Evelina

This cozy trattoria is a surefire hit for date nights, family dinners or bringing a crowd. A warm, engaging staff has it down—uncorking wine, stirring Negronis and explaining the oft-changing menu with aplomb. Look for grilled mushrooms with sunchokes, ricotta and hazelnuts; squid-ink spaghetti with razor clams and bottarga; and wonderful bar snacks like lemony, marjoram-scented arancini balls. Partners Ricardo Buitoni and Giuseppe de Francisci are also behind neighborhood favorites Aurora and Emporio.