Delfino Restaurant, nestled in Roslindale Village, features expertly crafted Italian cuisine and is considered by many the culinary crown jewel of the Parkway. Ruben Diaz, the chef in training alongside longtime head chef JoAnne LeBlanc, says diners might shrug when they see Italian staples like chicken parmesan or pasta with red sauce on the menu, but the high-quality food is prepared with a lot of care, and he swears Delfino’s take on these dishes will probably be the best you’ve ever had.
“Even the tomato sauce is meticulously cooked,” Diaz said. “[Owner Stephen Judge’s] philosophy on our food is it’s got to be made with love, and if he doesn’t love it, it doesn’t leave the kitchen.”
The restaurant thrives on word of mouth and its neighborhood reputation. An open kitchen is tucked into the corner, where you can watch the chefs prepare your dishes and see them occasionally lean over the bar to chat with customers, and upbeat jazz music sets a breezy feel. So settle into your seat, study the menu and prepare to dive into a low-key, memorable feast.
Read my full review of Delfino Restaurant in Roslindale, Mass., on TableCritic.com, and find out why I love exploring the restaurants of the Parkway! You can also click on the photos to the left to enlarge them.
