Offering a modern take on Italian favorites, Sapóre Ristorante + Bar (606 Congress St., 617-476-5606, saporeristoranteboston.com) recently made its debut at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in the midst of the bustling Seaport District restaurant scene. The kitchen employs a variety of seasonal New England ingredients in many of its dishes, with an emphasis on handcrafted pasta, Neapolitan-style pizza and fresh seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sapóre also boasts a bar program headlined by craft cocktails made with artisanal and small batch liquors, house-made bitters and hand-pressed juices, as well as an impressive variety of Italian and domestic vintages by the glass or bottle and beers from around the region. A warm and inviting interior rounds out a dining experience that should satisfy any time of day.