Enjoy a nice dinner for 2 with this $50 gift certificate to Marco in the North End!

 "Chef Orfaly has gained a reputation for remaining true to a culinary genre while simultaneously infusing it with various global influences. In 2004, Food & Wine Magazine named him one of their 10 Best New Chefs. In the same year, he walked away with his first James Beard nomination (Best Chef Northeast).

Located in Boston's historic North End, Marco features the cosmopolitan cuisine of Rome while paying homage to its many regional influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meat, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like homemade gnocchi with brown butter and sage, veal ossobuco with risotto Milanese, and Lobster scampi are complemented by delectable side dishes such as rosemary roasted potatoes and fried polenta. Marco also features hearty cuts of Florentine steak cooked on the grill and served with sharp rucola and lemon, as well as a large selection of salumi, including prosciutto, bresaola, and capocollo.

Marco's dining room décor emphasizes classic simplicity featuring wooden tabletops, exposed brick walls, and elegant hardwood floors. The antique wooden beams running along the ceiling lend the dining room a rustic charm and underscore the calm, clean lines that accentuate the space. Whether guests are celebrating with friends or tucked away in a corner enjoying a candlelit date, this intimate second-story trattoria aims to become a favorite haunt for those who savor bold flavors, good company, and an eclectic selection of Italian wines. Those so inclined, may also take a seat at the wooden food counter running along side the kitchen and enjoy some antipasti and a glass of wine.

Marco is located at 253 Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Private dining experiences and catering are available. On Sundays, guests can enjoy the chef's special menu served family-style." - www.marcoboston.com

253 Hanover St.

Boston, MA  02113