Walking into Bistro Romano is like walking into America’s past. Originally built in the early 1700s as a home for a wealthy merchant, the property later marked an endpoint on the Underground Railroad. To get a taste of that history, a private wine cellar that was formerly an underground tunnel can be reserved for an intimate, candlelit dinner. Now that’s something to toast to. In one way, this stonewalled-and-exposed-wood-beam space is a lively neighborhood spot. But with something special happening nearly every night of the week, Bistro Romano is also a destination restaurant worth a trip across town. Monday night is pasta night, where $13 buys you a homemade pasta entrée and a salad. On Tuesdays, $15 gets you a whole Maine lobster, salad, and a side of linguine. You can enjoy a three-course meal for just $34 on Wednesdays. On Friday and Saturday nights, the upstairs lounge plays home to a piano soiree that’s been featuring the same man for over sixteen years. But if pasta’s not what you seek on a Monday or lobster isn’t your thing, rest assured that you’ll find a solid menu, from appetizers to homemade desserts, every evening. Just bring your reading glasses -- and an appetite for some wine -- as the Wine Spectator award-winning wine list is extensive 

Walking into Bistro Romano is like walking into America’s past. Originally built in the early 1700s as a home for a wealthy merchant, the property later marked an endpoint on the Underground Railroad. To get a taste of that history, a private wine cellar that was formerly an underground tunnel can be reserved for an intimate, candlelit dinner. Now that’s something to toast to. In one way, this stonewalled-and-exposed-wood-beam space is a lively neighborhood spot. But with something special happening nearly every night of the week, Bistro Romano is also a destination restaurant worth a trip across town. Monday night is pasta night, where $13 buys you a homemade pasta entrée and a salad. On Tuesdays, $15 gets you a whole Maine lobster, salad, and a side of linguine. You can enjoy a three-course meal for just $34 on Wednesdays. On Friday and Saturday nights, the upstairs lounge plays home to a piano soiree that’s been featuring the same man for over sixteen years. But if pasta’s not what you seek on a Monday or lobster isn’t your thing, rest assured that you’ll find a solid menu, from appetizers to homemade desserts, every evening. Just bring your reading glasses -- and an appetite for some wine -- as the Wine Spectator award-winning wine list is extensive