During these uncertain times, some restaurants are making the incredibly difficult decision to shut their doors temporarily in order to protect their staff and patrons. Keep an eye on the list below, which will be updated on an on-going basis, for confirmed closures and please consider purchasing gift certificates at these spots so they can all live to cook another day.

Bar Mezzana – Will be closing temporarily after dinner on Saturday, March 14th. See the statement from chef-owner Colin Lynch on the restaurant’s website and consider grabbing some gift cards from this South End spot online here.

Bastille Kitchen – Will remain closed until Friday, March 20th at least. Check their website and Facebook page for updates or grab a gift certificate online here.

Black Lamb – Will be closing temporarily after dinner service on Saturday, March 14th. See the statement from chef-owner Colin Lynch and his team on the Black Lamb website and buy gift cards online here.

Bronwyn – As of Sunday afternoon, March 15th, Bronwyn will be closed until further notice, per a message on the restaurant’s website.

Chickadee – Will be closing for business as of Sunday, March 15th according to a post on their Facebook page so they can re-open “revived, and renewed when the time is right.”

Coppa – After dinner service on Sunday, March 15th, Coppa will be closed until further notice, according to an email from the JK Restaurant Group.

dante – Will temporarily close all their restaurants until they feel it is safe to reopen though you can invest in their future by purchasing gift cards through their website.

Fat Hen – Will be taking a little break from business as usual, according to post on their Facebook page starting on Sunday, March 15th. You can still purchase gift certificates online through their website.

Il Casale Belmont & Lexington – Will temporarily close all their restaurants until they feel it is safe to reopen though you can invest in their future by purchasing gift cards through their respective websites. Click here for Belmont and here for Lexington.

La Brasa – Like its sister restaurant, Fat Hen, mentioned above, La Brasa will be taking a little break until the dust settles according to their Facebook page and website. You can still purchase gift cards online here if you’re so inclined.

Little Donkey – Little Donkey will be closed until further notice, according to an email from the JK Restaurant Group.

Parsnip – Will be closing March 16th through the 22nd. read the statement from the Parsnip team on their website here and keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates.

Purtian & Co. – Will be closing after brunch service on Sunday, March 15th. Read the statement from chef-owner Will Gilson on the restaurant’s website and click here to lend your support by purchasing a gift card online.

Serafina Back Bay – Will be closed for the foreseeable future as of Sunday, March 15th, according to an Instagram post. You can snag a gift card online here.

Shore Leave – Will be closing temporarily after dinner service on Saturday, March 14th. Gift cards are available online by way of the restaurant website.

The Table at Season to Taste – Will be closing for a minimum of two weeks starting March 14th, according to an Instagram post from their owners and management team.

Taranta – Will be suspending service for Monday and Tuesday March 15th and 16th. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for additional updates.

Toro – After dinner service on Sunday, March 15th, Toro will be closed until further notice, according to an email from the JK Restaurant Group.

Tres Gatos – Will be closed for at least a week as of Saturday, March 14th. Check their Facebook page for updates and feel free to log on to their website to purchase gift cards.

The Wellington – Will temporarily close all their restaurants until they feel it is safe to reopen though you can invest in their future by purchasing gift cards through the The Wellington website.