If you are out Bellevue way, Antonio's is a place you need to stop by and enjoy. White tablecloths and ambient lighting make it a haven from fast-food and chain restaurants. The food is fresh and the waitstaff ably explains the menu. You won't be rushed out the door but rather encouraged to linger over a glass of merlot and simply enjoy your company. And you won't feel out of place getting a little dolled up for your date, a dying practice in Nashville.

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