No. 9 Park

This Beacon Hill dining room quickly became a favorite with the State House crowd. Chef Barbara Lynch continually updates and tweaks the menu, which emphasizes fresh ingredients and places particular focus on regional Italian and French cuisines. Representative selections include black pearl salmon, pork belly confit with curried pumpkin puree, and prune-stuffed gnocchi. Lynch is especially famous for her homemade pastas. In contrast to the main dining room, reservations are not needed to dine in the cafe-bar. No. 9 Park is an expensive meal worth having, whether you indulge in the multi- course tasting menu or order a la carte, you'll be sure to enjoy each bite of the upscale delicacies on your plate.