Beloved Boston Italian Restaurant Erbaluce Is Very Likely Closing after New Year’s

The 10-year-old, pre-theater dining stalwart is saying goodbye to Bay Village as development booms around it.


Erbaluce chef-owner Charles Draghi, with business (and life) partner Joan Johnson

Erbaluce chef-owner Charles Draghi, with business (and life) partner Joan Johnson. / Photograph by Keller + Keller for “Dining Out: Erbaluce”

Another independent restaurant looks like it’s being forced out of operating in downtown Boston. As it stands now, Bay Village restaurant and perennial favorite Erbaluce is closing after service on New Year’s Eve, says chef-owner Charles Draghi.

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