Uni Restaurant
UNI is a lively, contemporary izakaya located in The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue, helmed by Chef Ken Oringer.
About Chef Ken Oringer
Behind the Cuisine
Decades of culinary experience
Chef Ken Oringer brings decades of experience to UNI. His career includes New York’s River Café and Terra, Providence’s Al Forno, San Francisco’s Silks, and Hingham’s Tosca.
In Boston, he worked at Le Marquis de Lafayette under Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten—part of a culinary journey spanning restaurant kitchens across the country.
James Beard Award · 2001
Best Chef: Northeast
After nominations in 1998, 1999, and 2000, Oringer received the award in 2001.
Gather at UNI
An occasion worth savoring
Celebrate a special occasion with a private or semi-private dining event at UNI. From an intimate gathering to a larger celebration, explore a setting that suits your plans.
- A 14-person communal table
- Private rooms
- Full restaurant buyout options
Contact the UNI team for more information and to discuss your event.