beneath a sheltered area outdoors. Business casual attire.

EAST MILLCREEK. Specializing in NYC-style thin crust pizza, this strip-mall pizzeria is a favorite with local families, who come and eat their fill without having to foot an absurd bill. Order pizza any way you like it, with any number of toppings. If you're not in the mood for pizza, Big Apple also offers up terrific hot and cold sandwiches, great calzones, and surprisingly filling salads.

Intimate Caffe Molise is a great place to take clients or someone special. Amid upscale environs, guests enjoy imaginative Italian dishes and fine Italian wines. Take in the cozy ambiance as you indulge in spice-rubbed pork tenderloin, sauteed chicken with wild mushrooms and Marsala, or penne with goat cheese, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes . A word to the wise: leave room for the luscious tiramisu. Seating is somewhat limited, so reservations are suggested.

While this cozy eatery looks austere on the outside, its aromas of grilled kebabs and sautéed vegetables immediately indicate that you're in for a treat. Dishes hail from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, and the rustic fare makes Café Med an ideal lunch destination. From tabouli and souvlaki to hummus and baba ghanoush, the menu offers all the standards. Folks with lighter appetites appreciate the array of delicious salads. Don't forget to save room for baklava!