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
The Q - 660 Washington St
660 Washington St, Boston
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SNOW WHITE ROLL | $18.95 |
spicy tuna, tempura flakes, and cucumber topped with torched white tuna and black tobiko and yuzu miso sauce | |
RED SOX ROLL | $18.15 |
spicy tuna, tempura flakes, and cucumber topped with tuna, avocado, taro flakes and sweet chili sauce | |
SEXY LADY ROLL | $18.95 |
crab meat, shrimp, tobiko, and avocado topped with torched salmon, finished with spicy mayo and eel sauce |
TAPAS • FRENCH FRIES
CITRUS & SALT
319 A Street, Boston
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CHURROS | $1.00 |
Vanilla Dulce | |
ARROZ+POLLO CROQUETTES | $13.00 |
CRAB EMPANADAS | $15.00 |
Shore Leave
11 WILLIAM E MULLINS WAY, Boston
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Fatty Tuna ‘Toro’ | $9.00 |
yuzu kosho Allergens: fin fish | |
Dungeon Burger | $14.00 |
american cheese, bread & butter pickles, hot-mustard, kewpie mayo, sweet onion, iceberg lettuce Allergens: gluten, dairy, shellfish (CC), fin fish (CC), eggs, allium | |
Salmon Roll | $16.00 |
Salmon Roll- pickled daikon, avocado, flavors of Thailand. Fried Garlic- Gluten free, crunchy, sweet, caramelized Each piece is topped with flavors of thailand (mint, cilantro, thai basil, shiso, thai chili, shallot, sugar, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, black pepper), fried garlic and micro red shiso. Allergies:Allium, Fin Fish, Nightshade, Sesame Seeds |
Tatte Bakery | Pier 4
200 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston
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Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg) | |
Cold Brew | $0.00 |
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste | |
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) |
TACOS
Yellow Door Taqueria South End
350 Harrison Ave, Boston
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Chicken Empanadas | $9.00 |
grilled pineapple, corn, spanish onions, garlic, pulled chicken, chihuahua cheese, citrus tomatillo sauce. cannot be made gluten free. | |
Fish Frito | $6.00 |
chili-infused & tecate-battered fried local fish, grilled pineapple salsa, crema, calabaza puree, cilantro. can be prepared dairy- and/or gluten-free. | |
House-made Chips & Guacamole | $13.00 |
house-made corn tortilla chips with fresh guacamole. gluten free + vegan. |
McKenna's Cafe
109 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester
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Pancakes Short Stack | $8.50 |
two tasty hot pancakes with butter & syrup | |
Sydney Special | $12.00 |
two eggs, any style, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast or English | |
Yahoo Sandwich | $8.00 |
egg, sausage, hash brown patty, cheese, on portuguese sweet roll |
Max's Deli Cafe - Catering
151 Milk St, Boston
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Cold Sandwiches & Wraps (Price Per Sandwich) | $16.95 |
Price Per Sandwich. Instructions: Choose all the options desired, after that, repeat the amount you want to receive. All Sandwiches can be made on Gluten Free Bread. Decorative trays are assembled with a variety of options made on mixed breads and wraps prepared with lettuce and cheese. All other condiments are on the side. You may request your favorite mix of sandwiches. Priced per sandwich. | |
Corned Beef Sliders | $6.95 |
(Minimum 12) | |
Assorted Bags of Chips | $2.50 |
WRAPS • PASTA • SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • BBQ • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Max's Deli Café
151 Milk St, Boston
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Meat and Eggs | $8.50 |
Three fresh eggs, bacon, sausage, ham or turkey sausage with home fries and toast. | |
Western Omelette | $9.50 |
Diced ham, peppers and caramelized onions. Served with home fries and toast. | |
Steak & Cheese Omelette | $9.50 |
Served with home fries and toast. |
El Peñol East Boston - 54 bennington st
54 bennington st, East Boston
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Yuca Frita | $4.50 |
Pastel de Pollo | $3.50 |
Mini | $13.50 |
BaanGa
636 Beacon Street, Boston
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Takoyaki | $7.45 |
Edamame | $5.95 |
Shrimp shumai | $5.95 |
Mofongo Factory Restaurant
299 Hancock Street, Dorchester
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PechugaFongo | $26.99 |
Mofongo made with choice of base and protein Topped with Chicken breast with corn and bacon sauce. | |
Pollo Guisado | $10.00 |
Stew Chicken | |
Chicharron de pollo | $7.99 |
Fried Chicken chunks |
Serafina - Boston Seaport
11 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston
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Pollo Alla Parmigiana | $32.00 |
Organic breaded chicken, mozzarella, house pomodoro, spaghetti | |
Di Cesare | $16.00 |
Our Italian version or the classic caesar, parmigiano reggiano (dressing contains anchovies) | |
Penne Alla Vodka | $23.00 |
Tomato, touch of cream, splash of vodka |
FRENCH FRIES
Aceituna Grill - Seaport
57 Boston Wharf Road, Boston
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Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
Beef & Lamb Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. | |
Spicy Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. |
Umai - Newbury Street
224 Newbury St, Boston
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Shr & Veg Tempura LB | $16.95 |
Ginger Ale | $2.95 |
Teriyaki Chicken LB | $15.95 |
FRENCH FRIES
Aceituna Grill - Federal Street
100 Federal Street, Boston
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Side French Fries (GF) (Vegan) | $5.49 |
Even our fries take on a little Mediterranean flavor! Try dipping them in any of our unique sauces! | |
Beef & Lamb Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. | |
Tabbouleh Salad | $14.95 |
Finely chopped parsley is the main ingredient in our freshly made tabbouleh. Mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cracked wheat, this Mediterranean classic is tossed in a lemony olive oil dressing. |
Publico Street Bistro
11 Dorchester, South Boston
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Bag of Donuts | $7.00 |
house made donuts, nutella dunk | |
Korean Crispy Cauliflower | $15.00 |
(V) gochujang hot sauce, sesame seed, scallion | |
Smash Burger | $20.00 |
double patty, american cheese, lettuce, dijonnaise, dill pickles, brioche bun |
Greystone Café, Bakery, and Provisions
123 Appleton Street, Boston
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Chocolate Chip Cookie | $3.30 |
THE chocolate chip cookie. Served warm with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt on top. | |
Dog Biscuit | $0.50 |
Housemade heart-shaped treat with pumpkin, peanut butter, whole wheat flour, and eggs. | |
The Caprese | $11.00 |
mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, arugula, and balsamic aioli on ciabatta. Option to add prosciutto! AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING 11-4 |
MIDA - East Boston - 65-67 Lewis Street
65-67 Lewis Street, East Boston
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PACCHERI BOLOGNESE | $26.00 |
pork sugo, broccoli rabe, parmesan, breadcrumbs | |
ARANCINI | $10.00 |
crispy rice fritters, fontina cheese, san marzano tomato | |
KID'S PASTA | $12.00 |
campanelle pasta with or without san marzano tomato sauce |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES
Blunch
59 E Springfield Street, Boston
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Fluffy Whipped Frittatta free range Eggwich with cheddar | $5.75 |
Completely customized to your liking served on a pressed roll. | |
The Fish | $11.00 |
Albacore tuna salad, sweet relish, dijon, dill, lemon, pickles, baby greens, pressed multi grain | |
The Bird on fire | $12.00 |
Hand sliced roast chicken breast, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, shop spicy aioli, fresh tomatoes, baby greens, pressed baguette |
Metropolis Cafe
584 Tremont Street, Boston
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Faroe Island Salmon | $31.97 |
sautéed broccolini, cucumber & carrot ribbons, shaved radishes, cilantro, chili crisps & soy yuzu vinaigrette | |
Lacinato Kale Caesar | $13.98 |
lemon pecorino aioli, garlic herb croutons, shaved pecorino romano | |
Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts | $12.08 |
house made buttermilk ranch & celery salad |
Pazza On Porter - 107 Porter St
107 Porter St, East Boston
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The Spicy Chicken BLT | $18.00 |
Grilled chicken, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato and a spicy house made ranch | |
Burger | $12.00 |
8oz patty grilled to temperature and topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion. | |
Alla Pazza | $25.00 |
Fusilli, vodka pink sauce, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes |
Thai Oishi - 203 Adams St
203 Adams Street, Boston
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Spicy Combo | $27.95 |
Spicy tuna maki, spicy salmon maki and spicy yellowtail maki (18pcs) | |
Crispy Spicy Tuna | $9.95 |
Tuna, spicy mayo, cucumber and tempura flake | |
Beef Don | $14.95 |
Thin juicy slices of beef simmered with fresh onions and savory soy sauce over bed of rice |
Hook + Line - Restaurant
10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston
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KINGFISH CRUDO | $15.00 |
jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber Allergens: allium, nightshade, finfish | |
WOOD GRILLED CARROTS | $12.00 |
burnt honey, pistachio, date jam Allergens: dairy, nuts, nightshade, allium | |
CAULIFLOWER STEAK | $12.00 |
maple Valdouvan spice, pepita gremolata Allergens: Allium, dairy, seeds |
anoush'ella
35 W Newton Street, Boston
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lentil rice | $10.55 |
Lentil rice with Armenian salad, labne and spicy red pepper and walnut mix creates a divine dish. | |
halva - sesame candies | $7.50 |
halva and seasonal berries | |
labne + walnut harissa + feta NGF | $6.25 |
walnut harissa, feta cheese, pine-nuts, pomegranate, fresh mint, olive oil |
Aceituna Grill - Newbury St.
267-269 Newbury Street, Boston
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Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
Spicy Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. | |
Beef & Lamb Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. |
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut Ave, Boston
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WHIPPED RICOTTA & TRUFFLED HONEY | $12.00 |
Sea salt, rosemary, sage brown butter, flatbread | |
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI | $23.00 |
Lemon cream, butter toasted almonds | |
LOADED FRIES | $8.00 |
A side of crispy french fries topped with port demi, roquefort butter and scallions. |
The Bebop - 1116 Boylston St.
1116 Boylston St., Boston
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Streakhouse Salad | $17.00 |
The Cubano | $15.00 |
Chicken & Cheese Nachos | $13.00 |
Trillium Brewing - Fenway
401 Park Drive, Boston
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DDH Tru-Action 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Continuously Double Dry Hopped IPA - 6.5% abv** The level of hop saturation is immediately apparent, as notes of citrus gummies, orange creamsicle, and ripe pineapple jump from the glass. DDH Tru-Action is medium-bodied, finishing dry with a refreshingly mild piney bitterness. **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** | |
DDH The Riverway IPA 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Double Dry Hopped IPA - 7% abv** **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** | |
Tru-Er Action 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Double IPA - 8% abv** As a follow-up to DDH Tru-Action, we take continued inspiration from one of the most legendary stories in all of craft beer. Back in the 90's DFH Co-Founder Sam Calagione rigged a 1940's thrift store electronic football game to continuously kettle hop his Double IPA for 90 minutes at a consistent rate...90-Minute IPA was born. We took this line of thinking and applied it to the cellar instead of the brewhouse, swapping out a continuously kettle-hopped IPA, with a continuously dry-hopped DIPA that features malt local to each brewery. Tru-Er Action pours a golden deep yellow with a pleasant, glowing haze. The level of hop saturation is immediately apparent, as notes of citrus gummies, orange creamsicles, and tropical pineapple jump from the glass. Tru-Er Action is medium-bodied, finishing dry with a refreshingly mild piney bitterness. **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** |
BRED
2255 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
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Parisan | $17.00 |
smoked prime beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg, caramelized onion, sautéed mushroom, brie, truffle aioli | |
Smoked Wings | $10.00 |
O.G, jerk, jerk BBQ, golden BBQ, sweet chili, honey buffalo, honey garlic | |
Cousin Stizz Fries | $17.00 |
Cajun fries topped with spicy sweet chili, buttermilk fried chicken, chipotle aioli and scallions |
BenCotto
361 Hanover St, Boston
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Chicken Penne Broccoli | $27.00 |
Sautéed in olive oil with Pecorino Romano cheese. choice of white wine garlic or cream sauce | |
Carbonara | $27.00 |
Pancetta, egg, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, touch of cream. | |
Chicken Parmigiana | $28.00 |
Breaded cutlet pan-fried, layered with marinara sauce, baked with mozzarella cheese. served with penne |
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