Ascione Bistro

Former Gioco vet Gaetano Ascione opened this Hyde Park bistro in 2019, bringing an authentic taste of Italy to the neighborhood. Start with an order of meatballs and burrata before digging into handmade pastas and gnocchi offered in various preparations. For mains, you can’t beat the bistecca alla fiorentina, but the lobster risotto is a close second. The weekend brunch program is also solid, and the patio is one of the best local spots to dine al fresco.