Fodor's Expert Review Barbuto

The specialties here are rustic Italian preparations with bright flavors, like house-made duck sausage with creamy polenta, red-wine-braised short ribs, and pasta carbonara, though chef Jonathan Waxman's menu changes daily, depending on what's available. The airy, sophisticated space gets busy, so make a reservation. Barbuto is particularly pleasant in nice weather when the giant, garage-door-like windows open onto the street—watch the neighborhood go by.