Del Mar Naples

There is no shortage these days of restaurants touting Mediterranean cuisine, but they, for the most part, concentrate on European traditions. Del Mar takes a more widespread approach, going beyond Italy and Spain to offer dishes with elements from northern Africa and Turkey, such as the shakshuka at brunch and Turkish flatbread. A relative newcomer to the Fifth Avenue scene, it sets a stylish tone with archways, a centerpiece bar and balcony seating. Seafood stars in such don't-miss dishes as charred octopus with cilantro pesto, seabass with fennel confit and swordfish in saffron tomato sauce. Lamb also figures importantly - everything from meatballs to lamb rack tagine.