Opened in 1937, Casale’s Halfway Club, named for its location halfway between Reno and Sparks, has a long and storied history. For nearly 100 years, the family-owned hotspot has been a mecca for locals looking for good food in an unfussy environment. What started as a fruit stand and small market has morphed into one of the most delicious and authentic Italian restaurants around.

The exterior and interior of the restaurant are unassuming, and when driving by the restaurant could be mistaken for a dive bar.. But the food tastes like it came straight out of grandmother’s kitchen—likely because the recipes have been passed down from the current owner’s grandmother.