Tucked away in a charming strip mall, this cozy Italian gem serves up exquisite dishes like polenta, innovative pastas, and a must-try tiramisu, all with top-notch hospitality.
"What can be said about Boia De that hasn’t already been said about that chihuahua you follow on Tik Tok: it’s tiny, it’s adorable, and ever since you first encountered it, you find your thoughts drifting towards it multiple times a day. This narrow Italian restaurant on the edge of Buena Vista has one of those menus that's like a perfect album, with not a single song you’d dare skip. The only rules we’ll gently suggest are: order the chopped salad and the tagliolini nero. Also, set a timer for noon. That's when reservations go live for 30 days in advance (and then sell out within seconds). Or try to come super early for walk-in bar seating, which is our favorite seat in the house anyway. Reservations go live on Resy at noon 30 days in advance. That is when you need to be at your computer, refreshing the page like your life depends on it. Use desktop, not mobile, so you can refresh and click around faster. If that doesn't work, Resy notifications are your friend. Boia De also holds space for nightly walk-ins. It’s a gamble, but try to come 20 minutes before they open. Walrus Rodeo, their excellent sister restaurant, is a back-up plan waiting for you next door." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"Dynamic duo chef Luciana Giangrandi and chef Alex Meyer bring on the culinary love in this tidy dazzler that leans heavily on the Italian side in part thanks to Giangrande’s family roots. Sample the crispy polenta with marinated eggplant and baked calms with ’nduja and lemon. Order the pappardelle alla lepre (rabbit, rosemary, and tomato), tagliolini nero with king crab, vin jaune, truffle pate, and herbs, or the lamb ribs fra diavola and be instantly transported to Italy." - Eater Staff, Alona Martinez
"Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood strip mall, this cozy yet unassuming restaurant is a favorite for date night. Led by chefs Luciana Giandgrandi and Alex Meyer, it serves dishes like lamb ribs fra diavola with spicy pickles, tortellini en brodo enhanced with foie gras, and octopus confit. Sit at the bar for an intimate experience, or grab one of the tables outside." - Eater Staff
"This Michelin-starred darling in Little Haiti will offer a four-course tasting menu comprising three savory courses, two dishes per course to be shared family-style, and a dessert. Expect fan favorites like crispy potato skins with stracciatella and caviar, making a return to the menu for this special occasion. There’s an optional wine pairing for an additional fee. Price: $175 per person and an additional $95 for wine pairing" - Alona Martinez
"Glass2Grass returns to Boia De for a nine-hour celebration of glass art and fine dining." - Olee Fowler
