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

Wen's Yunnan Noodle and Ramen

247 Newbury Street, Boston

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酱油拉面 Sho-yu Ramen	$14.58
Light broth: Chicken, Pork, Soy sauce. 【Side come with: ChaShu, Wakame, Bamboo, Mushroom, Corn, Bean Sprout, Seaweed, Dry Onion, Fish Cake, 1/2Egg, Scallion】
猪骨拉面 Tonkotsu Ramen	$14.58
Heavily Creamy broth: Chicken, Pork. 【Side come with: ChaShu, Bamboo, Mushroom, Corn, Bean Sprout, Seaweed, Dry Onion, Fish Cake, 1/2Egg, Scallion】
正宗牛腩拉面 Beef Flank Ramen	$14.89
Traditional GuangDong favor slow cook Beef Flank. Attention: Beef Flank is fatty and tendon belly part of the beef. Not a steak. 【Soup base: Chicken, Pork, Beef. Side come with: Beef Flank, Boy Choy, Scallion】

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Crabstick roll	$5.00

Yellowtail Scallion Roll	$7.25

Nameko Miso Soup	$5.95

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Vegetarian Lemongrass Seitan Banh Mi	$11.00
Weird name, but Seitan is vegan and wheat gluten. Most places don't do it because it's hard to get right. Well, we got it right. Subtle lemongrass favors kicks this protein up quite a few notches.
Lemongrass Steak Banh Mi	$10.00
Soaked in our lemongrass marinade, the steak absorbs all the savoriness and herbal flavors shining when it's grilled with honey glazed atop.
Grilled Barbecue Pork Banh Mi	$10.00
High heat, golden flames, and smoky tender pork shoulder to bless some bread. Mix this puppy up with some fresh pickled veggies and some Vietnamese influenced bbq sauce, you may have just found your new fav.

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6 Hour smoked Beef and cheese	$16.00
American cheese, onions, peppers. Served on a soft baguette.
Causeway 3 way	$16.00
6-hour smoked beef, Mayo, Virginia BBQ American cheese. Served on butter toasted onion roll.
Causeway Double Burger	$17.00
1/4 pound of short rib and brisket twin patties, lettuce, tomato, smoked bacon jam and liquid gold cheese. Served on a potato roll.

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Tequila Sunrise	$9.00
applewood smoked bacon, eggs, spicy diablo cream cheese, pico de gallo, on a bagel *contains dairy
Sunrise	$7.75
applewood smoked bacon, eggs, sharp cheddar on a lightly toasted bagel contains dairy
Presto! Pesto!	$9.50
eggs, sharp cheddar, avocado, & sun dried tomato pesto on a bagel contains dairy

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Chili Crisp Wings	$11.00
Breaded and fried wings in our house chili crisp sauce. Contains gluten, alliums, and dairy.
Fried Oyster Bun	$12.00
Our house made split-top Chinese style steamed bun filled with breaded and fried Maine oysters, paprika-spiked tartar sauce, sliced tomato and a mix of pickled daikon, red onion and jalapeno. CONTAINS GLUTEN, DAIRY, AND SHELLFISH.
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*	$15.00
Sliced sashimi quality tuna with umami-rich tare, ginger-scallion sauce, radishes and house grown micro greens. CONTAINS SOY AND GLUTEN

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Fries

4 PCS Wings + 2 PCS Drums (Lunch)	$12.00

Truffle Fries	$11.00

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Duck Frites	$35.00
7.5 oz Pekin duck breast seasoned with salt and pepper and seared, basted with honey and topped with a mix of cracked coriander, black pepper, cumin and chives. Served over orange bearnaise . Served with fries and a salad of watercress and pickled onion, dill, mint and parsley. Allergies - Allium: bernaise, vidalia onion, dressing/sub olive oil and lemon juice Dairy: bernaise Egg: bernaise Nightshade: fries/sub extra salad
Burger
your choice of beef, lamb or veggie
Cubano	$18.00
Pork butt, mayo, yellow mustard, pickles, sliced ham, swiss cheese, and mojo sauce. Served on Iggy's ciabatta bread, pressed on the griddle to order. Allergies - Allium: pork butt Egg: mayo Dairy: swiss cheese Gluten: bread Nightshade: pork butt Pork: not safe

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Muesli
Whipped Greek yogurt topped with housemade granola, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pear, apple, honey, and black sesame. Contains: Dairy, Sesame, Tree Nut (Almond, Cashew)
Cold Brew (Keg)
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste
Breakfast Sandwich	$9.75
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg

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Chicken	$30.00
Oven-braised cornish hen with baby brussels sprouts, cippollini onions, green olives, black lentils, sunburst squash, and mayer lemon
Ossobuco	$46.00
Pasture-raised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto carnaroli alla Milanese,
Beef	$44.00
Grilled Black Angus beef tenderloin with Hudson Valley foie gras, roasted sweet bell peppers and baked fusilli pasta carbonara,

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47 Chicken Noodle Soup
Pho Ga - All noodle soups are garnished with onions, scallions and cilantro. Served alongside bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeno pepper.
4 Grilled Pork Meatball Spring Rolls (2)	$6.50
Goi Cuon Nem Nuong - Freshly wrapped spring rolls filled with a crispy crunch, grilled pork meatball, pickled carrot, daikon, mint and cucumber. Served chilled, wrapped in soft rice paper with peanut sauce.
30 Noodle Soup w/ Eye Round Steak
Pho Tai - All noodle soups are garnished with onions, scallions and cilantro. Served alongside bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeno pepper. * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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Cheese Pizza	$13.00

Burger	$15.00

Steak Tips	$26.00

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FUSILLI PESTO	$20.00
Homemade fusilli pasta, fresh basil pesto, wild mushrooms
SPINACH GNOCCHI X	$14.00
Tomato, homemade pesto cream sauce
SPINACH GNOCCHI DINNER SIZE	$22.00
Tomato, homemade pesto cream sauce

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Grilled Portobello Mushroom “Carpaccio”	$19.00
Roasted Pepper Agrodolce, Arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Brioche Cruton
Linguine	$28.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula & Parmesan
Salmon	$44.00
Cracked Mustard & Cider, Housemade Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Beluga Lentils*

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Tacos
*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.
Plato Montanero	$21.00
A hearty traditional Colombian plate that includes a grilled steak, fried egg, pork rind, sweet plantains, beans, rice, and a house salad
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.

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Pastore	$13.00
Pear and arugula salad topped with walnuts and fresh ricotta cheese.
Cheese
Shredded mozzarella and tomato sauce
Nachos Italiano	$12.00
Pizza dough chips baked with mozzarella cheese, hot pepper and salami. Served with a spicy tomato sauce.

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Muva's Sliders	$10.00
beef sliders, secret sauce, horseradish aioli, fried shallot
Tuna Ventresca	$20.00

Mackerel Piri Piri	$18.00

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Fish & Chips	$18.00
house made beer batter, shoestring fries, malt vinegar aioli
Burger	$18.00
house cured maple bacon, Cabot cheddar, fries
Warm Buttered Lobster Roll	$46.00
Locally caught lobster from ME, poached in warm butter in a brioche bun topped off with sea salt. Served with coleslaw and kettle chips.

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Regular Joe	$13.00
Hand formed 8oz Black angus burger, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and house made pickles. Choice of cheese
Black Truffle	$19.00
Fresh 8oz hand formed Black Angus burger, stuffed with truffle infused feta cheese with sautéed truffle button mushrooms, and freshly prepared house truffle mayo
Pulled pork sandwich	$15.00
House made pulled pork, served on a brioche bun with southern style cold slaw

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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!
Tasty Tasty Carbs
Explore side options for muffins, toast, bagels, and more.
Build Your Own Omelette*	$8.95
Three egg omelette served with toast.

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Maruko (Ma-Rew-Ko)	$26.00
8 piece Avocado Shrimp Tempura Roll Topped w Spicy Tuna & Scallion, togarashi & sriracha w/ tempura crunches, sweet unagi sauce and spicy mayo
Asahi (A-Sa-Hee)	$25.00
8 piece Spicy Salmon Avocado & Tempura Cunchies inside Topped w/ Tuna & Salmon, wasabi mayo & micro greens
Dynamite Roll	$24.00
8 piece Hamachi(yellowtail), Scallions, Sriracha , Spicy Mayo Topped in Furikake (rice seasoning)

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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
ROCKET SALAD	$12.00
arugula, oven dried tomato, lemon thyme vinaigrette & Caña de Cabra goat cheese
SWEET POTATO FRIES	$6.00
finished with rosemary & sea salt served with sriracha aioli

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Bacon Cheese Burger Eggroll	$3.00
Served with our homemade burger sauce
Sweet Chili Pork Eggroll	$3.00
Asian style pulled pork and pepper jack cheese served with sweet chili sauce
Sweet Potato Fries	$4.00

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Margherita	$16.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Pistaccio E Salsiccia	$19.00
Fresh pistaccio pesto, fresh mozzarella, sausage, pecorino romano, basil
Tradizionale	$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, onions, Homemade Italian sausage, pepperoni

Boston restaurants you'll love

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Must-try Boston restaurants

Wen's Yunnan Noodle and Ramen

Douzo Modern Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

Phinista

Causeway Restaurant & Bar

Pavement Coffeehouse | BU

Eventide Fenway

Crave Chinatown

Black Lamb

Tatte Bakery | Berklee

Mamma Maria

Pho Hoa - Dorchester

Raso's Bar & Grille

Piattini

Mistral - Boston

La Hacienda Restaurant

Ducali Pizzeria & Caffe

haley.henry

Row 34

Maverick House Tavern

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

LoLa 42 Boston

Hunter's Kitchen & Bar

FLORINA Pizzeria & Paninoteca

Corner Pub of Chinatown

Antico Forno

Milk Street Cafe

Waku Waku - CT

Casa Romero

The Q

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Chicken Quesadilla	$13.00
chicken and cheese grilled in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Flautas	$10.00
GLUTEN FREE
Enchilada Mole	$19.00
Corn tortillas filled with chicken and topped with melted cheese topped with our homemade Mole poblano sauce. Served with rice and beans

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PAD THAI 巴泰	$15.45
stir-fried thin flat rice noodles with eggs, beans sprouts, carrots, and ground peanuts in sweet Thai sauce
SIGNATURE HOUSE FRIED RICE 小绵羊炒饭	$13.25
chef’s special fried rice with eggs, wolfberry and scallions
GENERAL GAU'S CHICKEN 左宗鸡	$18.75
with green and red peppers, and onions

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Guacamole	$7.99

Mexican Street Corn	$6.99

Chipotle Agave Wings	$11.99