Brought to you by Chef/owners Carlo and Michelle Pulixi, this Italian haunt has been known to stop passersby in their tracks. Fast-casual counters may dominate the culinary landscape, but this homey and quaint osteria—laden with gleaming copper pots and rustic clay urns—aims to reflect the chef’s Sardinian roots.
The menu is built around carefully sourced meats and products that are deftly prepared and presented. Pillowy ravioli are filled with Granny Smith apple, ricotta and cinnamon for a sweet surprise, then balanced by a fragrant, Asian-kissed ragu of duck that is both savory and lush. North Atlantic red snapper fillet is tender and brothy. Well-priced wines and a handful of desserts make this spot a must visit.