Anchovies

Anchovies is a South End bar where a late dinner can still mean a plate of pasta. The Columbus Avenue kitchen serves food until 1:30 a.m., with an Italian menu that includes chicken and eggplant Parmesan, stuffed peppers, pizza, and calzones. Potato gnocchi comes with short-rib ragù, while the Italian nachos put ragù, ricotta, and cherry peppers over corn chips. There are burgers and subs if that is more your speed, plus calamari and garlic bread for the table. Cocktails, beer, and wine cover the drinking side. It is a useful address to keep in mind when you want a full meal after many restaurant kitchens have closed.