Given its Loop location and subterranean, Old World feel, it’s surprising to learn that Trattoria No. 10 chef Douglas D’Avico is fairly progressive with his menu: He features organic and locally grown ingredients in items like handcrafted ravioli filled with asparagus tips and aged provolone topped with sun-dried tomato sauce, and butternut and acorn squash in a sweet walnut-butter sauce. Although it’s big with the lunch crowd, Trattoria No. 10’s low ceilings, alfresco-style murals and textured walls help the restaurant overcome its substreet-level locale and create romantic, cozy environs for dinner in a decidedly non-cozy neighborhood.

Trattoria No. 10 Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch (Monday-Friday), dinner. Closed Sunday.