SRV
Day 2: 5-Course Dreaming of Venice Tasting Series
Opened in January 2016, this South End eatery has kept things fresh over the years, earning spots on up-to-date lists such as Boston Magazine’s “50 Best Restaurants in Boston” (2024), Infatuation’s “Best Italian Restaurants in Boston” (2025), and Boston Globe’s “Very Best Italian Restaurants” (2025). SRV stands for Serene Republic of Venice, as befits its status as Boston’s first Venetian-style bacaro (essentially, an osteria) and wine bar. Specializing in cicchetti (small bites), pasta made from fresh-milled flour, and made-to-order risotto, SRV pays homage to traditional Venetian food all while giving it a distinct modern twist. Here, diners find dishes like white polenta with veal and tomato-cippolini agrodolce, smoked sea trout with trout roe, mustard green, escarole, and navy bean, ravioli with summer squash, lemon, and parsley, and strozzapreti with pork sausage, cauliflower, and caper salsa verde. Marvelous desserts too like hazelnut gelato, brown butter gelato, and carrot torta with pistachio and lemon curd. “Stylish…sophisticated…delightful,” are just some of the words Time Out uses to describe this very special establishment. We’re excited to visit here, and hope you’ll be able to join us!
About the Host:
Matt Ostheimer
Executive Chef
Hailing from Sonoma Country's wine country, Chef Matt Ostheimer's Italian family helped to inspire his deep love for Northern Italian cuisine. A Northeastern graduate, he honed his craft at John Ash & Co, MIDA, Michelin-Starred Harbor House Inn, Gufo, and Baleia before taking the helm at SRV.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; courses #2 & #3 will be served family-style. This menu will be Peanut, Tree Nut, and Mushroom Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Cicchetti
baccalà mantecato, shrimp en saor, calabrese tramezzini
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Roasted Delicata Squash
crème fraîche, ginger toasted pepita, ricotta salata, nasturtium
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Monkfish Risotto
squid ink, garlic, chile, celery leaf
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Duck Breast
rutabaga, pomegranate, braulio
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Tiramisu
mascarpone, sweet marsala, cocoa nib
SRV
569 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten, Shellfish, Fish. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Dairy, Egg, Alliums. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
