Graciously housed in the House of Hospitality, this venue has hosted myriad weddings, parties and intimate dinners. After a long period of vacancy, almost any establishment would have been embraced by the hungry Balboa Park visitors and locals, but to receive this thoughtful, tasty gem of a bistro is a special delight. The Chicken Milanese is richly flavored with garlic and sage, served with rosemary-infused potatoes with arugula in a tomato concasse. If you want plainer food, try the Prado Cheeseburger. The luscious dessert tray varies daily.
• Hours: Lunch: 11:30a-3p Mon-Fri; 11a-3p Sat-Sun; Dinner: 5p-late daily