Michael Lombardi is the chef and owner of Cambridge’s well-loved, Si Cara Restaurant in Central Square. Michael is a longtime favorite in Boston’s culinary scene having spent over a decade in top restaurants in the trendy Back Bay and South End neighborhoods.

Michael’s culinary career began in Orvieto, Italy where he explored his love of Italian culture and the art of pasta-making. He then worked at the iconic Del Posto in New York before venturing back to Europe and opening L’Office alongside his great friend Chef Kevin O’Donnell. L’Office won Best New Bistro in Paris in 2012.

In 2015, Michael returned to Boston and worked at The Salty Pig and the South End’s beloved SRV –  a favorite Italian restaurant featuring a modern interpretation of Venetian cuisine. SRV won multiple awards and was a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. In 2022, Michael created Si Cara, his first solo venture. Si Cara is a neighborhood restaurant in Central Square, Cambridge, featuring Italian fare including Canotto-style pizza and an international selection of natural wines and classic Italian cocktails.