The 80-seat Crudo is an Asian-fusion restaurant owned and operated by local restaurateur Nicholas Leo and located in Boston’s North End neighborhood.

Each floor of the two-story, 3,000-square-foot building features hand-hewn Douglas fir—repurposed as ceiling beams overhead—and reclaimed barn boards for a weathered aesthetic.

Colorful Japanese-inspired décor by local artist Markus Sebastiano is juxtaposed with Crudo’s rustic design language.

A backlit sign bearing the restaurant’s name flanks a large steel panel with a waterfall feature set against a vintage-mirror background.

Referencing a yacht’s refined finishes, the first-floor bar is clad in walnut paneling accented by blackened steel edges. Studded barstools upholstered in plush chocolate leather form a halo around the open-kitchen-style counter where sushi is prepared in plain sight.

An oversized, slate-panel water feature behind the bar is offset by a steel-and-walnut shelving unit.

The second floor’s surrounding walls are lined in expansive, operable windows that overlook Salem Street and let in natural light during the day, while brass-and-glass wall sconces along the perimeter create a warm ambiance at night.