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
Gigi
431 Columbus Avenue, Boston
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Broccolini | $12.00 |
grilled broccolini, pea puree, parmesan, garlic vinaigrette | |
Rucola | $13.00 |
baby arugula, golden beet, candied pecans, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette | |
Ceaser | $14.00 |
baby romaine, parmesan, creamy dressing, avocado |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
Bar Mezzana
360 Harrison Ave, Boston
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Orecchiette* | $28.00 |
House-made pork sausage with grilled radicchio, diced caramelized fennel, butter, parsley and garnished with parmesan and breadcrumb. Contains: -Allium -Gluten -Dairy (can be omitted) -Seed -Animal products (can be omitted) | |
Tagliolini Bolognese* | $29.00 |
Handmade tagliolini with our ragu Bolognese (veal, pork, beef, chicken liver) topped with butter, parmesan cheese and fried sage. Contains: - Gluten - Allium - Dairy (can be omitted) | |
Chicken Under A Brick* | $35.00 |
Half a partially-deboned chicken is seasoned with pesto, then seared with a weight on top for a crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Served on a bed of creamy polenta, topped with a shaved Brussels salad and finished with a chicken jus seasoned with garlic and calabrian chili. Contains: -Allium -Dairy -Nut -Nightshade |
Mecha - Seaport
44 Thompson pl, Boston
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Tonkotsu 2.0 | $14.50 |
Hakata style 24-hour pork broth, chashu (roasted pork belly), corn, butter, scallions, tamago (egg) Allergies: Gluten (can accommodate), Dairy (can accommodate), Egg (can accommodate) Sesame, MSG, Soy | |
KFC Bao | $8.00 |
(Korean fried chicken) - gochujang, pickled daikon-carrot, kewpie Allergies: Dairy, Gluten, Sesame, Egg, Soy | |
Spicy Miso | $15.50 |
red miso, chicken broth, chashu (pork belly), wood ear mushrooms, chili oil Allergies: Soy, Gluten, Sesame, MSG, Egg (can accommodate) Seeds (can accommodate) |
H + L Market -
10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston
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WARM LOBSTER ROLL | $48.00 |
Allergens: dairy (butter) gluten (roll) shellfish (lobster) Lobster, butter, white bread roll | |
FISH + CHIPS | $22.00 |
Allergens: gluten (fish batter, roll) dairy (in coleslaw * tartar) , soy Battered Cod loin with cole slaw, tartar sauce + french fries | |
FRIED CLAM PLATE | $36.00 |
tartar sauce, cole slaw |
Shanti - Dorchester
1111 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
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Mix Vege Pakora | $6.95 |
Fresh cut vegetables dipped in chich-pea batter and fried. (VEG) | |
Aloo Gobi | $14.95 |
Fresh cauliflower, potatoes & green peas delicately spiced. ( V, Veg, GF, NF) Served with Basmati Rice. | |
Saag Paneer | $15.95 |
Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, cream and spices.( VEG, GF, NF ) Served with Basmati Rice. |
Chilacates - Tremont St - Mission Hill, MA
1482 A Tremont St, Boston, MA, Roxbury
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CARNITAS BURRITO | $0.00 |
Flour tortilla, rice & beans, cheese, pico. | |
CARNITAS BOWL | $10.99 |
Rice, beans, cheese and pico | |
ELOTES | $5.99 |
Corn comes with mayo, cotija cheese, and chili powder. |
PIZZA • ICE CREAM
Picco
513 Tremont Street, Boston
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Chicken Wings | $9.50 |
Dry Rubbed OR Hot Honey | |
LG Pepperoni | $25.25 |
tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella | |
SM Pepperoni | $15.75 |
tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella |
Crazy good Kitchen - CGK on Newbury
268 Newbury St, Boston
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Double Trouble | $0.00 |
Our Signature Beef Patty, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Double American Cheese, Burnt Butter Mayo and House Pickled Onion | |
'Merica Style | $0.00 |
Our Signature Beef Patty, House Pickles, Double American Cheese, Griddled Onions and Better Than Ketchup | |
Buffalo Chicken Fries | $13.00 |
Fried Chicken tenders, Choice Between Ranch or Blue Cheese and Chopped Fresh Parsley. |
Sunset Cantina - 916 Commonwealth Avenue
916 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
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House Nachos | $14.00 |
Churros | $10.00 |
Enchiladas Rojas | $18.00 |
Auntie Vie's Restaurant & Bakery
554 Dudley St, Dorchester
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Oxtail FRI & SAT ONLY | $19.00 |
FRIDAY&SATURDAY ONLY Succulent, slow-cooked, tender braised oxtail in a rich gravy that will make your rice and peas rejoice | |
Barbeque Chicken | $13.50 |
Chicken Leg Quarters marinated overnight in Aunty Vie's special marinade blend, and baked with a Memphis Style Barbeque Sauce. | |
Herb Roasted Chicken | $13.50 |
Chicken Leg Quarters marinated overnight in Aunty Vie's special blend of herbs and spices. |
American Provisions Catering
1971 Dorchester Avenue, Boston
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Crudite Platter | $0.00 |
Fresh and blanched vegetables, served with our house herbed buttermilk ranch and hummus. | |
Cheese & Charcuterie Platter | $0.00 |
Domestic and imported artisan cheeses and sliced salumi, with accompaniments including nuts, olives, fruits, and herbs. Includes sliced baguette or crackers for serving. | |
Middle Eastern Platter | $0.00 |
Housemade hummus and muhammara, olives, feta, stuffed grape leaves and fresh vegetables, served with grilled pita wedges. |
Dirty Water Dough - East Boston
20 MAVERICK STREET, BOSTON
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Dirty Wings | $0.00 |
Juicy bone-in chicken wings cooked to order then topped with your choice of sauce | |
Basket of Dirty Fries | $7.00 |
Good ol' fashioned french fries cooked golden brown and made to order | |
Chicken Fingers | $0.00 |
Crispy breaded chicken fingers with choice of dip |
Pavement Coffeehouse - Berklee
1096 Boylston Street, Boston
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Build Your Bagel | $5.50 |
Build your own bagel with cream cheese, or make a customized sandwich with all our ingredients. For customized egg sandwiches, start with Egg & Cheese and use the options there to build your own custom egg sandwich! | |
Hot Coffee | $0.00 |
Freshly brewed drip coffee | |
Iced Coffee | $3.75 |
Freshly brewed iced coffee. Carefully sourced and small batch roasted in Brighton. |
Casa Bonita Mexican Grill
1033 Mass Avenue, Roxbury
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Quesadilla | $10.49 |
Cheese + protein Sour cream & Guac on the side. | |
Birria Tacos (3) | $16.99 |
Cheese, onions and cilantro | |
Corn 2oz | $1.49 |
Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen
581 Washington Street, Boston
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Margherita Flatbread | $16.00 |
fresh mozzarella, evoo, passata di pomodoro, basil chiffonade | |
Cheese Board | $16.00 |
assorted artisanal cheeses (3), grilled crostini, appropriate sweets and savories | |
Grass Fed Burger | $18.00 |
brioche, lettuce, tomato, onion, served with french fries |
Bailey & Sage - 53 State - 53 State st
53 State st, Boston
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Steakhouse Salad | $15.95 |
Fresh mixed greens, color fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, crispy onion straws mixed with sweet & smoky Chipotle Aioli topped with grilled steak. | |
Chips | $2.50 |
Choose from our assorted Cape Cod Chips | |
Traditional Sandwich | $14.95 |
Create your own Custom Sandwich |
Flour Bakery - Clarendon Street
131 Clarendon Street, Boston
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iced coffee | $3.75 |
iced coffee served black - please dress your coffee when you arrive! | |
applewood smoked bacon sandwich | $14.00 |
arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, tomato, mayo (w/o nuts, df) | |
roast beef sandwich | $13.00 |
horseradish mayo, crispy onions, tomato, focaccia (w/o nuts) |
WRAPS • PIZZA • PASTA • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Penguin Pizza
735 Huntington Ave, Boston
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Med Pepperoni | $15.00 |
Med Plain Cheese | $13.00 |
Lg Fungus Amongus | $20.00 |
Nicole's South End
639 Tremont Street, Boston
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Chicken Cutlet | $12.00 |
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion, and provolone cheese | |
Tuna Sub | $12.00 |
Tuna sub- make it your way! | |
The Gus | $12.00 |
Our Italian sub with lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers and pickles topped with Italian dressing. |
Solid Ground Cafe
742 Huntington Ave, Boston
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iced mocha | $5.10 |
Double espresso, chocolate sauce, sweetened dark cocoa, your choice of milk, over ice. | |
Toasted Bagel & Spread | $3.50 |
Locally baked toasted bagel with your choice of toppings. | |
iced campfire s'more latte macchiato | $5.35 |
Chocolate and graham cracker flavors come together with your choice of milk, topped with a brûléed marshmallow and double espresso, all over ice. Marshmallow is plant-based and contains soy. Drink contains honey |
Reunion BBQ
439 Tremont Street, Boston
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Biscuit with Sweet Butter | $4.00 |
Soft Buttermilk Biscuit served with whipped Cinnamon-Honey Butter on the side | |
Three Meat Platter | $29.50 |
Includes your choice of 3 meats and 2 side items | |
Pulled Pork Tray | $18.00 |
Our trays are served with your choice of 2 side items. Texas Toast may be included by request. |
Myers and Chang
1145 Washington St, Boston
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Joey's Market Greens | $13.00 |
Leafy greens from Ming's Market tossed in fermented tofu sauce with sliced garlic. vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, shellfish-free | |
Wok Charred Udon Noodles with Chicken + Bok Choy | $25.00 |
Wok chareed udon noodles with black bean-oyster sauce, chili flake, bok choy + chicken. 🌶 🌶 nut-free | |
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) | $25.00 |
Fried rice with pork, shrimp, pineapple + Thai basil, topped with spicy chili sambal, crispy shallots + a fried egg. 🌶 🌶 gluten-free, nut-free |
Mei Mei Dumplings
58 Old Colony Avenue, Boston
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The "O.G." Chicken Congee (hot) | $11.00 |
Congee with Lilac Hedge farm pastured chicken, tea egg, oyster mushrooms and local veggies. Topped with scallions, furikake, and kimchi. | |
Coconut Sticky Rice Berry Dessert Dumpling | $5.50 |
A Chinese dessert-inspired dumpling made with black and white sticky rice, strawberries, blueberries, and coconut cream, with a dried lavender-infused wrapper. (3pcs) [vegan] | |
The Double Awesome Sandwich | $10.00 |
Two oozy eggs, Cabot cheddar cheese, & our local greens pesto, tucked into a scallion pancake. (tree nut-free pesto) [vegetarian] Contains: Gluten, Dairy (lactose-free), Allium, Egg. Sauce Contains: Chili. |
Dirty Water Dough - Back Bay
222 Newbury Street, Boston
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Caesar Salad | $7.00 |
Romaine hearts, rye croutons, and shaved parmesan | |
Chicken Parm Sandwich | $13.00 |
Beaded chicken cutlet, house red sauce, grated parmesan, provolone, basil | |
Greek Salad | $10.00 |
Baby spinach, romaine hearts, marinated cucumber, roasted red pepper, pepperoncini, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato |
Stats Bar and Grille
77 Dorchester St, South Boston
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Cajun Chicken Sandwich | $13.00 |
Cajun seasoning, pepper jack, chipotle sauce | |
Steak Spring Rolls | $14.00 |
Chipotle Sauce | |
California Wrap | $13.00 |
Turkey, guacamole, swiss, bacon, tomato, mayo & lettuce |
Pavement Coffeehouse - Symphony
44 Gainsborough Street, Boston
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Iced Latte | $5.75 |
Espresso with milk, 16 oz. We serve local Jersey milk from High Lawn Farm in the Berkshires, MA. | |
Iced Coffee | $3.75 |
Freshly brewed iced coffee. Carefully sourced and small batch roasted in Brighton. | |
Iced Matcha Latte | $5.25 |
Matcha green tea, milk or substitute, lightly sweetened. |
TACOS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Cunard Tavern - Cunard Tavern
24 Orleans St., Boston
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New Eastie Burger | $18.00 |
Grilled burger topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon jam and a fried onion ring served on a brioche bun, served with fries | |
Calamari | $16.00 |
Crispy calamari fried and served with a homemade marinara and aioli | |
Buffalo Cauliflower | $14.00 |
Fried cauliflower bites tossed in buffalo sauce and served with blue cheese & celery |
Cafe Sauvage - 25 Massachusetts Avenue
25 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
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Breakfast Sandwich | $12.00 |
Sauvage breakfast Sandwich: croissant | soft scrambled | gruyère | chives | |
Latte | $4.50 |
Mizza Blend Espresso︱Steamed Milk︱Thin Layer of Microfoam | |
Cold Brew Coffee | $4.00 |
Cold-Pressed Brazilian Espresso︱Served Over Ice |
HAMBURGERS
Renegade's Pub-
1004 Bennington St, Boston
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Create Your Own Sammy | $6.00 |
Create your own burger: choose your meat, cheese, veggies, and sauce | |
Renegade Burger | $9.00 |
4oz burger patty, Muenster cheese, arugula, red onion jam, Renegade sauce on a toasted, buttered burger bun | |
Fried Chicken | $10.00 |
Buttermilk fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, fried onion, fried pickles, fried jalapenos, buttermilk ranch, on a toasted, buttered burger bun |
Tiki Rock
2 Broad Street, Boston
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#11 Wagyu Don | $14.00 |
Sukiyaki Style American Wagyu Beef, Onsen Egg, Pickled Ginger, Scallions. | |
#4 Chicken Ramen | $14.00 |
Chicken Broth, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Sweet Corn, Soft Boiled Egg, Slow Cook Chicken. | |
#6 Smoky Shoyu | $14.00 |
Vegetable Stock, Burnt Shallot Oil, Shiitake Mushroom, Bok-Choy, Menma, Scallions, Sesame Seeds. |
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