€€€€ • Modern italienisch • Fenway–Kenmore
Housemade pasta, cold martinis, warm hospitality—welcome to Standard Italian.From Garrett Harker and the team behind Eastern Standard, Standard Italian is a modern take on the neighborhood Italian restaurant in Fenway Center, just across the plaza from Eastern Standard. Chef Brian Rae’s menu focuses on handmade pasta and classic Italian cooking, from small bites to generous, shareable plates.Expect dishes like lasagna bolognese, squid ink bucatini with lobster and diavola, and don't skip our Chicken Parm Sundays—a cult favorite with crispy chicken parm, spaghetti, garlic focaccia, and a gem salad.Bar Director Jackson Cannon’s cocktail program highlights crisp martinis, spritzes, and aperitivo classics. The signature Standard Oil Martini—olive oil–washed gin, perfect vermouth, and tableside basil tincture—is a guest favorite.Whether it’s a spontaneous pasta night, pre-Fenway dinner, or celebration, Standard Italian is built for relaxed, memorable evenings at the table.