This Chapel Hill culinary landmark has been bringing Italian/Mediterranean cuisine with California flair to the Triangle since 1990. Its convenient location is only one reason to stop by the quaint little brick building on the well-trafficked West End of Franklin Street. Talented chefs employ some of the area's first wood-burning grills to provide diners with a range of options. Whether you're looking for gourmet pizza and a brûléed banana split or a nice steak with a bottle of top-flight red wine, 411 West offers both and everything in between at very reasonable prices. Choose one of three dining rooms depending on your mood, a favorite being the romantic garden terrace with its greenhouse-like ceiling, ficus trees and miniature pond. You'll feel like you're at an outdoor bistro in Florence, Italy. Pastas are house-made, produce and herbs are locally grown (whenever possible), and Sunday brunch (10:30 am–2 pm) is served with bellinis. Paper napkins are an eccentric yet pleasant touch. Sister restaurant 518 West on West Jones Street offers a nearly identical atmosphere and menu. Full bar with extensive wine and martini lists. Serving lunch Mon–Sat, dinner nightly. Sun brunch.