Ragazza

"One of the quieter back patio situations around can be found at Ragazza—they have a beautiful backyard garden filled with lots of plants and trees. There's even a plastic gazebo to hunker down under if the elements start to get the best of you. Throw in really good small plates, thin-crust pizzas, and all the wine, and you have yourself a night. " - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"Ragazza is one of the quieter patio situations in the city. The Italian restaurant in NoPa has a beautiful backyard filled with lots of plants and trees, plus a gazebo you can reserve here if your party has six or more people. Throw in some great thin-crust pizzas, pastas, and wine, and enjoy actually being able to hear your friends from across the table without having to shout." - julia chen 1

"Judging by the line of people in front of Ragazza every night, people can't get enough of their Neapolitan-style thin crust pizzas. It's small, cozy and even a bit loud. But, the restaurant always feels intimate and is a great place to eat with a small group. The Nutella pizza is no longer a secret menu item, but still worth saving room for dessert." - Upperquad

"For birthdays in NoPa, we always turn to Ragazza. In addition to great Italian food, this place has a garden with a gazebo you’ll wish was in your own backyard. If you have six or more friends to fill it, you can rent out the gazebo and have a semi-private hang with thin-crust pizzas, pastas, and lots of wine." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"One of the quieter back patio situations on this list is at Ragazza. They have a beautiful backyard with lots of plants and trees. Throw in really good small plates like burrata or meatballs, thin-crust pizzas, and all the wine, and you have yourself a casual night. For an even more intimate dining experience, reserve one of their private gazebos." - julia chen 1, lani conway