Mad Tomato

• Cuisine(s): Italian
  Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 5-10 p.m. Sat. (Closed Sun.)
  Price: $$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
• Attire: Casual, Business-Casual
  Features: Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Vegetarian Friendly
  Serving: Dinner, Lunch
  Alcohol: Full bar
• Reservations: Accepted
  Parking: Meters, Street

Description

The latest restaurant from Vito Racanelli Jr. (Onesto Pizza & Trattoria, the late Big V's Burger Joint) offers Italian cuisine best described as upscale rustic. Entrées are served in cast-iron skillets: The grilled steak and the roasted red snapper are both winners. Pastas are substantial, and the pork-rib ragu that coats a serving of maccheroni larghi seems to distill an entire pig into one rich sauce. The standout offering might be the "Hunter's Egg," one of the antipasti: An egg poached in tomato broth served over polenta, it's the hearty peasant dish of your dreams.