Boston restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is more than a trophy town that tens of thousands of college students call home every year: it’s also a thriving food city that nods to the past while embracing the future. There are thousands of restaurants to choose from – everything from classic red-sauce Italian in the North End to French bistros in the South End, historic taverns older than the United States itself, and trendy new spots popping up all over town.
Cross the river into Cambridge and you’ll find authentic Korean barbecue, pho, and ramen restaurants supported by the city’s college-aged population. There’s plenty to love about the Boston restaurant scene, especially if you’re into seafood and fresh produce. Local New England lobsters, oysters, clams, and fish are easy to find, thanks to Boston’s proximity to both Cape Cod and the North Shore. And if all that seafood makes you thirsty? Home to some of the oldest breweries in America, there’s always something interesting on draft in Boston, especially if you head over to one of the town’s 20 or so craft breweries. If you’re not a beer drinker, don’t worry. There’s plenty of cider, local wine, and even local craft spirits to be explored, too.
Boston's top cuisines
Must-try Boston restaurants
Tiki Rock
2 Broad Street, Boston
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#4 Chicken Ramen | $14.00 |
Chicken Broth, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sweet Corn, Soft Boiled Egg, Slow Cook Chicken. | |
#11 Wagyu Don | $14.00 |
Sukiyaki Style American Wagyu Beef, Onsen Egg, Pickled Ginger, Scallions. | |
#1 Spicy Miso | $15.00 |
pork Miso Broth, Burnt Garlic 0il, Chili oil, Pork Belly, Sesame Seeds, Scallions, sweet corn, Blackwood Mushrooms, Soft Boil Egg |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
State Street Provisions
255 State Street, Boston
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Soppressata Pizza | $17.00 |
san marzano, dry-aged salami, burrata, pickled shallots, chili oil | |
Harvest Grain Bowl | $19.00 |
farro, quinoa, sweet potato, brussel sprouts, swiss chard, avocado, ginger-miso dressing | |
State Street Burger | $17.00 |
american cheese, applewood bacon,, caramelized onions, b&b pickles, secret sauce, sesame brioche |
Ginger Exchange Boston - 250 Huntington Avenue
250 Huntington Avenue, Boston
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Drunkards Noodles | $15.50 |
Fresh wide noodles, bell peppers, bean sprouts, egg, basil, hint of chili. | |
Eastern Keys | $13.95 |
Avocado and cucumber inside, topped with salmon, mango sauce and tobiko with lime. | |
Sushi Sandwich | $13.95 |
Triangles of sushi rice, soy paper, tobiko, avocado, and special seasoning. Choice of Spicy tuna, Spicy salmon, or Spicy hamachi |
Downeast Cider House
256 Marginal Street Building, Boston
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Mix Pack 2 | $16.99 |
The miscellaneous mix pack of your dreams. Comes with 3x 12oz Original, 3x 12oz Blackberry, and 3x 12oz Pear. | |
Original Blend | |
The one that started it all. The original unfiltered craft cider. Available year-round. | |
Guava Passion Fruit | |
It's okay to not know what guava or passion fruit taste like. We've done that research for you. Take a sip and thank us later. |
Causeway Restaurant & Bar
65 Causeway Street, Boston
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Side Fries | $6.00 |
thick cut steak style fries, crispy and seasoned | |
Gochujang Broccoli | $9.00 |
Crispy fried Broccoli with fried garlic and cilantro | |
Chicken Bites | $14.00 |
Choice of: Wet- buffalo, BBQ, sweet chili Dry (+$1): ginger teriyaki, lemon pepper, chipotle cinnamon, roasted garlic peppercorn |
Pavement Coffeehouse - Boston University
736 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
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Sunrise | $10.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, eggs, and sharp cheddar on a lightly toasted bagel or bread. Vegan and gluten free substitutes available. Looking for more customization options? Try "Build Your Bagel" to make your own custom sandwich. | |
Latte | $5.25 |
Espresso with steamed milk or milk substitute, 12 oz. | |
Hot Coffee | $0.00 |
Freshly brewed drip coffee |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
Eventide - Fenway
1321 Boylston Street, Boston
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Smoked Tofu Sandwich | $16.00 |
Marinated and Smoked Tofu, Fried Onion Strings, Roasted Jalapeño Mayo. Contains: Sesame, Dairy, Egg, Gluten | |
The Fish Sandwich | $17.00 |
Fried Hake Filet, Tare, Tartar Sauce, Bread and Butter Pickles, Iceberg Lettuce, House Sesame Seed Bun. Contains: Sesame, Dairy, Soy, Egg, Gluten | |
Cole Slaw | $6.00 |
Red and Green Cabbage, Celery and Mustard Seed, Mayo. Contains: Egg, Allium |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
Black Lamb South End
571 Tremont St, Boston
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Salmon Grenobloise | $34.00 |
Seared Salmon over warm Fregola with Cauliflower, Sauce Grenobloise, and Carrot-Ginnger puree. Allergies: Gluten (fregola), Allium (grenobloise), Dairy (puree) | |
Pan Roasted Salmon | $30.00 |
6ox Fillet of Faroe Island Salmon seared and basted with Butter. Whole Grain Mustard Creme Fraiche, Romanesco, and Sugar Snap Peas sauteed in Green Garlic Butter. Garnished with Basil Pistou and Pea Shoots. Allergies: Fin Fish, Dairy (omitable) Legume, Allium | |
Salmon Crudo | $20.00 |
Sliced raw Salmon which is lightly cured then dressed with Apple Cider, Fish Sauce, Lime, Crispy Shallot, and Perilla (shiso). Topped with Nuoc Cham Aioli. Allergens: Allium (omit garnish), Egg (omit aioli) |
Tatte Bakery - Berklee
160 Mass Avenue, Boston
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Green & Nutty Salad | $12.50 |
Mixed baby lettuces, baby arugula, apples, black sesame, edamame, dried apricot, and toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds topped with goat cheese in an orange vinaigrette. (1020 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Sesame, Soy) | |
Coffee | $0.00 |
Traditional batch brew made from Stumptown Hairbender Blend served hot. | |
Muesli | $0.00 |
Whipped Greek yogurt topped with housemade granola, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pear, apple, honey, and black sesame. (670 / 980 cal, Contains: Milk, Sesame, Tree Nut - Almond, Cashew) |
Merengue Express
1415 Tremont Street, Roxbury
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Picadera Small | $15.00 |
Fried Meat Sampler with Green Plantains & Cassava | |
Green Plantains | $4.00 |
Green Plantains | |
My Merengue BOWL | $0.00 |
MAKE YOUR OWN BOWL |
Pho Hoa- Dorchester
1370 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
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100 House Special Rice Plate - Com DB | $15.95 |
CƠM ĐẶC BIỆT (SƯỜN, BÌ, ĐẬU HỦ KY, CHẢ, TRÙNG) - Grilled pork chop, julienne pork skin, shrimp tofu, Vietnamese meatloaf and a fried egg. Rice plates are served with broken grain white rice, a side of lettuce, julienned cucumbers, pickled carrots and daikon, served with sweet fish sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. | |
47 Chicken Noodle Soup | |
PHỞ GÀ - Braised white meat chicken breast in a chicken broth. All noodle soups are garnished with onions, scallions and cilantro. Served alongside bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeno pepper. | |
1 Fried Egg Rolls - Cha Gio | $5.50 |
CHẢ GIÒ - Hot crispy egg rolls filled with ground pork, shrimp, taro, shiitake mushrooms and vermicelli noodle. Served with sweet fish sauce. |
Temazcal Seaport 250 Northern Ave - Seaport TTC
250 Northern Avenue, Boston
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Camarones al Ajillo | $24.00 |
Shrimp, Garlic, Serrano Peppers, Butter, Wine, Pico de Gallo, Yucca Chip, Mexican Rice | |
Carne Empanadas | $15.50 |
Short Rib, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Aioli | |
Guacamole | $15.50 |
Pico de Gallo, Serrano Chile, Cilantro |
The Dirty Italian - Southie
144 Old Colony Avenue, Boston
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Southie Special | |
Homemade Meatballs, Marinara Sauce, & Melted Mozzarella | |
Talya's Dirty Italian | |
Peppered Ham, Mortadella, Hot Capicola, Hot Sopressata, Hot Mix, Asiago cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, EVOO & Vinegar | |
Chicken Pahm | |
Crispy Chicken Cutlet, Homemade Marinara Sauce, and Melted Mozzarella |
Raso's Bar & Grille
209 Mystic Avenue, Medofrd
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Shrimp Appetizer | $15.00 |
Kids Tenders & FF | $10.00 |
Fried Mozzarella | $10.00 |
Ginger Exchange - Mission Hill
1625 Tremont St, Boston
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Double Spicy Hamachi | $14.95 |
Spicy hamachi, tempura flakes, tobiko, avocado, scallions. | |
2 Roll Combo | $14.50 |
Choose 2 rolls. Comes with house salad or miso soup. | |
Christmas | $14.95 |
Shrimp tempura, tuna, avocado, eel sauce, spicy mayo, tempura flakes. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
jm Curley's
21 Temple Pl, Boston
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wings | $17.00 |
buffalo - blue cheese crumble, pickled celery old bay dry rub - parsley, scallion sweet pepper - peppadews, thai chili, tamarind, cilantro salt & pepper - poblano, onion, chili oil, garlic, five spice, lemon | |
nashville hot chicken | $19.00 |
buttermilk battered, hot oil, lettuce, pickles, Italian bread | |
papas bravas | $12.00 |
yukon potato, smoked tomato, aji amarillo aioli, cotija |
PIZZA • TACOS • SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Five Horses Tavern South End
535 COLUMBUS AVE, Boston
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Kale Caesar | $15.00 |
Kale, parmesan, garlic bread crumbs, lemon | |
Tavern Burger | $22.00 |
8 oz. beef burger, crispy onions strings, dirty cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled cucumber, tomato preserves, kewpie mayo | |
Chicken Sammy | $19.00 |
KFC Style chicken, honey, lemon tarragon mayo, lettuce |
La Hacienda Boston
150 Meridian St, Boston, MA 02128, East Boston
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Nachos | $10.00 |
Served with melted cheese, beans, jalapenos, and a side of guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo *May be raw or undercooked The Consumption of meat, fish, or raw or undercooked Shellfish, may increase the risk of food borne illness. Before ordering please inform your server if someone in your party has food allergies. | |
Tacos | $0.00 |
*May be raw or undercooked The Consumption of meat, fish, or raw or undercooked Shellfish, may increase the risk of food borne illness. Before ordering please inform your server if someone in your party has food allergies. | |
Mexican Enchilada | $18.00 |
3 corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken topped with a homemade red or green salsa. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo |
Ducali Pizzeria - North End
289 Causeway St., Boston
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Pastore | $14.00 |
Pear and arugula salad topped with walnuts and fresh ricotta cheese. | |
Patate | $0.00 |
Potato, rosemary, mozzarella, gorgonzola and pancetta. | |
Verdure Grigliate | $15.00 |
Baked eggplant, zucchini, red pepper and mozzarella cheese on freshly baked ciabatta. |
Boardwalk Southie
309 D Street, Boston
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Cheese Pizza | $20.00 |
Boardwalk Style, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce. | |
Miso Honey Chicken Bowl | $16.95 |
Grilled chicken, spinach, quinoa, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, chickpeas & miso honey dressing | |
Vodka Chicken Parm Sub | $18.00 |
Chicken cutlet, spicy vodka sauce, smoked mozzarella, basil |
SEAFOOD
Row 34 Boston
383 CONGRESS ST, Boston
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Large Fried Oysters | $36.00 |
8oz of fried oysters with french fries, tartar sauce & cole slaw | |
Biscuit | $8.00 |
with rosemary butter, and honey | |
Burger | $18.00 |
house cured maple bacon, Cabot cheddar, fries |
SANDWICHES
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury St, Boston
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Tasty Tasty Carbs | $0.00 |
Explore side options for muffins, toast, bagels, and more. | |
Cold Brew Iced Coffee | $4.95 |
Atomic cold brewed iced coffee, on draft! | |
Deli Breakfast Sandwich* | $8.95 |
Bacon, egg, and cheddar cheese on an English muffin or plain bagel. Quick, delicious, and easy to eat on the go! |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI • TAPAS • FRENCH FRIES
LoLa 42 | Seaport
22 Liberty St, Boston
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Anata (A-Na-Ta) | $25.00 |
8 piece Spicy Tuna, Scallion, Sriracha, Torgarashi Cucumber, Tempura Flakes & Shiso Topped w/ Tuna sashimi & Wasabi Aioli | |
Capt'n Jose | $24.00 |
8 piece Spicy Salmon & cucumber Topped w/ Salmon, Kiwi & Black Tobiko Sesame Aji Mirin Aioli | |
Dynamite Roll | $24.00 |
8 piece Hamachi(yellowtail), Scallions, Sriracha , Spicy Mayo Topped in Furikake (rice seasoning) |
Hunter's Kitchen & Bar
110 Dorchester St, South Boston
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Biscuits | $8.00 |
Vermont honey butter | add seasonal preserves $3 | |
Mac & Cheese | $16.00 |
Red Rock Cheddar, parmesan, Spring Brook Reading Raclette, shells | |
Honey Butter Cornbread | $10.00 |
gluten free available upon request | add smoked bacon & serrano chili $5 |
Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca
16 Derne Street, Boston
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FLORINA SALAD | $12.25 |
house blend greens, breaded chicken, plum tomato, roasted red pepper, red onion & fresh mozzarella with our white balsamic vinaigrette | |
CHICKEN PARM SUB | $11.00 |
breaded chicken topped with plum tomato sauce & melted provolone & pecorino | |
THAT SANDWICH | $12.25 |
breaded chicken, prosciutto, roasted red pepper & fresh mozzarella with our white balsamic vinaigrette |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Antico Forno
93 SALEM ST, Boston
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La Capricciosa | $19.00 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, homemade Italian sausage, mushrooms, artichoke hearts | |
Margherita | $17.00 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil | |
Caesar Salad | $15.00 |
Fresh Romaine lettuce tossed, traditional Italian Cesare dressing, homemade croutons |
PIZZA • SOUPS • SUSHI • SANDWICHES
Milk Street Cafe
50 Milk Street, Boston
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Signature (Meat) Sandwiches | $0.00 |
Chocolate Chip Cookie(P) | $2.50 |
Banana Bread | $3.00 |
The Salty Pig
130 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, Boston
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Funghi | $18.00 |
Garlic Cream, Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach, Scallions, Fiore di Latte | |
Pork Milanese | $26.00 |
Roasted Root Vegetables, Arugula and Preserved Lemon Salad | |
Margherita | $16.00 |
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil |
Chinatown WakuWaku
2 Tyler Street, Boston
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Vegetarian Miso Ramen | $16.00 |
Truffle Shoyu Ramen | $17.00 |
Kaen Spicy Ramen | $16.00 |
Casa Romero
30 Gloucester St, Boston
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POLLO Quesadilla | $14.00 |
chicken and cheese grilled in a flour tortilla. | |
Chips /Salsa/ Gucamole | $15.00 |
Homemade Corn tortilla chips, Salsa Casera and fresh Gucamole. GLUTEN FREE | |
Chicken FAJA | $26.00 |
Chicken breast fajitas served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de Gallo, Mexican rice and beans BEST SELLER |
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