Renzo

"Hip Huger Street stop Renzo might be better known for wood-fired pizza and funky wines, but this restaurant also packs in some great versions of Italian staples in the “Not Pizza” section of the menu. The pillowy ricotta gnudi with bagna cauda and the gargati Bolognese are in heavy rotation this winter, but always try the special, whatever it is." - Erin Perkins

"Customers can find creative neo-Neapolitan pies out of Renzo, like the classic margherita or the creative Cheli with feta, lamb sausage, pickled peppers, and honey. There’s also non-pizza options like charred broccolini with XO sauce or a crunchy Caesar salad. The wine list is pretty rad too." - Denise K. James, Erin Perkins

"Restaurateurs Erik Hutson and Nayda Friere (of hip bar Faculty Lounge) opened North Central spot Renzo to feel like a party every night — the best kind of party, a pizza party. The gold embellished bar takes up half the room, with views of the kitchen and Friere’s extensive collection of natural wines. The booths are usually full of groups sharing the creative wood-fired pizzas, like the Cheli with lamb sausage, feta, honey, and za’atar. For non-pie items, the gnudi in a roasted tomato vinaigrette is a standout choice." - Erin Perkins

"Apertivo Hour — Pizza party place Renzo (384 Huger Street) welcomes winemaker Matteo Giordano of Barbaresco’s Luigi Giordano for an apertivo hour starting at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include snacks, with wines by the glass for sale. Giordano will chat about his family’s wine and there will be bottles for retail." - Erin Perkins

"Hip Italian restaurant Renzo took to Instagram to declare its Friday closure, but encouraged fans to come out ahead of the storm on Thursday." - Erin Perkins