1. Scalini Fedeli

8.2
165 Duane St (at Hudson), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 29 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: It’s obviously a special occasion, so make a toast! Here’s hoping you find a papal gift hidden in your entre.

2. The Florentine

7.9
151 W Adams St (at S LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 52 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: How convenient that such an elegant establishment is located right in the hotel! A convenience that would not be lost on Juan Borgia!

3. Carmine's Italian Restaurant

8.2
2450 Broadway (btwn W 90th & W 91st), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 135 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Had Juan Borgia lived on the West Side, he’d surely be a fixture here. Their large portions satisfy the hunger of even the most fledgling of army captains.

4. Becco

8.0
355 W 46th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 196 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: You’ll need to confess to the Pope himself after the sinful delights of this restaurant.

5. Angelini Osteria

8.9
7313 Beverly Blvd (btwn N Fuller Ave & N Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Often referred to as the best restaurant in LA. Papal approval guaranteed.

6. Drago Catering & Special Events

415 N Beverly Dr Ste 208 (at Brighton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Over 1000 wines to try. Cesare’s gonna need more monkeys.

7. C & O Cucina

8.7
3016 Washington Blvd (btw Abbot Kinney & Lincoln), Marina del Rey, CA
Italian Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Had Juan Borgia lived in LA, he’d definitely be a fixture here. Their large portions satisfy the hunger of even the most fledgling of army captains.

8. Pelago Ristorante

6.6
201 E Delaware Pl (Mies van der Rohe), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 23 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Several of Pope Alexander VI’s cardinals had wives and children. A hidden restaurant like this would have been perfect for their servants’ nights off.

9. Cafe Bionda

7.9
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 30 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Treat yourself to this café’s large portions. Tell them your friend Rodrigo sent you.

10. Bruna's Ristorante

7.0
2424 S Oakley Ave (24th Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Pilsen · 9 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Luckily, you’ve stumbled across a Chicago classic that’s under the tourist radar. If only the Vatican had such a place, the Borgia family would have surely escaped papal stresses and prying eyes here.

11. Urth Caffé

8.8
451 S Hewitt St (at E 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 290 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: The inspiration for "The Planet" in The L Word. Get the original strong, organic espresso with a decorative flourish coffee. Go for brunch, lunch, or afternoon snacks. – Ilene Chaiken

12. Paradise Lounge

308 11th St (at Folsom), San Francisco, CA
Karaoke Bar · SoMa · 2 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Home of the monthly Flourish party. An excuse to dress up and party with some of the hottest girls from the left coast; with a great vibe, sexy go-go dancers, and hot DJ's. - Whitney

13. Five and Diamond

7.4
510 Valencia St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Mission Dolores · 3 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: San Francisco's favorite fashion outpost featuring the fine, delectable, visual sensations of high-end body jewelry, one of a kind clothing. - Whitney

14. Zeitgeist

8.7
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: A tucked away popular SF spot with outdoor seating, cheap drinks and pool tables; the perfect spot for a gorgeous afternoon with friends. - Whitney

15. Pace Restaurant

8.8
2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd (at Kirkwood Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Italian Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Pace is a great Italian restaurant that is humble and romantic tucked away in Laurel Canyon. - Mikey

16. Geoffrey's

8.5
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy (Pacific Highway), Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: A view of the Malibu coast with a glass of champagne. By far the BEST place for brunch!! - Rose

17. Koi Restaurant

9.1
730 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 89 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Koi has a great atmosphere and it’s always packed! You can sit in the bar/lounge area for drinks with friends, or chose from two different outside areas to have dinner as well. - Nikki

18. Jones Hollywood

8.9
7205 Santa Monica Blvd (at N Formosa Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Bar · 102 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Probably my favorite bar in LA. It’s dark and sexy. Best seat in the house is at the bar by the jukebox. - Tracy

19. Figaro Bistrot

8.1
1802 N Vermont Ave (at Melbourne), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Los Feliz · 92 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Sit outside and watch everything go by in Los Feliz. I love to read the newspaper here on Sunday Mornings! - Tracy

20. Lamill Coffee Boutique

8.3
1636 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 158 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Located in Silverlake, this hip coffee shop is a must. You’ll see me here almost every morning after I walk my dog around the Silverlake Reservoir. - Tracy

21. Kings Road Cafe

8.4
8361 Beverly Blvd (at N Kings Road), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Mid-City West · 112 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Their coffee should be permanently pumped into your veins. After a Vanilla Latte and half grapefruit, I feel like I can conquer anything in my day. - Tracy

22. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: A favorite local spot for all of the hikers. Not only is it great exercise, but it’s also a gorgeous view. You can bring your dog here as well. - Jill

23. Pier 23 Cafe

7.9
Pier 23 (btwn Battery St & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 147 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Live music, cold Coronas & fresh seafood. When the sun is shining, good moods are abundant & tables are hard to come by but standing amidst the sea of fellow bar-goers is just as fun. - Jill

24. Greens Sports Bar

6.2
2239 Polk St (at Green St), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Polk Gulch · 31 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Sports haven! Puts you back in college, beers in hand watching your team against it's biggest rival. A fun environment to watch any game in, an even more fun environment to win your game in. - Jill

25. Ace Wasabi's Rock-N-Roll Sushi

8.1
3339 Steiner St (btw Lombard & Chestnut), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Marina District · 36 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Always a good crowd, never a quiet night. You may have to wait a good 45 min for a table so unless you're going for the social scene, try to hit it on a random night or off hours. - Jill

26. Hotel San Jose

9.1
1316 S Congress Ave (James St.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Bouldin Creek · 92 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Hip and stylish and permeated with South X Southwest musical ambiance.-Ilene Chaiken

27. Le Garage

8.2
85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA
French Restaurant · Marinship · 96 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Serves simple French Cuisine, bistro style on the waterfront. - Nikki

28. SoHo Grand Hotel

8.4
310 W Broadway (Grand St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 188 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: This is where I like to have drinks with the girls. It’s always a fun place to hang or stay. - Nikki

29. Good Enough to Eat

7.2
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 315 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: By far the BEST place to have breakfast in New York. This tiny jaunt has a line around the corner and out the back door for Sunday Brunch. You can also inquire about their cooking classes! - Nikki

30. Soho House

9.0
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: This is a great hotel to stay in or to just stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s also a good place for a business meeting. - Nikki