Tina sporting Italian glasses at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy

In closing our week-long Italian love fest on Bucks Happening, we decided to get a little personal and share some of our favorite memories from Italian restaurants in the area.

Tina: Growing up in Yardley, I have many fond memories of Carlucci's Italian Grill.  Way back when, a good friend of mine lived across the street from the restaurant.  Almost weekly during the summers, we'd save up our allowance money and walk over to Carlucci's to split the Pappardelle Alla Vodka, which came with their delicious complimentary bruschetta and amazing pasta fagioli.  While I'm sure having a couple of 13 year olds splitting a lunch entree was not Carlucci's ideal customer, they never made us feel unwelcome.  The atmosphere is so warm and inviting (especially when we're lucky enough to get the opera singing waiter) and the food is always outstanding.

Angela in Lago Maggiore

Angela: I have a special place in my heart (and stomach of course!) for La Stalla in Newtown.  Four years ago, my husband (then boyfriend), Sal, took my parents out to La Stalla to ask for my hand in marriage.  Since Sal is a pretty unconvincing liar, I had my suspicions when he told me his plans for the night.  My mistake was that I completely underestimated my parents!

I sneakily (or so I thought) sent a friend in to scope out the situation for me.  However, Sal and my parents caught on, staging a huge fight in front of my not-so-secret spy. I was horrified and left to suffer until Sal came clean when he popped the question a few weeks later!

Ashley: Randazzo's in Chalfont- Everyone is so welcoming there. The first time I ate there was with my family and it was the perfect fit- a great atmosphere and delicious food. My favorite is the veal parm sandwich and potato skin brick oven pizza!

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