According to website this restaurant appears to now be closed.

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Caffe Umbra has recently closed.

Sage Restaurant is a cozy and intimate setting in one of Boston's oldest neighborhoods. The restaurant rivals the uptown establishments by delivering American and European style cuisine that is both modern and classic.

Hip and happening, cool and fun: Stella is a great addition to the "foodie" world of the South End as it is not only a great place to dine: but the place to be seen as well. The scene is swanky, mod and high energy-not a place for a quiet dinner with grandma (unless she can swing with the in-crowd). You won’t be sorry if you start with the Beet and Goat Cheese appetizer. The menu is stacked with pasta and fish, flatbread pizzas and side dishes to die for. They do lunch, dinner and a fab brunch on the weekends. So throw on something cute and grab a glass of bubbly: Stella is here to stay.

Stellar Greek-style pizza and subs in the heart of this up-and-coming section of the South End. Greek pizza is generally less greasy and this pizza shop definitely delivers with their gourmet slices. Also, Alex Pizza offers an eclectic selection of atypical toppings like the Taco Pizza, Alfredo Chicken and the Alex Special. This cozy pizza joint also boasts homemade pasta including a tasty Lasagna Bolognese (with bechamel sauce) and Shrimp with broccoli. The decor, paying homage to ancient Greek motifs like Julius Caesar and Greek gods and goddesses, is welcoming and not overtly cheesy. It's a great, low-cost alternative that stands out in an area saturated with overpriced eateries. A few insider tips: Free Delivery on minimum $9.00 Minimum Order. $1.00 Charge for credit cards.

The recent addition of Rocca to the growing list of top-tier restaurants in the SOWA region of the South End was highly lauded when it opened in Spring 2007. Italian food inspired by the Riviera, this hotspot is not only a fabulous meal with a creative twist, but it also boasts a great bar scene. Rocca's menu is mid-range prices with a fairly expensive wine list. The best way to describe Rocca? Italian-style tapas. Rocca specializes in small portions and a collection of Italian-style tastes like fresh raviolis, gnocchi and the artichoke "taste" dish. There's a rustic water wheel sculpture made out of metal for outdoor diners which punctuates the restaurant's already stunning red-and-silver ambience. Also, Rocca boasts ample free parking which is a definite plus for Boston-area foodies. Check out Rocca's blog HERE.

By day, most patrons swing by to take home venison sausages and veal cutlets, while nighttime sees well-dressed couples huddling around the butcher's block, waiting for a seat at the diminutive, candlelit bar. Ultra-knowledgeable waiters eagerly discuss the exceptionally adventurous wine list's intricacies.