The Italian Boy pays homage to a multi-course menu, promising a memorable experience while staying true to the roots of a tiny, yet mighty sandwich shop (700 sq feet to be exact!). Rather than a traditional “tasting menu,” The Italian Boy offers an experience more like a meal you would enjoy at someone’s Italian neighborhood rowhome. This "restaurant within a restaurant" is a quiet, yet sometimes raucous space with a backroom feel to it (kind of like a little secret).
The Italian Boy is a two-hour semiprivate “Panino Imbottiti” centered tasting experience. The ticketed price includes a complimentary cocktail, several antipasti, crudo, pasta (handmade or brass die cut), and “panini imbottiti” from our team. The menu changes monthly, sometimes daily, depending on ever-changing product… or because we said so! Wine selections offered from our retail shop selection (with no corkage!) and other beverages and gratuity are additional. We do not allow outside bottles.
We have one nightly seating at 7pm for up to 12 guests. Due to the intimate nature of the room, we cannot accommodate parties larger than 6 guests.
Given this type of dining, we can not accommodate dietary substitutions. Così è la vita.
SOME THINGS TO KNOW:
The restaurant is reservation only which starts at 7pm. We recommend having a profile on RESY created with your credit card information saved to expedite booking.
At the beginning of reservation period, there will be an announcement of reservations on this website and Instagram. Reservations will typically be released in the days following. There are roughly 16 dates, and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If a reservation cancels, guests can be alerted through the RESY (notifyme) feature. We will also announce any openings over Instagram.
Reservations are prepaid through RESY and on the day of your reservation, you only need to come and enjoy. Should you purchase items at the shop, you will receive a bill at the end of your evening.
We understand that emergencies happen. However, we are a small restaurant. Cancellations of your prepaid reservation are not refunded but are given a one (1) time change of your reservation provided you give us 30 days advance notice and the accommodation can be made. This does not apply to No-Shows. Cancellations can only be made through the CONTACT PAGE on our website, NOT Instagram.
Street parking is available on streets surrounding the restaurant. Additionally, there is a paid parking lot available at the Hyatt House one block away on King Street .