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An all-purpose dining and nightlife destination pays homage to Northern Italy in a quiet corner of the Financial District.

The Scene
Umbria, which resides in the five-story former home of Trattoria Il Panino, has become a favorite among downtown's captains of commerce and visiting executives. The three upper floors house a weekends-only dance club and stylish lounge, while diners fill the two lower levels (the second floor provides an impressive spot for private functions and business dinners). Patrons are attended to by efficient servers while gazing at the bustling open kitchen's wood grill.

The Food
Imported and specialty ingredients dot the menu: ravioli is filled with Neapolitan ricotta, while a savory Bolognese sauce includes slow-cooked wild boar. Exceptionally fresh seafood dominates the list of starters (enormous New Zealand mussels, grilled calamari stuffed with spicy homemade sausage). Pasta dishes include delicate handmade lobster ravioli and fettuccelle with house-cured pancetta. Big-ticket entrees (organic ''long bone'' veal chop, wood-fired King salmon with proscuitto rago) are popular with the expense account set.

Message from Umbria Ristorante:

Umbria Ristorante, known for its earthy, rich pasta dishes and brick oven cooking technique, is taking a stab at the steak business. Revamping its concept, the Frank DePasquale famed restaurant, will now offer a selection of a la carte corn-fed, 21-day, dry-aged beef, as well as seafood and traditional steakhouse side dishes. In true Italian tradition, each steak will be finished in a 1,200 degree brick oven leaving the perfect char. Located at 295 Franklin Street, Umbria Prime is situated in the heart of Boston?s Financial District, just steps away from the waterfront. With an ambience mirroring that of an Italian Villa, the restaurant, surrounded by rustic brick walls, Italian marble and hardwood floors offer a romantic dinner setting and an inviting atmosphere for cocktails.

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Umbria Prime, located at 295 Franklin Street, is situated in the heart of Boston's Financial District, just steps away from the waterfront. With an ambience mirroring that of an Italian Villa, the restaurant, surrounded by rustic brick walls, Italian marble and hardwood floors offer a romantic dinner setting and an inviting atmosphere for cocktails. Umbria Prime specializes in traditional steakhouse fare including corn-fed, 21-day dry-aged beef, chops and fresh seafood as well as artisan Umbrian pastas. Diners can also enjoy a large selection of Californian and Italian wines.

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