Another Italian Restaurant Opens in the North End

Shocking news alert: The North End got a new Italian restaurant. Domenic’s recently opened in the space at 54 Salem St. that was formerly occupied by Vito’s Tavern, and it is reportedly owned and operated by chef Damien DiPaola, the same person who was behind Vito’s Tavern (and who is also behind Carmelina’s, also in the North End).

Vito’s Tavern was a popular spot for pub food like sliders, burgers, and wings (and some Italian-inspired options), and it functioned as the North End’s de facto sports bar. DiPaola’s, on the other hand, is reportedly focused more on Calabrian cuisine, featuring plenty of seafood. Staples in Calabrian cooking include swordfish, cod, sardines, lobster, and shrimp, in addition to vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, onions, potatoes, artichokes, and the beloved Calabrian chili peppers.

The restaurant is also serving Italian-American classics like veal chop Milanese, per Instagram, and dishes like grilled octopus puttanesca and carbonara are also making appearances.

Eater has made repeated efforts to contact Domenic’s and will update this post as more information becomes available.

• Domenic’s Is Opening in Vito’s Tavern Space in Boston’s North End [BRT]