Prego

Prego specializes in fresh, modern Italian cuisine. We feature handcrafted pasta, house-cured salumi, hand-tossed & wood-fired pizzas and other Italian specialties. Our menu changes regularly, based on the offerings of local purveyors, artisans and farmers, and we are committed to using the freshest, most flavorful seasonal products available. We also support and use organic, natural, and...

Pair the food wonders with one of the 20 or so wines by the glass, or choose from an astounding assortment of global bottles on the award-winning list.

You have to walk through the kitchen to get to the secret wine room where you'll find an antique table and seating for 14.

"Lots of repeat customers" laud this "cozy" "neighborhood" trattoria, a "real sleeper" at the edge of Rice Village featuring "generous" helpings of "satisfying" Italian cuisine; a "friendly" staff "that knows your name" increases the appeal, as does the moderate cost.

We won't admit to frequenting Prego merely for its extensive list of wines by the glass, but we are certainly fans. We're also glad that it's become a place where white-tablecloth food is served up to folks dressed for the nearby Main Street Theater, along with tired shoppers who've been perusing the Rice Village stores. Still, anyone eager to enjoy the creative menu is welcome. None of the...

In Short
Executive chef John Watt's menu leans toward uncomplicated Italian fare. Credit is due for imaginative creations like smoked duck ravioli with port wine, sun dried cherries and...

Prego's menu is full of complex and rich flavors that utilize the indigenous ingredients of Italy. Red ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, exotic mushrooms and polenta, the Italian staple grain, are found in abundance on the bill of fare, which changes seasonally. The menu runs the gamut from classic dishes with a modern twist to contemporary Italian dishes created by Chef Watt.