"If you can’t decide between excellent chicken empanadas or crispy arancini, but know you want a cute space with lots of plants, exposed brick, and warm lighting, La Roma should be on your radar. Inspired by a neighborhood in Mexico City, the candlelit Port Richmond restaurant has a menu that’s a mashup of Italian, Japanese, Mexican, and other cuisines. It’s both casual and affordable, with lots of Spanish guitar coming through the speakers, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner with good tequila or mezcal. " - candis mclean