Alberto's Italian Est 2020

You'll find yourself on Abington Street at Alberto's, where they've built something genuinely likeable without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a well-made negroni or a glass of something interesting from their Italian-leaning wine list, and nobody's going to rush you out. The crowd's a nice mix—after-work drinkers from the nearby offices, couples on date nights, and regulars who've clearly worked out it's worth the visit. The Italian credentials are honest rather than showy, which tracks with how they approach the whole experience.