Talk about impressive credentials. Born in Sicily, Angelo Bernardo DiGirolamo got his start in the food business when he was barely a teenager and for nearly two decades ran Bernardo's an Italian restaurant in Boston's North End...

All of which bodes well for the dining scene in East Arlington, where DiGirolamo launched his latest venture last fall. Ristorante Olivio, named after a dear uncle, de-emphasizes red sauce Italian cooking in favor of a lighter touch, such as sauces made with wines and vinegars. Meats and seafoods are plentiful, and fresh vegetables feature prominently.

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