Where to go on your night out? Check out our cheat sheet for four recent standouts in the culinary scene.
THE SPOT
The historic building, which once housed the renowned Olives restaurant and overlooks City Square Park in Charlestown, has been beautifully restored. (primaboston.com)
THE CHEF
Jacob Mendros
THE MENU
Keep it casual with fresh handrolled pasta and the mozzarella bar. Or go big with a fire-grilled steak — either way, a tiramisu espresso martini is a must.
THE ORDER
Spicy picci: hand-stretched noodles with nduja, cream and mint
THE SPOT
A new restuarant in the swanky St. Regis Residences in the Seaport. The two-story space has panoramic views of the Boston Harbor and a waterfront deck. (savrtm.com)
THE CHEF
Danny Levesque
THE MENU
An American bistro with a twist - classic comfort foods get creative.
THE ORDER
Seared pork belly with an Asian pear salad, Aleppo chili, cilantro and hot honey
THE SPOT
A North End favorite reopens in the former Ristorante Fiore. The recently renovated space features three floors of dining with a reservation-only rooftop lounge. (umbrianorthend.com)
THE CHEF
Nello Caccioppoli
THE MENU
An Italian steakhouse featuring cuisine synonymous with the central region of Umbria.
THE ORDER
7-spice Murray’s brick chicken: marinated half chicken roasted “under the brick” with heirloom carrots and purple mashed potatoes
THE SPOT
Designed by Boston-based Rode Architects, the Cambridge space features a cafe, a modern Italian restaurant and a 50-seat covered patio complete with a bocce court. (gufocambridge.com)
THE CHEF
Andrew Hebert
THE MENU
Brick oven pizzas and modern Italian classics reinvented.
THE ORDER
Head-on shrimp with a roasted Fresno chile and garlic butter
Photography by: PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RESTAURANTS; GUFO INTERIOR BY SABINE NORDBERG, FOOD BY BRIAN SAMUELS
