The brainchild of John and Cheryll McLaurin, Mangia Qui on Independence Boulevard specializes in serving traditional Italian eats with an American twist. The restaurant sits within an elegantly-embellished space that features vibrant crimson-lacquered walls, charming wooden furnishings, and well-spaced dining tables. The Sea Scallop, Porcini New York Strip, and Maple-Glazed Pork are some of the restaurant's signature dishes. Do leave some room for the restaurant's decadent dessert - the chocolate and strawberry-filled Bomba being a certain favorite.