A Mediterranean Cafe serving up Italian-American cuisine. The menu features a Kobe beef burger (a reasonable $12), traditional pizzas, lobster ravioli, autumn risotto, and a variety of entrees. The atmosphere is modern, sleek, and uppity with silver/white walls and sleek metal accents. The seats are a modernized cork- so that's what they do with the discarded wine corks!. The double sided mirror hides the enormous flat screen when it's not running the latest game. This is a great new restaurant sure to have crowds gather. If you don't like the food, stick to the great bar drinks (Champagne, favorite fruit, favorite new cocktail- $10). A new favorite all around in the Back Bay...

Italian restaurant on Boylston. Vinny T's offers typical Italian fare includes pastas, pizzas, and Italian style entrees. Although good, Vinny T's isn't a front runner for a "place to go" for Italian (but who can blame it, it's competing with the North End). A great place for large parties(or friends) and consistent service, but by-pass it for dates or when you're trying to impress someone.

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Above the ever famous Daisy Buchanans, Ciao Bella serves up tasty italian fare like the best. Known for a good cup of capacinno, and equally known for their dark, upscale atmostphere. The prices are moderate. Want a updated version of a classic? Try the mac n' cheese. It's not of the blue box variety. Patio in the summer, and always busy.

A favorite gathering spot for Boston Europeans and Newbury Socialites. Summer brings those seeking long lunches, and nights have candle lit dinners. The menu features good appetizers and creative pizza combos. Try the sangria. The dine-in space is small, but has a nice dark modern atmosphere. The staff aren't your "warm and cuddley" type, but that does mean its not a great first date place. Advice: stick to the summers for dining in- and do take out in the winter. View menu from campusfood

This is a cute restaurant with limited seating, making the experience extra special. The menu varies with the season, but almost never fails to satify. Creative ingridients superbly put together. A great first date place, just make sure you go early to get a table. There is a patio in the summer, and take out is available.

Open until 2, Despinas is one of the few places that stays open for the bar goer's late night snacks. Franko, a loyal employee for years, will serve you up a slice of Greek style pizza ($1.50)at this late-night pizza joint. There is always a game on the tv (and they serve beers just in case you want a topper) Try the chicken wings, fried crisp. They also have your typical casual food (mozz sticks, sub sandwhiches, pasta, and awesomely huge calzones). Don't go for 5-Star cuisine, go for good ol' grub food.

Near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street Pizza Pie-er is a small establishment with an interesting menu. They've expanded the traditional pizza to have an array of crusts (4), sauces (10), and toppings (34). The crusts and sauces are the largest differentiators that you don't see at other establishments, and it's refreshing to see a focus on healthier fare as well (this includes items such as whole wheat or multigrain crusts). Plenty of veggie and meat options to please anyone in your crowd, The staff is friendly, the tabletops resemble pizzas with lots of toppings, and the ambience is much more pleasant than you would assume from the location and the facade. When the other pizza options nearby can be greasy and college-infested, Pizza Pie-er makes for a cleaner, tastier option. Or dozens of options! Good for a quick bite on your way to the Berklee Performance Center, shopping on Newbury Street, or on your way down to the The Esplanade Extra perk? Not just a lunch or dinner sit-down spot. Late night delivery is available til 1230 during the week and 1:30 Friday and Saturday, and late night takeout til 1 am during the week and 2 am on Friday and Saturday!

Your basic neighborhood pizza joint.