Since its opening at the beginning of 2021, Baffi has been gradually putting in the work to merit its placement on this list. The Italian-inspired eatery’s starter selection—from the charred cauliflower and braised pork meatballs to the heirloom tomato and brussels pizzas—is absolutely dynamic, and among the main plates, there are several vegetarian and gluten-free options, such as the manicotti with spinach, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella as well as the smoked salmon risotto with lemon, dill, artichoke, chili, and parmesan.

Whether you need to grab a quick bite for lunch or are hoping to sit down for an incredible evening meal, a mano has you covered with pasta and saucy classics as well as creative takes on traditional Italian cuisine. During the day, go for the meatball parmesan sandwich with pomodoro sauce and provolone or the scrumptious chef salad that comes with greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, fried prosciutto, mode hard-boiled egg, and basil buttermilk dressing. And for dinner, make sure you order the charred octopus, eggplant parmesan, or the fusilli (diver scallop, mushroom, spinach, cream). a mano is open from Tuesday to Saturday, and reservations are recommended.

Since Bellina is partially an Italian deli/market and part-cafe/-ristorante, you can stop in and purchase imported Italian sauces, pasta, and whatever else they’re selling, or sit down for a full-service meal. It also offers pasta-making classes and private dining, and the bar features inventive buzzers like The Great Giuseppe cynar, sweet vermouth, grapefruit, orange bitters), natural wines (nothing but grapes), and a few hard-to-find Italian beers.