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
Ciao Roma - 5 North Square
5 North Square, Boston
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Carciofi alla Romana | $17.00 |
Braised Artichokes, Meyer Lemon, Mint, Arugula | |
Burrata & Spring Salad | $18.00 |
Burrata, Spring Peas, Favas, Asparagus, Spring Onions | |
Linguini alle Vongole | $29.00 |
Manila Clams, Garlic, Chili, Cherry Tomatoes. Squid Ink Linguini |
REIGN - B/SPOKE South Boston
54 Old Colony Avenue, Boston
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STRAIGHT BLACK | $0.00 |
nitro cold brew on the rocks | |
THE SIX ONE SEVEN | $9.00 |
nitro cold brew, banana, PB2, cinnamon, honey, almond milk (T, P) | |
DARK AND STORMY | $0.00 |
Nitro Cold Brew layered with The Classic, topped with sea salt cream (D) |
Fat Baby Sushi & Cocktails
118 Dorchester St., South Boston
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Orange Chicken | $16.00 |
Broccoli, orange, thai chili, sesame, jasmine rice | |
E.T Roll | $16.00 |
Tempura fried tuna maki, avocado, eel, spicy aioli & kabayaki sauce | |
Shrimp Tempura | $12.00 |
Spicy aioli & fried basil |
Mia's Bakery - Seaport
133 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
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SL Blackout | |
Blueberry Muffin | $3.75 |
SL Carrot | |
WRAPS • PIZZA • SALADS • BBQ • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Rocco's Cucina & Bar ( Northend )
450 Commercial St, Boston
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Steak Tip Dinner | $25.95 |
Tender pieces of juicy tips marinated in our own special sauce | |
Chicken Broccoli & Ziti | $21.95 |
Sauteed chicken and broccoli in choice of cream sauce or garlic and oil, topped with romano cheese | |
Fusilli Pasta With Sausage & Broccoli Rabe | $23.95 |
Fusilli pasta with sausage & broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic oil |
Cornwall's Boston
644 Beacon Street, Boston
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French Fries | $9.00 |
Served w/ red curry ketchup | |
Fried Chicken Sandwich | $13.00 |
Fried chicken topped with ranch, dill pickles and lettuce. Served with french fries. | |
Shepard's Pie | $23.00 |
Seasoned ground beef layered w/ mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, and gravy |
Cannonball Cafe
383 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston
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Latte | $4.29 |
Egg & Cheese | $7.50 |
Cannonball Special | $10.35 |
Murl's Kitchen
143 Washington St, Dorchester
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Fresh Wing. | $0.00 |
Fried Whole Wings | |
Shrimp Rasta Pasta | $18.00 |
Oxtail Rasta Pasta | $20.00 |
Kicco Italian Coffee
1 Nashua St, Boston
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Espresso Macchiato | $3.25 |
Espresso with a very little amount of steamed milk | |
Iced Latte | $4.35 |
Kicco Cold Coffee Cream | $4.75 |
Porto
780 Boylston Street, Boston
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Cauliflower Agrodolce | $16.00 |
pecorino, pine nuts, golden raisins, shallot, anchovy | |
Rigatoni Bolognese | $28.00 |
parmesan, tomato, pancetta | |
Lumache & Lobster | $44.00 |
lobster ragu, smoked tomato, preserved lemons, calabrian chili, breadcrumbs, sea beans |
Sammy Carlo's Delicatessen & Catering
567 Bennington St, Boston
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Reuben | $9.50 |
corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing on marble rye bread | |
Steak Bomb | $15.50 |
steak, cheese, peppers, mushrooms, onions | |
Juliana | $8.75 |
eggplant rollontini, hot ham, provolone, marinara, melted mozzarella |
Union Park Pizza
244 Newbury Street, Boston
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LG Half & Half Pizza | $0.00 |
Pick 2 of our delicious pizzas! Please specify any complicated instructions in the special request box | |
LG The Standard/Build your own | $21.00 |
Garlic-infused olive oil, Fior di Latte, aged parmesan, aged mozzarella and freshly chopped herbs. | |
Shop Salad | $12.00 |
Little leaf lettuce (Devens, MA) with organic cucumber slices, baby tomatoes and rainbow radishes and shredded carrots. |
BBQ
Sweet Cheeks Q - 1381 Boylston St
1381 Boylston St, Boston
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4 Pc Fried Chicken | $17.00 |
1/2 Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Always Served as a Leg, Wing, Thigh, and Breast | |
Salt & Pepper Potatoes | $9.00 |
kinda like southern french fries. baked yukon gold potatoes, fried crispy AF | |
One Biscuit | $4.50 |
single world famous buttermilk biscuit with whipped honey butter |
Tatte Bakery - Summer Street
125 Summer Street, Boston
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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 | |
Fattoush Salad | $11.00 |
Mixed baby lettuces, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, onion, kalamata olives, sunflower seeds, and feta in a lemon-olive oil dressing with za'atar croutons. (1020 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Sesame) | |
Chicken Pita | $11.85 |
Roasted chicken breast, tomato, red onion, parsley, baby lettuce, and green herb dressing on pita. (480 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy) |
Bakey
151 Tremont, Boston
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Spinach & Cheese Burekas | $5.50 |
Puff pastry dough with spinach & feta cheese cream | |
Challah Loaf | $8.50 |
Loaf of challah bread | |
Cream Cheese - Chive & Onion | $1.25 |
Philadelphia cream cheese |
Ariana
240 Devonshire Street, Boston
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Salad Greens | $9.75 |
Chipotle Vinaigrette or Vegan Cilantro-Pepita Caesar | |
Nachos In a Box | $13.25 |
Loaded Tortilla Chips, Queso, Crema, Guacamole Olives, Grilled Jalapeno, Salsa Roja + Verde | |
Guacamole & Chips | $0.00 |
Ripe Avocado, Cilantro, Lime, Tomato |
Render Coffee - Seaport - 2 Drydock Avenue
2 Drydock Avenue, Boston
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Cold Brew - 24oz | $5.00 |
24 OZ | |
Turkey Club | $13.00 |
Smoked turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, bacon & mayo | |
Hummus Wrap | $10.00 |
Lemon garlic hummus, cucumber, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, avocado & red onion on a whole wheat wrap |
Tasty Burger - Fenway
86 Van Ness Street, Boston
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BACON CHEESEBURGER* | $9.50 |
Beef cheeseburger topped with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato, served on an all-natural sesame seed bun. Our beef burger is cooked medium (pink on the inside), unless requested otherwise. | |
BBQ ONION BURGER* | $8.50 |
Beef cheeseburger topped with BBQ sauce, sauteed onions and crispy fried onions, served on an all-natural bun. Our beef burger is cooked medium (pink on the inside), unless requested otherwise. This item contains gluten and cannot be modified to be gluten-free. | |
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER* | $10.50 |
Two beef cheeseburgers topped with lettuce and tomato, served on an all-natural sesame seed bun. Our beef burger is cooked medium (pink on the inside), unless requested otherwise. |
Mike and Patty's High Street Place - High Street @ Financial District
100 High Street, Boston
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Baller | $10.00 |
acorn-fed Ibérico de Bellota bacon imported from Spain, Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg and Vermont cheddar aged 24 months on our house-made english muffin | |
Classic | $6.00 |
Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg and American cheese on our Flourhouse english muffin | |
Breakfast Grilled Crack | $11.00 |
Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg, extra bacon, American, cheddar, Monterey & gruyere on our buttered Flourhouse sourdough |
Cobblestones
30 Charles Street, Boston
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Hammy Sammy | $10.75 |
Two fried eggs, sliced ham, sausage, and melted Swiss on a brioche bun with spicy aioli | |
The Good Fella | $14.00 |
Peppered ham, Salami, Mortadella, provolone, tomatoes, pickles, EVOO and seasonings on focaccia | |
Green Machine | $9.50 |
Kale, spinach, pineapple and mango blended with 100% apple juice. |
DW French - Fenway - 1391 Boylston Street
1391 Boylston Street, Boston
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STEAK FRITES | $34.00 |
hanger steak, watercress, frites | |
CROQUE MADAME | $18.00 |
Toasted brioche, ham, gruyere, watercress mustard spread, frites | |
RIGATONI | $28.00 |
Beef, pork, san marzano, crème fraiche, parmesan |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
El Centro
472 Shawmut Ave, Boston
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Taco Pollo | $6.00 |
GUACAMOLE | $12.00 |
Chimichanga | $19.00 |
Fomu - South End
655 Tremont Street, Boston
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Cookies + Cream Cake- 8" | $62.95 |
Hand made with vanilla and cookies & cream ice cream, crushed chocolate sandwich cookie, vanilla buttercream (contains soy, wheat, coconut) *Customization not available **No Refunds. All cake sales final. | |
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake- 8" | $62.95 |
Hand made with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, chocolate chip cookie, vanilla buttercream (contains soy, coconut) *Customization not available **No Refunds. All cake sales final. | |
Dozen Cookies | $35.00 |
Night Shift Brewing - Love Joy Wharf
1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston
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Figgy Piggy | $20.00 |
house cheese blend, prosciutto, burrata tomato-fig jam, black pepper | |
Rosemary Truffle Fries | $10.00 |
Truffle fries served with roasted garlic aioli | |
Beet Salad | $15.00 |
roasted beets, frisse and arugula, grapefruit segments, orange saffron creme |
Revival Cafe - Milk Street
121 Devonshire St, Boston
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Special: Iced Toasted Coconut Latte (16oz) | $5.25 |
kicking off the summer a little sweet + a little nutty! | |
Special: Iced Mochanut Latte (16oz) | $5.25 |
think mounds bar...but with caffeine! housemade toasted coconut syrup mixed with our delicious chocolate sauce. | |
Special: Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (16oz) | $5.25 |
you know we had to do it - psl season is upon us! |
La Cuchara Restaurant - 381 Blue Hill Avenue
381 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester
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Ensalada De Coditos (SIDE ORDER) | $3.00 |
Elbow, Tuna, Peppers, Onions, Mayo (AVAILABLE WED AND THUR ONLY) | |
Salami (SIDE ORDER) 4PC | $4.00 |
Fried Salami | |
Pollo Horneado LC | $12.00 |
Roast Chicken |
TAPAS
Ghost Pepper
120 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester
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Shishito Peppers | $10.00 |
Blistered Shishito peppers tossed with olive oil + sea salt, GF + V | |
Naked Burrito | $12.00 |
The burrito bowl is loaded with rice, beans, pico de gallo, crema, lettuce, Monterrey cheese + habanero sauce add steak +7, chicken +5, carnitas +5, guacamole +3 | |
Elote Street Corn | $12.00 |
4 pieces of buttery grilled corn, spicy chipotle aioli + cotija, GF + V |
SEAFOOD • TAPAS
Atlántico - Atlántico
600 Harrison Ave, Boston
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PATATAS BRAVAS | $13.00 |
REMOLACHAS | $15.00 |
LUBINA | $36.00 |
The Bowery Bar -
2261 Dorchester Avenue, Boston
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CARNITAS TACOS | $16.00 |
BRAISED PORK. AVOCADO. COTIJA CHEESE. PICKLED FRESNO PEPPERS. LIME CREMA. CILANTRO. CORN TORTILLAS. | |
CBR SAMMIE | $18.00 |
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN. BACON. CHIPOTLE RANCH. SWISS CHEESE. LETTUCE. TOMATO. POTATO BUN. | |
RIGATONI 'FREDO | $25.00 |
CAJUN BLACKENED CHICKEN. CHERRY TOMATO. BACON. SPINACH. SMOKED GOUDA BECHAMEL. |
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