Clio, Ken Oringer’s flagship restaurant, didn’t really need an overhaul (with, ahem, the exception of that faded cheetah carpet). It was already drawing a consistent crowd with its palate-pleasing fare. But the restaurant’s recent décor upgrade — refreshed textiles and an expanded bar to showcase an impressive cocktail list — has made it clearer than ever that Clio is among the city’s finest eateries.

Clio | 370A Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA | 617-536-7200 | http://cliorestaurant.com