Sangiovese's unassuming exterior is hardly indicative of what's inside: an elegant wooden bar, roomy seating area, and a charming, vine-covered back patio. Smartly-dressed locals return to treat themselves to a cool mozzarella salad and a mushroom-stuffed grilled pork loin, among myriad Italian and Mediterranean options. A rotating chef's special keeps regulars happy, as does the fine dessert list and strong après-dinner espressos. Occasional live jazz is an unexpected change of pace from the usual piped-in arias.

Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

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