600 Washington Ave., Newport
Pompilios is best known for serving up classic red-sauce Italian dishes since 1933, but it also has another claim to fame: It’s been featured in movies, including that toothpick scene in
Rain Man and '90s rollerblading film
Airborne. Founder Colonel Pompilio was also the first to secure a liquor license in Kentucky after Prohibition ended, so it has an extensive bourbon list.
Menu recommendation: Chicken Ronaldo: Grilled chicken tossed with angel hair pasta, oil, garlic, sautéed sundried tomatoes, feta, black olives, fresh basil and spicy red pepper flakes.