Convivium Osteria is a local gem serving some of the most soul-satisfying Mediterranean fare in the borough, if not all of New York City. With a setting straight out of a hillside in Tuscany, the restaurant is all aglow in candlelight and a rustic, distressed vintage design that makes you feel like it's been here forever. The menu is stocked with country-style dishes from Spain, Portugal, and Italy that focus on robust flavors in casseroles, as well as earthy pastas, slow-cooked meats, and plentiful amounts of preserved, cured, and smoked ingredients—think salt cod and lots of delicious pig parts.

Convivium Osteria Information:

• Mediterranean menu. Dinner. Casual attire. Outdoor seating.