WEXFORD. This fine dining establishment serves authentic Italian cuisine at its finest. "The chefs are dedicated to both tradition and the integrity of the ingredients used in each dish," vow the owners. Extensive menu features antipasto, soups, insalate, pasta, carne, pollame and pesce selections.

This cafe has been featured in Travel & Leisure magazine and boasts a wide selection of Greek and Italian specialties including mousaka, pastitsio, spanakopita, traditional Italian pizzas and much more. For dessert, try their homemade baklava or cheesecake. Outside dining is available when the weather permits.

One of the island's best Italian restaurants, Michael Anthony's delivers excellent contemporary cuisine. Start off with pancetta-wrapped prawns with canneloni beans, wilted spinach and grilled Tuscan bread. Irresistible mains range from potato gnocchi with Tuscan-style wild boar to veal scalloppine with prosciutto and sage, sautéed in white wine garlic. A great wine list, featuring eight distinctive flights, pleases inquisitive guests.

Located in the Village at Wexford, this Italian ice cream shop's an obvious choice when you're ready for a shopping break, but it's also worth a special trip for an after-dinner treat. Patrons line up at the counter of this colorful room and choose among flavors such as mint chocolate chip, hazelnut and tiramisu. Coffee drinks and a small selection of baked European goodies available. Seating is limited.