Scampo

Lydia Shire's restaurant, Scampo, is located in The Liberty Hotel, which was formerly the Charles Street Jail. Scampo means "escape" in Italian. It's a colorful, beautiful space that's still a great culinary attraction. Lydia Shire, an award-winning chef, is known for pushing the boundaries and delivering unique culinary experiences. Scampo, her Italian notion, follows suit. The restaurant combines basic, rustic cuisine with sophisticated Italian design and a stunning open kitchen. Scampo Restaurant is located in the former Charles Street Jail in the heart of Beacon Hill. Lydia Shire is the Scampo Chef, along with Executive Chef Simon Restrepo and Alex Pineda, a James Beard Award-winning chef and a pioneer of Boston's culinary scene. Chef Shire later took over the historic Locke-Ober, where women were originally not allowed to eat in the lower dining room, and Scampo, which debuted more than a decade ago in the Liberty Hotel, from the departed Biba, Pignoli, and Excelsior. Shire's reputation for bucking convention is reflected in Scampo's Italian-inspired food, which draws on ingredients from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Shiny copper lighting, a blazing orange bar, and seating facing a mozzarella bar with a tandoori oven characterize the contemporary atmosphere. The open kitchen is visible from a hidden 60-seat outdoor seasonal terrace and a 50-seat private dining room. The private dining area at Scampo may seat up to 40-45 people. It has cutting-edge audio/visual capabilities. Complete buyouts of the restaurant are possible. For 15 or more, a personalized limited menu is required. Event form is for private and semi-private events only...