La Nonna is a Vail date night staple, built on olive oil-dipped focaccia and sips of housemade limoncello. Try for a spot on the top level of the dining room, or grab one of the coveted bar seats to feel like a regular—or at least like you own a vacation home here. Order the grilled Spanish octopus in red pepper-infused oil, and always tack on some pasta, like the tagliatelle with braised wild boar ragu or a mushroom ravioli swimming in cream sauce and white truffle oil. They have a great wine-by-the-glass menu that’s (big surprise) filled with interesting Italian options.