Fox & the Knife
South BostonRepresenting Emilia-Romagna$$$
An Emilian osteria in South Boston: egg pasta rolled in house, a wine list that argues for Lambrusco, and a room built for lingering.
Menu verified on June 4, 2026
Menu verification may be outdated. Confirm directly with the restaurant.
Verified from a menu dated June 4, 2026. Fox & the Knife represents Emilia-Romagna, not Puglia.
Passport Dish
This dish earns your stamp — Emilia-Romagna.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Ribbon-shaped egg pasta served with wild boar ragù, thyme and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Pasta shape
- Tagliatelle
- Sauce
- Wild boar ragù
- Main ingredients
- egg pasta, wild boar, thyme, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Price
- $29
- Traditional or interpretation
- Emilia-Romagna-inspired interpretation
What to expect
Only the designated Passport Dish earns the regional stamp. Additional dishes deepen the tasting experience.
Why this dish represents Emilia-Romagna
Tagliatelle and ragù connect directly to Emilia-Romagna, while wild boar creates a distinct restaurant interpretation.
No region is more identified with pasta. Emilia-Romagna is the home of tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini in brodo, Parmigiano Reggiano and prosciutto di Parma. Egg pasta here is rolled thin and porous so it can absorb slow-cooked sauce.
Explore Emilia-Romagna in the passportWhile you eat, notice this
- Notice how the hand-cut ribbons differ from dried pasta.
- Taste how wild boar reads gamier than beef.
- Look for thyme rather than sage on the finish.
- Notice whether the ragù coats the pasta rather than pooling.
Continue tasting
Two more dishes worth ordering here. Neither earns a stamp — both deepen the meal.
Tortellini in Brodo
Small filled pasta served in a clear, slow-simmered broth.
Introduces the Emilian tradition of small filled pasta served in broth rather than sauce.
- Shape:
- Tortellini
- Ingredients:
- filled pasta, capon or beef broth, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Price:
- $26
- Style:
- Contemporary northern Italian interpretation
Raviolo al Uovo Primavera
A large egg-yolk raviolo with peas, pea greens and speck.
Demonstrates the technical precision of large filled pasta and soft egg-yolk centers.
- Shape:
- Raviolo
- Ingredients:
- egg yolk, peas, pea greens, speck
- Price:
- $29
- Style:
- Contemporary Emilia-Romagna-inspired preparation
This dish may rotate with the season. Confirm before visiting.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 28 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
- Reservations
- Reservations recommended.
Menus, ingredients, prices and availability can change. Confirm current information directly with the restaurant before visiting. Speak with the restaurant regarding allergies or dietary restrictions. Pesto Pastaria does not control restaurant preparation or cross-contact.