After a successful run with just ten tables in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, chef/owner Tim Partridge has moved into a South End space big enough for lots of people to enjoy. His family bistro cooking produces food with visual and sensual punch—a nori roll of tuna, scallions, and flash-fried radishes, or monkfish with roasted fresh tomatoes. The entrée list is short, but specials abound. For romance, ask for a greenhouse table.

Perdix Information:

• American menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Mon; Thanksgiving, Dec 25. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.