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Craving Grandma’s Sunday sauce? What about a tried-and-true tiramisu or some bliss-inducing burrata? The flavors of Southern Italy can now be found in Manalapan, at Polpo Palm Beach inside the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa.

Polpo, which translates to octopus, is the creation of Ron Rosa, a native of Calabria, Italy, who operates the original Polpo in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Palm Beach outpost pairs some of the eatery’s most lauded dishes with local seafood gems and seasonal specials.

“The ingredients speak for themselves,” says Tito Rodriguez, the Eau’s assistant general manager and vice president of food and beverage. Rodriguez notes that Polpo is upscale yet approachable, a spot where families can come together to experience highend dining in a relaxed setting.

Menu highlights range from the namesake grilled octopus with cannellini beans and arugula to pastas such as linguine con vongole and classics like chicken Milanese. Polpo is one of many new culinary concepts at the Eau, which also include an ice cream shop, a coffee bar with Oceana Coffee, and a sushi bar with omakase offerings. (eau palmbeach.com) —Mary Murray

COURTESY OF THE EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA