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Remember thinking Lake San Marcos was a sleepy little retirement haven in North County? Tell that to Amalfi Cucina Italiana, whose sleek, modern dining room buzzes with people who know this is where to go for incredible dishes that deserve all the praise but come with zero percent ego. is really, truly authentic Italian hotspot strives to bring the divine cuisine of the Amalfi Coast to our little corner of the world, but by doing so, it also manages to transport diners far away at the same time. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls, plus additional outdoor seating, offer views of the lake beyond and, we don't kid here, you just might glimpse a bona fide gondolier cruising by to round out the Italian tableau. As for top picks from the menu, the pizzas are the stars (having a world champion pizza chef in the kitchen will do that), but the pastas more than hold their own, so you'll just have to visit more than once to decide which one best elicits memories — or dreams — of that picturesque Italian coastline. 760.653.3230, amalficucinaitaliana.com The Great Escape: Amalfi Cucina Italiana RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JUNE 2022 61