Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in Roxbury

Chef Ansara was fantastic!! 4 of us came up from Providence which also has great Italian food. Staff, food and ambience was amazing. The owner took the time to introduce himself and make the night very special.. 10 out of 10.. probably be the only Place I visit moving forward in the North End!!! Coming from an Italian..

This might be my all time favorite here in Boston. From the ambience walking through the door to the check, we had an absolute fantastic experience and meal. Everyone here is nothing short of amazing! We can’t wait to go back.

We normally love The Banks but the food tonight did not deliver the nuanced, wonderful experience we’ve come to expect. Let me first say that the service was outstanding as usual and that was fantastic. But to the food. Specifically, the salmon with saffron risotto—the risotto was so cheesy that it actually over-powered the saffron giving it a thick pasty texture. The Halibut was described as having Lion’s Mane mushroom which I love and was excited about. Well, on entire plate there were two 1/4 inch pieces of Lion’s Mane dowsed in a thick mushroom sauce that was almost gummy. The root vegetable gratin again was overly cheesy to the point that you could not taste the vegetables. Overall the food lacked finesse and both meals were disappointing.

Absolutely fantastic experience! The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The food was incredible, with every dish packed with flavor and beautifully presented. I truly appreciated how accommodating they were with my dairy and gluten intolerance, ensuring I had a delicious and safe meal. Highly recommend for both the quality of food and outstanding hospitality!

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. Everything was exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!