Food: Carmine's

North Palm Beach has its share of good Italian restaurants, and my parents like Carmine's La Trattoria, despite its high prices. To be fair, Carmine's has the good sense to offer half and full portions, but even the full portions of dishes like the ~$25 linguine aragosta probably won't fill you up if you're really hungry, since the menu is mostly a la carte.

The food is pretty good, but the biggest draws for Carmine's La Trattoria have nothing to do with the menu. The ambiance is great - the outdoor patio, for instance, is right next to the marina, and there's live entertainment in the evenings (usually just a singer). I also thought the service was good, with a friendly manager and owner coming to greet us (Mom and Dad visit Carmine's more than most, so YMMV).

Rating: 2/4 stars