Modo Mio, which translates to "my way", is a small Italian restaurant with a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere. Traditional Italian dishes are served for lunch and dinner. All food is made from scratch, including the homemade pastas. All chicken served here is free-range. The comprehensive wine list includes California and Italian whites, reds and dessert wines by the glass, bottle or half-bottle. Gian Franco Bertolino is the owner of Modo Mio and has another location in Newport Beach. Modo Mio accepts the KCRW card and is a member of Donor Diner.