"This Italian restaurant opened in May 2023 and it’s already a neighborhood hit—probably because they’re offering the freshest plate of pasta in Dorchester. The decor is unfussy, but gives the feeling of a retro Roman holiday, with colorful prints, hanging wine glasses, and tons of baked goods on display. The menu features a lot of meat, so expect dishes like focaccia with homemade crackly porchetta and rich lasagna bolognese. The cacio pepe suppli are also a must, as is a pizza or two for the table—go with the sausage pie or the Quattro Formaggi if they have it, because why just have one cheese on your pizza when you could have four?" - tanya edwards