As temperatures start to drop, we start dreaming of warmer days—ideally lounging somewhere miles away from New York while sipping on a cold glass of Pinot Grigio and overlooking the Med. And while a trip to the Bel Paese may not be in the cards right now, one way to escape the dreariness of the city is to take a gastronomical trip to Southern Italy—in Midtown, no less.

Yeah, we were surprised too. Just steps away from Rockefeller Center and the bustling shops on Fifth Avenue lies Casa Limone, a delightful restaurant offering Amalfi Coast vibes (hand-made ceramics dot the walls and flowers hang from the ceiling) and mouthwatering cuisine (ingredients are imported from Italy and mixed with local and seasonal produce).