Pane Caldo e Accompagnamenti
Warm focaccia bread with whole roasted garlic
Buratta con Prosciutto
Stracciatella, prosciutto di Parma, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, pistachio crumble, micro basil
Polpo Scottato
Seared octopus, cannellini beans, stewed cherry tomatoes, charred fennel, smoked EVOO, micro celery
Sorbetto alla Frutta
Fruit sorbet with garnish
Carciofi Fritti
Crispy fried artichoke, lemon aioli, arugula, shaved parmesan, micro arugula.
Polpette
beef/pork/veal meatball, San Marzano marinara, grana padano, whole basil, house ricotta
Bolognese a Costine Corte
braised short rib bolognese, homemade rigatoni, red wine-tomato reduction, ricotta salata
Pasticcino alla Fragola
Olive oil cake, sugared strawberries, mascarpone whipped cream, micro mint.
If you find yourself strolling down Hanover Street and step inside 445 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, the first thing you’ll want to explore is the Table Menu. It reads like an open invitation-familiar classics sitting comfortably beside house specialties that feel just a little indulgent. You can almost picture the plates arriving as you scan through it: rich pastas layered with slow-simmered sauces, crisp salads bright with fresh ingredients, and seafood dishes that taste like they came straight from the coast that morning.
What I love most is how easy it is to move through the options. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty and comforting or light and shareable, there’s a natural rhythm to the selections. A glass of wine pairs effortlessly with the entrées, while the appetizers tempt you to order “just one more” for the table. It’s the kind of menu that makes decisions difficult-in the best way-because everything sounds worth a try.