Whether you’re looking for an elegant night out in the city, or a sun drenched brunch on the patio, Matria, inside the sophisticated InterContinental Boston, can set the vibe with its chic Italian menu and sweeping water views of Fort Point Channel.

Indulge your Northern Italian steakhouse era in the Piedmont-forward menu, with a selection of primi and insalate small plates and salads that are perfect over drinks at the bar or as a first course. If you’re sticking around for dinner there are a selection of house-made pastas, secondi plates from land and sea, and of course some big cuts of beef among the bistecca, which you can mix and match with a selection of sauces and sides. Save some room for a bite of dolci or an affogato and a cocktail (or two) from the mixologists at the adjacent Bar Fellini. In addition to spirits, there is an expansive wine list that spans some of the world’s best-known growing regions, plus a collection of local and regional drafts for the beer drinkers.

The space is sophisticated without being stuffy, with rich colors of grey, tan and gold with pops of ocean blue. Modern brass and glass light fixtures hang over a collection of traditional tables in the main dining space, as well as banquette seating. In the warmer months, an expansive covered patio opens up the waterfront for dinners and live music.