Dorchester dinner recs?

[twentyoystahs]

So..we are meeting some friends for dinner....need to be somewhere in the Dorchester vicinity. Thoughts are Ashmont Grill. D Bar, Tavolo..? Haven't been to Ashmont Grill in years tho' it was okay when we last went. It'll be 4 folks on a Sat night, reservations would be great OR a place that would be able to take us at 7ish without a problem. We like good food, casual atmosphere, a vibrant lively spot that's a fun place to enjoy a meal. But since I haven't been to any of these places lately, I'm not sure how they rate. Or is there somewhere else in that area you might recommend? Thanks in advance.

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Ashmont Grill
555 Talbot Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Tavolo
1918 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

[Pegmeister]

I really like the Ledge, and if the weather stays like this their outdoor patio may be open. If you're open to Indian food the Shanti is always good.

[mtm7654]

Finally made it to Tavolo this summer. Had the Icarus polenta starter that was out of this world-with wild mushrooms and marsala sauce. My DC had the wild mushroom pizza which was also wonderful-even when reheated the next day. Can't remember my main so it wasn't as memorable I guess. But a guy next to us says he orders the same thing every time-the spaghetti and meatballs. I've heard good things about those meatballs.

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Tavolo
1918 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

[Guinness02122]

Savin Kitchen & Bar has improved since it opened. It is located across from Savin Hill train station where C.F. Donovan's used to be. I heard Ledge on Dorchster Ave. has improved also.