Looking for a hip yet unpretentious lunch and dining experience? Sorriso's Italian Trattoria is the brainchild of celebrated restaurateur and chef, Ian Just. Sorriso Trattoria's décor, a deep walnut walkway coupled with weathered brick walls and chocolate-brown booths, showcases the Leather District's rustic ambiance. The South Street storefront building is a perfect fit for Sorriso's state-of-the-art brick oven enclosed by a four-person pizza bar for casual dining. For those looking for a private room, there's a charming wood-paneled private dining room complete with its own private bar. Sorriso Trattoria is a great spot for a business lunch boasting a spicy Rigatoni and Fennel Sausage smothered in pickled hot peppers ($13) and an amazing grilled salmon filet ($15).

Hidden away in a jungle of imposing office buildings, the subtle and stylish Les Zygomates seems completely incongruous with its surroundings. Inside, things are hopping with live jazz nightly and a festive atmosphere. The food is of course the main attraction, all carefully and sublimely prepared. The starters, especially the goat cheese salad, simply whet the appetite rather than overwhelming it. The rumpsteak is wonderful, the duck breast heavenly, and the vegetarian risotto, a knock-out. The prix fixe, a three-course meal, is particularly popular and reasonably priced ($30). Dessert is a must, with classics like creme brulée ($7) and chocolate fondue for two. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.