Crispy goat, wild boar fried in crushed pistachios, whipped cod lurking under a bed of fennel. Pietro Cucina Italiana, an inviting Italian restaurant and the newest tenant in the St. James farmhouse that housed both Mirabelle and Kitchen A Bistro, serves up plenty of eclecticism but is so instantly popular you may have to wait for 'em.

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Lasagna rustica filled with chestnuts, veal ragu and porcini mushrooms is served at Pietro Cucina Italiana in St. James.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Pietro Cucina Italiana in St. James.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Lurking underneath the shaved fennel of insalata di finocchio at Pietro Cucina Italiana in St. James is marinated cod fish; on top are shallots and toasted almonds.

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Crispy baby goat over roasted potatoes is a succulent and refreshing diversion from lamb at Pietro Cucina Italiana in St. James.

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Polpo alla Galiziana, broiled octopus served with potatoes, black olives, smoked paprika, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil, is served at Pietro Cucina Italiana in St. James.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Pietro Molendini and his chef Fabiano Garcia Manca at Pietro Cucina Italiana in St. James.

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