Prezza

Prezza takes a more polished approach to North End Italian dining, with handmade pasta, seafood, steaks and a substantial wine program. Its current menu includes house pasta and composed seafood dishes.

It fits date nights, business dinners and diners who want a broader, more refined experience than a casual red-sauce restaurant.

The restaurant's defining focus is handmade pasta, seafood and wine in a polished North End setting. This positioning helps distinguish it from nearby alternatives and makes the expected style of meal clear to travelers.

It can be combined easily with the surrounding Boston neighborhood, whether the plan centers on Fenway, Fort Point, Back Bay or the Seaport.