Sarti

Sarti used to be a bland business-district restaurant, not far from Federation Square, notable mainly for its fantastic rooftop terrace. But the kitchen has been revitalized thanks to new chef Riccardo Momesso (of Bottega). In the dining room, a sexy design makeover has resulted in appealingly low lighting and hand-scribbled walls. Charismatic maître d’ and co-owner Joe Mammone (of Il Bàcaro) brings in a young, stylish crowd to eat—or just to drink at the central, horseshoe-shaped bar.

We loved: Braised suckling lamb with truffled pecorino.