The 20 most exciting restaurants opening around Boston this fall

Do you crave Southern food in slinky surroundings? Cool Ranch-flavored plantains from a legendary restaurateur? Sashimi or salumi from a celebrity chef? Veggies cultivated in a hydroponic hotel garden? All this and more could be yours this fall, when Boston enjoys an especially busy season of restaurant debuts from national names and hometown notables.

Read on for a rundown of Boston’s autumn openings. The fine print: Restaurant debuts are always subject to change, so dates are tentative.