Looking for a nicer spot to take the parents next time they’re in town? The restaurant & bar Rialto, located in Harvard Square, is a great option. The restaurant, which is tucked inside the Charles Hotel, is one of the top 25 hotel restaurants in the country. In addition its head chef, Jody Adams, was named one of America’s best young chefs to keep your eye on in a 1992 copy of Esquire and went on to win a James Beard award for her work. Rialto offers a good array of your Italian favorites, from garlicky risotto to lasagna Bolognese, in addition to some more unique culinary finds. Visitors can savor the food of Italy on the restaurant’s outdoor terrace (just in time for the warm weather!).
Beyond impressing the ‘rents, even within the restaurant’s classy ambiance, you can still partake in some amazing college deals, however the quality of the food will not lag (this is not your average wing night or 2 a.m. pizza). Rialto offer $10 burger night at the bar on Sundays and $1 oysters on Mondays. For Collegiettes looking to develop their culinary prowess Rialto also offers cooking classes with a 20% off discount to college students.
To explore the full menu or learn more about Rialto check out their website. This is a great place for graduate dinners class of ’13! Not convinced? We’re also giving away a $25 gift certificate to Rialto! Enter below by Wednesday, May 8 for the chance to win: