NO. 6 LUMINOUS GARDEN 14, Jing Cheng 6th Street; (04) 2327-0017 Hours: 11 am-12 pm (closed Mondays)

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     This medium-sized Italian restaurant, located on a quiet residential lane between Jing Cheng and Jung Ming South roads, is a pretty, relaxing place to dine in. The two-floor, villa-like building draws visitors in with its big glass windows and little outside garden, full of colorful flowers and many of the fresh herbs used in the quality cooking found here. Inside, the Western country-style decor includes touches like patterned wallpaper and classy-looking tables and chairs. Jazz and classical background music completes the atmosphere. There is seating for 80, from big groups to the romantic little corners (particularly upstairs) for couples. The menu has plenty of set-menu dinners, which all come with soup, salad, dessert and drink, like the Mint Lamb Chop (NT$480), French-Style Butter Baked Lobster (NT$580), Italian Herb Baked Tender Chicken (NT$380) and Norwegian Salmon Steak with butter sauce (NT$380). There are also lower-priced pasta meals, from spaghetti to lasagna. The NT$180 Business Lunch provides three main-course choices and comes with soup and drink. One unique offer is the NT$200 Fortune-Telling Afternoon Teatime special on Wednesdays/Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring a free consultation with a reputable fortune teller, plus dessert and drink.