Peabody

Daniella's earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the list backs it up — not flashy, but honest, well-stocked, and fairly priced for what you get. If you're in the North Shore and want a reliable Italian dinner with a bottle that actually deserves to be on the table, this is your spot.

Pellana is the real deal for the North Shore — a steakhouse that treats its wine list as seriously as its beef, with a California-anchored cellar deep enough to reward multiple visits. The markups are what they are for this category, but the quality and range justify the trip.