Scampo
13 expert reviews
“The inventive Italian-meets-everything-else menu, crafted by daring chef Lydia Shire, includes a fabulous fresh mozzarella bar as well as unexpected entrees like the decadent lobster pizza.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
"This Beacon Hill hot spot has a prison-chic vibe. The restaurant's Italian fare, however, is anything but institutional." Full review
Zagat
"A "sophisticated" clientele descends upon this "go-to" in the "lively Liberty Hotel" for a taste of chef "Lydia Shire at her best"." Full review
BlackBook
"Lydia Shire has co-headlined some of Beantown's brightest restaurants, but Scampo is all her. Celebrity guests and big name athletes glide through the restaurant on the reg."
Gayot
14.0
"Scampo features Italian-inspired cuisine that often draws from Mediterranean and Middle East flavors." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in the stylish Liberty Hotel, this trendy restaurant serves modern Italian fare with flair."
Rough Guide
"Set in the Liberty Hotel, a sprawling, cruciform-shaped 1851 prison that was re-fashioned in 2007 as a luxury hotel, Scampo is an Italian- inspired restaurant helmed by star chef Lydia Shire."
Boston Globe
"Lydia Shire’s latest, the stylish Scampo offers substance when it comes to pizza."
Not For Tourists
"Inventive Italian dished up for a toffee-nosed crowd."
Where
"Warm and inviting, chef-owner Lydia Shire’s energetic destination is dear to her heart." Full review
The Infatuation
"Pretty cool that the restaurant inside is housed in what used to be a 19th-century jail. The pizzas are creative, the handmade bread is perfect for sharing, the wine list hits every price point" Full review