
The Inman Square sister restaurant to Somerville’s Bergamot, BISq is unabashed in its love of wine, which reveals itself in both the decor (check the wine bottle chandelier in the backroom) and the extensive, French- and German-focused list. Its small plates menu features hearty fare like Slow-braised lamb neck and even a double cheeseburger, alongside lighter bites like Maine sea urchin and grilled squid served with “tiger’s milks”—aka ceviche juice. The dark wood dining room provides many fine vantage points to relax over a Riesling, but a spot at the marble charcuterie bar that overlooks its open kitchen is hard to beat.