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
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
State Street Provisions
255 State Street, Boston
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State Street Burger | $17.00 |
american cheese, applewood bacon,, caramelized onions, b&b pickles, secret sauce, sesame brioche | |
Soppressata Pizza | $17.00 |
san marzano, dry-aged salami, burrata, pickled shallots, chili oil | |
Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $17.00 |
house slaw, b&b pickles, house-made hot sauce, ranch aioli, brioche |
Ginger Exchange Boston - 250 Huntington Avenue
250 Huntington Avenue, Boston
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Drunkards Noodles | $15.50 |
Fresh wide noodles, bell peppers, bean sprouts, egg, basil, hint of chili. | |
Monster Bento | $27.95 |
4 piece Green Monster Roll, 2 Eel Sushi, 2 Shrimp Sushi, Edamame, Mixed Green Salad | |
Eastern Keys | $13.95 |
Avocado and cucumber inside, topped with salmon, mango sauce and tobiko with lime. |
Causeway Restaurant & Bar
65 Causeway Street, Boston
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Breakfast Sandwich | $13.00 |
Fried egg and American cheese with your choice of English muffin or Buttermilk biscuit , bacon, sausage, or ham. Served with homefries | |
Gochujang Broccoli | $9.00 |
Crispy fried Broccoli with fried garlic and cilantro | |
Side Fries | $6.00 |
thick cut steak style fries, crispy and seasoned |
Pavement Coffeehouse - Boston University
736 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
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Sunrise | $10.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, eggs, and sharp cheddar on a lightly toasted bagel or bread. Vegan and gluten free substitutes available. Looking for more customization options? Try "Build Your Bagel" to make your own custom sandwich. | |
Latte | $5.25 |
Espresso with steamed milk or milk substitute, 12 oz. | |
Hot Coffee | $0.00 |
Freshly brewed drip coffee |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
Eventide - Fenway
1321 Boylston Street, Boston
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Cole Slaw | $6.00 |
Red and Green Cabbage, Celery and Mustard Seed, Mayo. Contains: Egg, Allium | |
Nori Dusted Potato Chips | $5.00 |
Nori Powder, Salt, Vinegar. No Major Allergens | |
Smoked Tofu Sandwich | $16.00 |
Marinated and Smoked Tofu, Fried Onion Strings, Roasted Jalapeño Mayo. Contains: Sesame, Dairy, Egg, Gluten |
SEAFOOD • FRENCH FRIES
Black Lamb South End
571 Tremont St, Boston
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Salmon Grenobloise | $34.00 |
Seared Salmon over warm Fregola with Cauliflower, Sauce Grenobloise, and Carrot-Ginnger puree. Allergies: Gluten (fregola), Allium (grenobloise), Dairy (puree) | |
Burger | $0.00 |
Choice of Beef, Lamb or VeggieCheeseburger:Ground chuck 7oz patty with caramelized onions, sharp cheddar cheeseServed on seeded Martin’s roll that has been buttered and griddledSliced pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce mixed with house special sauceAllergies:AlliumDairyEggGlutenNightshadeSeedLamb burger:Portioned into 6 oz pattyServed on seeded Martin’s roll that has been buttered and griddled, spicy whipped feta, pickled red onion, arugulaAllergies:AlliumDairyGlutenNightshadeSeedVeggie Burger:Patty with red quinoa, chickpeas, onion, panko. Served on seeded Martin’s rollCheeseburger or Lamb Burger setupAllergies:AlliumDairyGluten | |
Salmon Crudo | $20.00 |
Sliced raw Salmon which is lightly cured then dressed with Apple Cider, Fish Sauce, Lime, Crispy Shallot, and Perilla (shiso). Topped with Nuoc Cham Aioli. Allergens: Allium (omit garnish), Egg (omit aioli) |
Tatte Bakery - Berklee
160 Mass Avenue, Boston
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Green & Nutty Salad | $12.50 |
Mixed baby lettuces, baby arugula, apples, black sesame, edamame, dried apricot, and toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds topped with goat cheese in an orange vinaigrette. (1020 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Sesame, Soy) | |
Coffee | $0.00 |
Traditional batch brew made from Stumptown Hairbender Blend served hot. | |
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) |
Pho Hoa- Dorchester
1370 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
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100 House Special Rice Plate - Com DB | $15.95 |
CƠM ĐẶC BIỆT (SƯỜN, BÌ, ĐẬU HỦ KY, CHẢ, TRÙNG) - Grilled pork chop, julienne pork skin, shrimp tofu, Vietnamese meatloaf and a fried egg. Rice plates are served with broken grain white rice, a side of lettuce, julienned cucumbers, pickled carrots and daikon, served with sweet fish sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. | |
47 Chicken Noodle Soup | |
PHỞ GÀ - Braised white meat chicken breast in a chicken broth. All noodle soups are garnished with onions, scallions and cilantro. Served alongside bean sprouts, basil, lime and jalapeno pepper. | |
1 Fried Egg Rolls - Cha Gio | $5.50 |
CHẢ GIÒ - Hot crispy egg rolls filled with ground pork, shrimp, taro, shiitake mushrooms and vermicelli noodle. Served with sweet fish sauce. |
Temazcal Seaport 250 Northern Ave - Seaport TTC
250 Northern Avenue, Boston
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Camarones al Ajillo | $24.00 |
Shrimp, Garlic, Serrano Peppers, Butter, Wine, Pico de Gallo, Yucca Chip, Mexican Rice | |
Guacamole | $15.50 |
Pico de Gallo, Serrano Chile, Cilantro | |
Carne Empanadas | $15.50 |
Short Rib, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Aioli |
The Dirty Italian - Southie
144 Old Colony Avenue, Boston
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Talya's Dirty Italian | |
Peppered Ham, Mortadella, Hot Capicola, Hot Sopressata, Hot Mix, Asiago cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, EVOO & Vinegar | |
Chicken Pahm | |
Crispy Chicken Cutlet, Homemade Marinara Sauce, and Melted Mozzarella | |
The DOM | |
Crispy Chicken Cutlet, Melted Asiago & Pecorino Cheese, Fresh Arugula, & Lemon Dressing |
Raso's Bar & Grille
209 Mystic Avenue, Medofrd
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Kids Tenders & FF | $10.00 |
Chicken Marsala | $20.00 |
Fried Mozzarella | $9.00 |
Craft Food Halls - Southline
135 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston
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Craft Your Own Salad | $6.95 |
Craft your own Salad, just how you like it! | |
Cold Self Serve Beverage | $3.25 |
***Please collect your cup at our Sousviderie pick-up counter and help yourself!*** | |
Side Tots | $4.95 |
Ginger Exchange - Mission Hill
1625 Tremont St, Boston
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Double Spicy Salmon | $14.50 |
Spicy salmon, tempura flakes, tobiko, avocado, scallions. | |
Double Spicy Hamachi | $14.95 |
Spicy hamachi, tempura flakes, tobiko, avocado, scallions. | |
2 Roll Combo | $14.50 |
Choose 2 rolls. Comes with house salad or miso soup. |
SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
jm Curley's
21 Temple Pl, Boston
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nashville hot chicken | $19.00 |
buttermilk battered, hot oil, lettuce, pickles, Italian bread | |
tuna poke | $22.00 |
ahi tuna, sticky rice, cucumber, snow peas, avocado, thai chili aioli, sesame oil, thai basil, wasabi wontons | |
wings | $17.00 |
buffalo - blue cheese crumble, pickled celery old bay dry rub - parsley, scallion sweet pepper - peppadews, thai chili, tamarind, cilantro salt & pepper - poblano, onion, chili oil, garlic, five spice, lemon |
PIZZA • TACOS • SALADS • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Five Horses Tavern South End
535 COLUMBUS AVE, Boston
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Tavern Burger | $22.00 |
8 oz. beef burger, crispy onions strings, dirty cheese sauce, lettuce, pickled cucumber, tomato preserves, kewpie mayo | |
Kale Caesar | $15.00 |
Kale, parmesan, garlic bread crumbs, lemon | |
Chicken Sammy | $19.00 |
KFC Style chicken, honey, lemon tarragon mayo, lettuce |
Ducali Pizzeria - North End
289 Causeway St., Boston
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Salsiccia | $0.00 |
Fresh Italian sausage, rosemary mozzarella with tomato sauce | |
Pastore | $14.00 |
Pear and arugula salad topped with walnuts and fresh ricotta cheese. | |
Nachos Italiano | $14.00 |
Pizza dough chips baked with mozzarella cheese, hot pepper and salami. Served with a spicy tomato sauce. |
Boardwalk Southie
309 D Street, Boston
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Cheese Pizza | $20.00 |
Boardwalk Style, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce. | |
Vodka Chicken Parm Sub | $18.00 |
Chicken cutlet, spicy vodka sauce, smoked mozzarella, basil | |
Miso Honey Chicken Bowl | $16.95 |
Grilled chicken, spinach, quinoa, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, chickpeas & miso honey dressing |
SEAFOOD
Row 34 Boston
383 CONGRESS ST, Boston
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Large Fried Oysters | $36.00 |
8oz of fried oysters with french fries, tartar sauce & cole slaw | |
Burger | $18.00 |
house cured maple bacon, Cabot cheddar, fries | |
Biscuit | $8.00 |
with rosemary butter, and honey |
SANDWICHES
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
338 Newbury St, Boston
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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 | $0.00 |
Explore side options for muffins, toast, bagels, and more. | |
Cold Brew Iced Coffee | $4.95 |
Atomic cold brewed iced coffee, on draft! |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI • TAPAS • FRENCH FRIES
LoLa 42 | Seaport
22 Liberty St, Boston
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Anata (A-Na-Ta) | $25.00 |
8 piece Spicy Tuna, Scallion, Sriracha, Torgarashi Cucumber, Tempura Flakes & Shiso Topped w/ Tuna sashimi & Wasabi Aioli | |
Capt'n Jose | $24.00 |
8 piece Spicy Salmon & cucumber Topped w/ Salmon, Kiwi & Black Tobiko Sesame Aji Mirin Aioli | |
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 |
Hunter's Kitchen & Bar
110 Dorchester St, South Boston
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Biscuits | $8.00 |
Vermont honey butter | add seasonal preserves $3 | |
Mac & Cheese | $16.00 |
Red Rock Cheddar, parmesan, Spring Brook Reading Raclette, shells | |
Honey Butter Cornbread | $10.00 |
gluten free available upon request | add smoked bacon & serrano chili $5 |
Florina Pizzeria & Paninoteca
16 Derne Street, Boston
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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 | |
CHICKEN PARM SUB | $11.00 |
breaded chicken topped with plum tomato sauce & melted provolone & pecorino | |
THAT SANDWICH | $12.25 |
breaded chicken, prosciutto, roasted red pepper & fresh mozzarella with our white balsamic vinaigrette |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Antico Forno
93 SALEM ST, Boston
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Margherita | $17.00 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil | |
La Capricciosa | $19.00 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, homemade Italian sausage, mushrooms, artichoke hearts | |
Al Quattro Formaggi | $18.00 |
Fresh mozzarella, fontina, parmigiano, ricotta, fresh aromatic oregano, roasted garlic |
PIZZA • SOUPS • SUSHI • SANDWICHES
Milk Street Cafe
50 Milk Street, Boston
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Signature (Meat) Sandwich | $0.00 |
Market (Dairy/Vegetarian) Sandwich | $0.00 |
Signature (Meat) Sandwiches | $0.00 |
The Salty Pig
130 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, Boston
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Margherita | $16.00 |
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil | |
Pork Milanese | $26.00 |
Roasted Root Vegetables, Arugula and Preserved Lemon Salad | |
Funghi | $18.00 |
Garlic Cream, Roasted Mushrooms, Spinach, Scallions, Fiore di Latte |
Chinatown WakuWaku
2 Tyler Street, Boston
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Kaen Spicy Ramen | $16.00 |
Truffle Shoyu Ramen | $17.00 |
Vegetarian Miso Ramen | $16.00 |
Casa Romero
30 Gloucester St, Boston
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POLLO Quesadilla | $14.00 |
chicken and cheese grilled in a flour tortilla. | |
Chips /Salsa/ Gucamole | $15.00 |
Homemade Corn tortilla chips, Salsa Casera and fresh Gucamole. GLUTEN FREE | |
Chicken FAJA | $26.00 |
Chicken breast fajitas served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de Gallo, Mexican rice and beans BEST SELLER |
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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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) | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) | |
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) |
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. |
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