Restaurant Row continues to grow at a rate larger than some of its regular customers, and this is one of the best. Owner Cesare Tini has done himself proud with his new digs - a cozy villa with vines clinging to ceiling beams, an open kitchen, rustic plaster walls and softly lighted ambience. Rick's serves up good, inexpensive grub with few frills. Try a cup of rich Lentil soup to start, which complements a spicy Antipasto and a dozen addicting Garlic Rolls. Dinners lean toward pasta, such as a tasty Angel Hair with Crab, Baked Ziti, or a tongue-twisting Spaghetti and Sausage.
Pasta dishes are down home with no frills, but worthy of a hearty appetite.
Lunches are generous and cheap. This downtown eatery specializes in baked goods and Italian-inspired entrees. Entrees include lasagna, spaghetti with meatballs and rigatoni. You'll also find sandwiches, subs and breakfast items such as Cuban toast and bagels. 510 E. Jackson St.