Carmel Center

Casa Ristorante Itafiano, 121 HaNassi Blvd. (tel. 38 13 36). A homey place, run by the same family for 30 years. Spaghetti NLS14.90, homemade minestrone NIS8.90, pizza NIS9.90. A favorite among Knesset members and other celebrities-just ask to see the guest book. Look for the brown chairs outside. Open Sun.-Thurs. and Sat. noon-lOpm.

Pissarro, 99 Yefeh Nof Rd. (tel. 37 55 08), at the corner of Sha’arhaLevanon. Laid-! back care/restaurant with a breathtaking view of the city. Pasta NIS18. Open daily 9:30am-midnight.