FRANCO PAPA 392, DongXing Road, section 3

--By Catherine Liu, translated by Cara Steenstra

Well-established French restaurant Herbs Kitchen Provence, located on the WuQuan Parkway, opened a sister Italian restaurant in mid-December opposite The Landis Hotel on DongXing Road. With nearby office workers in mind, this bright yellow, two-floor place offers a choice of reasonably-priced business set meals for as low as NT$160. With almost 10 different pasta dishes, such as Crab and Spinach with Cream Sauce Spaghetti (NT$190) or Chili Shrimp with Tomato Sauce Spaghetti (NT$190), these meals also come with a drink. The manager recommends their handmade pastas, which have a special texture and, when combined with their special sauces and rich ingredients, are irresistible. The tempting photos of these savory entrees on Franco Papa's menu can make it quite difficult to decide what to order. A nice cup of espresso after dinner makes for a perfect ending to your meal. The restaurant's warm, pale-yellow interior colors, family-style atmosphere, delicious aromas and friendly service make this a place worth trying if you are looking to enjoy some delicious Italian cuisine.