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.

Must-try Boston restaurants

Falafel King

260 Washington St., Boston

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Vitello Milanese	$26.00
breaded veal, lemon sauce, arugula, cherry tomato
Cozze al Vino Bianco	$15.00
PEI mussels, white vine, garlic, uni butter, parsley, lemon juice
Ceaser	$13.00
baby romaine, parmesan, creamy dressing, avocado

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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)
Eggplant Spread*	$6.00
Made with roasted and peeled eggplant mixed with garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley and olive oil. Topped with crumbled goat cheese, a honey and chili vinaigrette, and fried herbs. Contains: -Allium -Dairy -Nightshade
Side Roasted Mushrooms*	$9.00
Button, shiitake, and trumpet royale mushrooms are roasted with shallots, thyme, garlic and deglazed with sherry vinegar

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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)
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
Paitan	$14.50
chicken ramen, black garlic, nori, scallion, egg, menma (bamboo shoots) Allergies: Gluten (can accommodate), Fish / seafood (can accommodate), Soy, MSG, Egg (can accommodate)

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Mix Vege Pakora	$6.95
Fresh cut vegetables dipped in chich-pea batter and fried. (VEG)
Saag Paneer	$15.95
Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, cream and spices.( VEG, GF, NF ) Served with Basmati Rice.
Aloo Gobi	$14.95
Fresh cauliflower, potatoes & green peas delicately spiced. ( V, Veg, GF, NF) Served with Basmati Rice.

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LG Pepperoni	$25.25
tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella
SM Cheese	$13.75
Formerly known as the Margarita Same pizza you love, with tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella... just with a new name!
SM Pepperoni	$15.75
tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella

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INSALATA MISTA	$13.00
red wine vinaigrette, pistachios, parmigiano-reggiano, pangrattato
PACCHERI BOLOGNESE	$26.00
pork sugo, broccoli rabe, parmesan, breadcrumbs
ARANCINI	$10.00
crispy rice fritters, san marzano tomato, fontina cheese

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Yogurt Partfait	$8.00
greek yogurt with jam, toasted oats, and fresh berries
The Club	$12.00
turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine, red onion, and cheddar with honey mustard
Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad	$11.50
arugula, chevre goat cheese, blackberries, figs, and pistachios with honey mustard dressing

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'Merica Style	$0.00
Our Signature Beef Patty, House Pickles, Double American Cheese, Griddled Onions and Better Than Ketchup
Parmesan Truffle Fries	$9.00
Drizzle of Truffle oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese Sauce, Salt and Chopped Fresh Parsley.
Buffalo Chicken Fries	$13.00
Fried Chicken tenders, Choice Between Ranch or Blue Cheese and Chopped Fresh Parsley.

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Herb Roasted Chicken	$13.50
Chicken Leg Quarters marinated overnight in Aunty Vie's special blend of herbs and spices.
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
Fried Whiting	$14.00
Tender whiting fillets fried until crisp and seasoned with a blend of spices pepper, and garlic.

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Cheese & Charcuterie Platter	$0.00
Domestic and imported artisan cheeses accompanied with sliced salumi, nuts, olives, dried and preserved fruits.
Assorted Sandwich Platter	$13.00
Please select the number of whole sandwiches you would like. They will be cut into thirds and arranged on platters for serving. We will include an assortment of our most popular sandwiches -- the Italian, Farmhouse, Roast Beef, Chickpea, and La Campania -- or you can let us know in the notes how many of each variety you would like.
Fruit Platter	$0.00
Seasonal fresh fruits, paired with honeyed creme fraiche.

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Wrap	$9.25

Plate	$10.25

Salad	$10.25

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Side Guacamole	$4.00

Side Fries	$5.00

Coke	$2.00

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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

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Iced Matcha Latte	$5.25
Matcha green tea, milk or substitute, lightly sweetened.
Egg & Cheese	$7.95
eggs* and sharp cheddar on a lightly toasted bagel *contains dairy
Presto! Pesto!	$10.95
eggs, sharp cheddar, avocado, & sun dried tomato pesto on a bagel contains dairy

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Tuna Pita	$10.50
On mixed greens with tomato, onion, roasted red peppers (feta optional)
Avgolemono	$0.00
traditional lemon, chicken & rice soup
Spanakopita	$7.00
spinach and Feta cheese wrapped in crispy phyllo

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Churros	$6.25
Fried dough pastry with melted dulce de leche or nutella
Bowl / Salad	$9.99
Rice or romaine lettuce, + choice of protein+ Four complementary toppings
Quesadilla	$9.49
Flour tortilla, Cheese + choice of protein + Sour cream and Guac on the side.

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Buffalo Chicken Flatbread	$14.00
crispy chicken, mozzarella, frank's red hot, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions
Cheese Board	$16.00
assorted artisanal cheeses (3), grilled crostini, appropriate sweets and savories
Margherita Flatbread	$13.50
fresh mozzarella, evoo, passata di pomodoro, basil chiffonade

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applewood smoked bacon sandwich	$12.75
arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, tomato, mayo, sun dried tomato aioli, focaccia toast (w/o nuts)
iced coffee	$3.60
iced coffee served black - please dress your coffee when you arrive!
chicken salad sandwich	$11.00
alfalfa sprouts, red grapes, tarragon, house pickles, fresh multigrain (df, w/o nuts)

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Toasted Bagel & Spread	$3.50
Locally baked toasted bagel with your choice of toppings.
iced honey lavender latte	$5.35
The perfect blend of lavender syrup and honey. Enjoy sweet, floral, and fruity notes in your cup. Double espresso, your choice milk, served over ice.
iced mocha	$5.10
Double espresso, chocolate sauce, sweetened dark cocoa, your choice of milk, over ice.

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The Wings	$13.00
Choice of Buffalo, Hot Honey or Dry Rub. Served with Ranch or Blue Cheese
Spicy BBQ	$3.00
A mix of our Texas style BBQ with a touch of habanero peppers.
Pulled Pork Tray	$18.00
Our trays are served with your choice of 2 side items. Texas Toast may be included by request.

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Ming's Market Greens	$12.00
Leafy greens from Ming's Market tossed in fermented tofu sauce with sliced garlic. vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, shellfish-free
Taiwanese Dan Dan Noodles	$11.00
VEG SF dairy free, vegan shanghai noodles (flour, water), chili oil sauce: raw peanuts, peanut oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Thai bird chilies, sugar, rice wine vinegar (reduced with water to 4.5% acidity by volume) Sugar, Salt, Potassium Metabisulfite (Preservative), soy sauce (soybeans, salt, wheat), sriracha (chili, sugar, garlic, vinegar) garnish: cilantro, pickled cucumber (rice wine vinegar (reduced with water to 4.5% acidity by volume) Sugar, Salt, Potassium Metabisulfite (Preservative), sugar, salt) salt, pepper, peanuts, lime juice
Wok Charred Udon Noodles with Chicken + Bok Choy	$23.00
Wok chareed udon noodles with black bean-oyster sauce, chili flake, bok choy + chicken. 🌶 🌶 nut-free

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Lemongrass Pork Dumplings Pack	$16.00
Pasture-raised pork, lemongrass, ginger, cabbage, just re-heat and enjoy. Comes with maple soy sauce. (12 dumplings).
The Double Awesome	$12.00
Two oozy eggs, Cabot cheddar cheese, & our local greens pesto, tucked into a scallion pancake. Served with a side salad. Pairs with spicy ketchup. (tree nut & peanut-free pesto). [veg] no tree nuts or peanuts
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.

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Turkey Sub	$15.00
Turkey, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oil, Balsamic
Caprese Burrata Special	$18.00

Sea Salt	$2.50

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Caesar Salad	$7.00
Romaine hearts, rye croutons, and shaved parmesan
Chicken Parm Sandwich	$11.00
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

Boston restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston's top cuisines

Pizza

American

Italian

Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Breakfast & Brunch

Mexican & Tex-Mex

Bars & Lounges

Seafood

Brewpubs & Breweries

Burgers

Sandwiches

Barbeque

Bakeries

Asian Fusion

Sushi & Japanese

Mediterranean

Salad

Food Trucks

Thai

Indian

Dessert & Ice Cream

Caterers

Steakhouses

Vietnamese

Ramen

Chinese

French

Juice & Smoothies

Chicken

Greek

Southern

Latin American

Korean

Middle Eastern

Must-try Boston restaurants

Falafel King

Casa Giacomos

Bar Mezzana

Mecha - Seaport

Shanti - Dorchester

Picco

MIDA - Boston

Mod Espresso

Crazy good Kitchen - CGK on Newbury

Sunset Cantina - 916 Commonwealth Avenue

Auntie Vie's Restaurant & Bakery

American Provisions Catering

Dirty Water Dough - East Boston

Pavement Coffeehouse - Berklee

ZO Greek

Casa Bonita Mexican Grill

Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen

Flour Bakery - Clarendon Street

Penguin Pizza

Solid Ground Cafe

Reunion BBQ

Myers and Chang

Mei Mei

Monica's Mercato

Dirty Water Dough - Back Bay

Stats Bar and Grille

Dudley Cafe

Pavement Coffeehouse - Symphony

Cafe Sauvage - 25 Massachusetts Avenue

Renegade's Pub-

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Turkey Chili	$9.00
Melted cheddar, served w/ corn tortilla chips
Steak Spring Rolls	$14.00
Chipotle Sauce
California Wrap	$13.00
Turkey, guacamole, swiss, bacon, tomato, mayo & lettuce

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Michelle's Bowl	$11.95
Jasmine rice, chicken curry, papad, kuchumber salad with mint dressing and roasted peppers.
Nubian Fave	$10.95
House Roasted chicken, pesto (nut-free), provolone cheese, sundried tomatoes on multigrain bread.
Roxbury's Deluxe	$7.50
English Muffin with egg, Sauteed Spinach, Bacon, and Cheddar cheese with housemade seasonal jam.

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Butter croissant	$4.50
Light, flaky, buttery pastry
Latte	$4.50
Mizza Blend Espresso︱Steamed Milk︱Thin Layer of Microfoam
Chocolate croissant	$4.50
Light, flaky, real butter croissant dough wrapped around two chocolate batons

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Wings	$10.00
Six chicken wings plain or tossed in regular BBQ, bourbon BBQ, sesame ginger, carolina gold, or Buffalo. Choice of bleu cheese or ranch on the side.
Renegade Burger	$9.00
4oz burger patty, Muenster cheese, arugula, red onion jam, Renegade sauce on a toasted, buttered burger bun
Fried Chicken	$9.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, fried onion, fried pickles, fried jalapenos, buttermilk ranch, on a toasted, buttered burger bun