Fox & The Knife
Italian restaurant · South Boston ·
Rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting
Rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting
"Whereas Bar Volpe is expansive, Fox & the Knife is more intimate. The warm and cozy menu starts with Taleggio-stuffed focaccia and then centers on the house-made pastas. The tagliatelle bolognese with wild boar is a particularly striking dish, and classics get a fun twist like pepe e cacio with goat butter and pink peppercorn, and a raviolo carbonara." - Celina Colby
"The roots of Chef Karen Akunowicz’s pasta empire trace back to this welcoming restaurant in South Boston, where she draws inspiration from her time in Italy. Everyone from parents in for a quick meal with their kids to younger couples just getting their evening started take to the lively space fit with a long bar up front and banquettes further back. Meals must begin with warm pieces of focaccia stuffed with taleggio or, for something a bit lighter, gnocco fritto with mortadella. Broccoli Caesar is a classic starter too. Pasta, as expected, is the main attraction. The likes of raviolo carbonara with guanciale, tagliatelle Bolognese with wild boar, and braised beef agnolotti del plin with roasted carrot butter are enormously satisfying." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Karen Akunowicz’s cozy, refined South Boston Italian spot channels Modena with subtle Emilia-Romagna techniques—handmade pastas, oven-warm focaccia with fragrant olive oil, crusty bread with house ricotta—and dishes like tortellini in prosciutto brodo and other Northern Italian fare that emphasize freshness, bright acidity, and modern twists, making it a clear local success." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon
"The first solo restaurant from James Beard Award winner Karen Akunowicz, Fox & the Knife was named one of Eater’s best new restaurants in the country when it opened in 2019, and today it remains Akunowicz’s love letter to Italian cooking, particularly the Emilia-Romagna region. Her stacked team consists of master bakers, pasta makers, and chefs who turn out beautiful dishes, such as spaghetti with clams, saffron, and tomato butter, and tagliatelle Bolognese. Pair it all with an amaro flight. Must-try dish: The luxurious focaccia, stuffed with melty mozzarella and creamy taleggio, is just as good as it sounds — and it makes for one hell of a cheese pull." - Erika Adams
"If you’re looking for something more savory or meal-kit inspired, I’ve frequently gifted this fresh pasta kit from a Boston restaurant. —ED" - Francky Knapp