Originally founded in 1991 by Michael Aplin to honor his life partner Geoffrey Seelen, this long-time favorite from Boston's Back Bay recently reopened in Roslindale Square with all a familiar panache reminiscent from its days on Tremont Street. This Washington Street hot spot has a to-die-for menu boasting yummy comfort foods ranging from its spinach & artichoke appetizer dip served with tortilla chips ($7.95) and its tasty chicken saltimbocca chicken plate seared with proscuitto, capers, spinach, balsamic mushrooms served atop mashed potatoes ($14.95). While the food is stellar, it's Geoffrey's funky-chic ambiance, friendly staff and outdoor patio area that will having you coming back for more.

Sophia's is one of the favorite places to go in Rosi for a great dinner, wine and atmosphere. Cozy booths for couples or small groups to share,-yet kid friendly great lighting-not too much..." Sophia's shares a courtyard with several other restaurants, including the Birch Street Bistro and Village Sushi “Sophia’s feels like a trattoria in Italy,one you might stumble upon in some quaint little town” -… Boston Globe ^[1] Must try are the spicy mussels served in a tomato fennel stew with chorizo polenta. The mussels are spicy and the chorizo polenta is absolutely delicious. Napoli, topped with mozzarella, tomato, and basil. Each pie is named for a region; Italy has most-favored-nation status, but the Barcelona (fresh mozz with seasonal vegetables) and the Santorini (sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli rabe, mozzarella, and goat cheese) are nods to the restaurant's other influences. Another menu item is the open-face ravioli, mm now what could that be? long, wide ribbons of perfectly tender pasta in a mascarpone sauce alongside tomatoes, zucchini, shrimp, and scallops. oh my!! The wine list is good, nice red or white reasonably priced; dessert -- a light cheesecake with raspberries, and something called chocolate pâté that's served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce -- hits the sweet spot.

New Authentic Italian Restaurant in the heart of Roslindale Square, just opened this Fall 07. Delfino's''''' is the first of three new restaurants expected to open in Roslindale Square this year. But now that the doors are open, the owner Judge said everything is running smoothly. The restaurant which is at the site where the King Pyhhrus Restaurant used to be, is an intimate yet casual setting, with beautiful murals of fruits and vegetables painted by Roslindale Kat Brennan. All the dishes at Delfino are made fresh to order, which means customers wait a little longer to get their food. Some favorite dishes are the duck and the rack of lamb, and the three-seed swordfish is very popular among the customers, but all the dishes on the menu are exquisite. Entrees on the menu, which include seafood, meat and poultry dishes, range from $10.95 to $17.95. Also on the menu is a wide variety of beers and wines. Reservations are recommended.

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