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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.
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Must-try Boston restaurants
El Peñol East Boston - 54 bennington st
54 bennington st, East Boston
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Pastel de Pollo | $3.50 |
Toston Penol (sin acompanamientos) | $15.00 |
Pollo a la Plancha | $15.00 |
BaanGa
636 Beacon Street, Boston
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Takoyaki | $7.45 |
Edamame | $5.95 |
Shrimp shumai | $5.95 |
Serafina - Boston Seaport
11 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston
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Pollo Alla Parmigiana | $32.00 |
Organic breaded chicken, mozzarella, house pomodoro, spaghetti | |
Di Cesare | $16.00 |
Our Italian version or the classic caesar, parmigiano reggiano (dressing contains anchovies) | |
Penne Alla Vodka | $23.00 |
Tomato, touch of cream, splash of vodka |
FRENCH FRIES
Aceituna Grill - Seaport
57 Boston Wharf Road, Boston
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Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
Beef & Lamb Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. | |
Spicy Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. |
SUSHI
Umai - Newbury Street
224 Newbury St, Boston
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Sushi & Tempura Udon Dinner Set | $22.95 |
1 Maki Roll (California, tuna or salmon roll) 4 Pieces Nigiri Sushi (Chef Choice) Small Tempura Udon (Shrimp and Vegetable) | |
Beef Udon | $16.95 |
Shr & Veg Tempura LB | $16.95 |
FRENCH FRIES
Aceituna Grill - Federal Street
100 Federal Street, Boston
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Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
Spicy Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. | |
Beef & Lamb Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. |
Greystone Café, Bakery, and Provisions
123 Appleton Street, Boston
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Chocolate Chip Cookie | $3.30 |
THE chocolate chip cookie. Served warm with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt on top. | |
Latte | $0.00 |
Two shots of espresso and ten ounces of steamed milk. Available hot or iced. | |
Dog Biscuit | $0.50 |
Housemade heart-shaped treat with pumpkin, peanut butter, whole wheat flour, and eggs. |
MIDA - East Boston - 65-67 Lewis Street
65-67 Lewis Street, East Boston
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ARANCINI | $10.00 |
crispy rice fritters, fontina cheese, san marzano tomato | |
PACCHERI BOLOGNESE | $26.00 |
pork sugo, broccoli rabe, parmesan, breadcrumbs | |
KID'S PASTA | $12.00 |
campanelle pasta with or without san marzano tomato sauce |
SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES
Blunch
59 E Springfield Street, Boston
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Fluffy Whipped Frittatta free range Eggwich with cheddar | $5.75 |
Completely customized to your liking served on a pressed roll. | |
The Bird on fire | $12.00 |
Hand sliced roast chicken breast, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, shop spicy aioli, fresh tomatoes, baby greens, pressed baguette | |
The Provencal | $11.00 |
Whipped french goat cheese, artichoke hearts, oven roasted tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, kalamata olive puree, basil cashew pesto, baby greens, pressed baguette |
Metropolis Cafe
584 Tremont Street, Boston
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Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts | $12.08 |
house made buttermilk ranch & celery salad | |
Lacinato Kale Caesar | $13.98 |
lemon pecorino aioli, garlic herb croutons, shaved pecorino romano | |
Pan Roasted Natural Chicken | $29.49 |
foraged mushrooms creme, whipped Yukon potatoes and watercress salade |
Pazza On Porter - 107 Porter St
107 Porter St, East Boston
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Chicken Parmigiana | $24.00 |
Pazza's famous breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. Served with a choice of pasta | |
Burger | $12.00 |
8oz patty grilled to temperature and topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion. | |
Alla Pazza | $25.00 |
Fusilli, vodka pink sauce, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, cherry tomatoes |
Thai Oishi - 203 Adams St
203 Adams Street, Boston
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Crispy Spicy Tuna | $7.95 |
Tuna, spicy mayo, cucumber and tempura flake | |
Spicy Combo | $22.95 |
Spicy tuna maki, spicy salmon maki and spicy yellowtail maki (18pcs) | |
Beef Don | $14.95 |
Thin juicy slices of beef simmered with fresh onions and savory soy sauce over bed of rice |
Hook + Line - Restaurant
10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston
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WOOD GRILLED CARROTS | $12.00 |
burnt honey, pistachio, date jam Allergens: dairy, nuts, nightshade, allium | |
ARUGULA SALAD | $12.00 |
persimmon, fennel, sunchoke, date viniagrette Allergens: allium | |
FISH + CHIPS | $26.00 |
Allergens: gluten (fish batter, bun) dairy (coleslaw, tartare), finfish (cod), egg, allium, honey, alcohol |
anoush'ella
35 W Newton Street, Boston
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halva - sesame candies | $7.50 |
halva and seasonal berries | |
lentil rice | $10.55 |
Lentil rice with Armenian salad, labne and spicy red pepper and walnut mix creates a divine dish. | |
labne + walnut harissa + feta NGF | $6.25 |
walnut harissa, feta cheese, pine-nuts, pomegranate, fresh mint, olive oil |
Aceituna Grill - Newbury St.
267-269 Newbury Street, Boston
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Spicy Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. We add a secret marinade to our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast to create this customer favorite. Slowly cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, this spicy take on the traditional favorite might be our best creation yet. | |
Chicken Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our hormone-free, no antibiotic chicken breast is marinated for over twenty-four hours in our unique house-made spice blend. Slow cooked to perfection on a vertical grill, each serving is carved to order for the tastiest chicken shawarma this side of the Mediterranean. | |
Beef & Lamb Plate | $14.95 |
We use a traditional Rice with Vermicelli blend as the base for all our rice plates. Our mixture of pure beef and lamb is hand-cut off the bone, marinates in our special house-made spice blend, and then carefully skewered onto a vertical grill. We cook our meat slowly and carve it to order to preserve the juicy tenderness of every bite. |
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut Ave, Boston
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WHIPPED RICOTTA & TRUFFLED HONEY | $12.00 |
Sea salt, rosemary, sage brown butter, flatbread | |
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI | $23.00 |
Lemon cream, butter toasted almonds | |
LOADED FRIES | $8.00 |
A side of crispy french fries topped with port demi, roquefort butter and scallions. |
The Bebop - 1116 Boylston St.
1116 Boylston St., Boston
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Chicken & Cheese Nachos | $13.00 |
Mashed Potato | $7.00 |
Vegan Burger | $13.00 |
Trillium Brewing - Fenway
401 Park Drive, Boston
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DDH Tru-Action 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Continuously Double Dry Hopped IPA - 6.5% abv** The level of hop saturation is immediately apparent, as notes of citrus gummies, orange creamsicle, and ripe pineapple jump from the glass. DDH Tru-Action is medium-bodied, finishing dry with a refreshingly mild piney bitterness. **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** | |
Comm Ave 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Double IPA - 8.2% abv** Featuring a hefty dose of the illustrious Citra hop, Comm Ave pours a glowing, opaque gold. This beer wastes no time in displaying its overwhelmingly juicy character. Easy to love aromas of Cara Cara orange juice, preserved peach, and clementine sorbet attack the palate in waves. A generous wheat addition allows for a vivacious and soft drinking experience. Comm Ave is a standout in the Trillium family of Double IPAs.**LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** | |
Tru-Er Action 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Double IPA - 8% abv** As a follow-up to DDH Tru-Action, we take continued inspiration from one of the most legendary stories in all of craft beer. Back in the 90's DFH Co-Founder Sam Calagione rigged a 1940's thrift store electronic football game to continuously kettle hop his Double IPA for 90 minutes at a consistent rate...90-Minute IPA was born. We took this line of thinking and applied it to the cellar instead of the brewhouse, swapping out a continuously kettle-hopped IPA, with a continuously dry-hopped DIPA that features malt local to each brewery. Tru-Er Action pours a golden deep yellow with a pleasant, glowing haze. The level of hop saturation is immediately apparent, as notes of citrus gummies, orange creamsicles, and tropical pineapple jump from the glass. Tru-Er Action is medium-bodied, finishing dry with a refreshingly mild piney bitterness. **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** |
BenCotto
361 Hanover St, Boston
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Pink Vodka Sauce | $25.00 |
Pink cream vodka sauce | |
Pasta Fagioli | $12.00 |
Cannellini beans,d'italini pasta with prosciutto broth | |
Beet Salad | $16.00 |
Beets,wild arugula,candied walnuts,goat cheese,extra vigin olive oil with lemons |
Chilacates - West End
66 staniford st, Boston
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AL PASTOR BURRITO | $0.00 |
Flour tortilla, rice & beans, cheese, pico. Thin cut slices of roasted pork marinated in annatto and pinapple | |
CARNITAS BURRITO | $0.00 |
Flour tortilla, rice & beans, cheese, pico. | |
CARNE ASADA TACO | $5.99 |
1 soft HANDMADE corn tortilla. Comes with onion, cilantro and radish.Grilled steak |
PIZZA • SALADS
Locale - North End
352 Hanover St, Boston
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Tartufo Pizza | $17.00 |
mushrooms, caramelized onions, fontina cheese, truffle oil | |
Polpette Pizza | $17.00 |
homemade tomato sauce, homemade meatballs, ricotta, pickled chilies | |
Piccante Pizza | $15.00 |
homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni |
BBQ • SANDWICHES
Tasty BBQ
417 Washington Street, Boston
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Pulled Pork Sandwich | $9.00 |
Pulled Pork Sandwich, dill pickles, fresh texas onions, bbq sauce, and two sides. | |
BBQ Pork Ribs(1/3 slab) | $14.75 |
1/3 rack dry rubbed pork ribs, 2 sides of choice, pickles, fresh texas onions and a side of bbq sauce | |
Triple Tasty | $16.50 |
Three meats, two sides, dill pickles, fresh texas onions, bbq sauce. |
VESTER Southie - 105 West First Street
105 West First Street, Boston
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Egg + Cheese | $7.50 |
Your choice of bread with melted havarti cheese + 1 egg your way. Add on additional choices for a lux breakfast sandwich! | |
Peppermint Mocha | $0.00 |
choice of dark or white chocolate, house peppermint syrup, espresso, with your choice of milk. Available iced or hot. | |
Turkey + Brie | $14.00 |
Honey roasted turkey, arugula, bacon, triple creme brie, mayo and Turkish fig jam on tuscan. |
Terramia
98 SALEM ST, Boston
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Mista | $14.00 |
Spaghetti Meatballs | $26.00 |
Salmon | $32.00 |
Flour Bakery - Farnsworth (Fort Point)
12 Farnsworth Street, Boston
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italian sandwich | $12.75 |
mortadella, salami, capicola, fresh mozzarella, peperonata, basil pesto, parmesan crema (sandwich sold as is, unfortunately no modifications possible) (w/o nuts) | |
iced coffee | $3.75 |
iced coffee served black - please dress your coffee when you arrive! | |
avocado toast | $12.00 |
guacamole, poached egg, cotija, pickled fresno chili, cilantro, salsa verde, on multigrain |
FRENCH FRIES
Chickadee
21 Dry Dock Ave, Boston
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Truffle Lumache | $28.00 |
joyberry farms mushroom bolognese, parmigiano-reggiano, chive | |
Slow Roasted porchetta | $42.00 |
brussels sprouts, walnuts, anchovy emulsion, lemon | |
Marinated Beets | $17.00 |
whipped goat cheese, pistachio, ras el hanout |
Bodega Canal - 57 Canal Street
57 Canal Street, Boston
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Guacamole | $14.00 |
Lime, Cilantro, Red Onion | |
Ancho Street Corn | $10.00 |
Ancho Crema, Queso Cotija | |
Birria Taco Plate | $20.00 |
Braised Beef, Cheese Blend, Cilantro & Onion, served with side of birria sauce |
American Provisions - Southie-Southie-Southie
613 East Broadway, Boston
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The Roast Beef | $13.00 |
Roast beef with creamy horseradish sauce, watercress, black pepper, and crispy onions on a soft brioche roll. | |
Farm House | $13.00 |
Honey maple turkey, mild cheddar, tomatoes, cucumbers, sharp honey mustard, and arugula on a ciabatta. Allergen note: honey mustard contains egg. | |
La Campania | $10.00 |
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinaigrette on a ficelle |
SANDWICHES
Americano Espresso Bar
155 Meridian St, East Boston
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Cold Brew On Tap | $0.00 |
Snowy Owl Comayagua region of Honduras. Flavor notes of almond, dark chocolate, and orange. - Brewster, MA George Howell Antigua, Guatemala. Flavor notes of dark chocolate and molasses. - Acton, MA Equal Exchange East African blend with Flavor notes of raspberry, blueberry, and chocolate ice cream. NOBL Brazil Full body dark roast that is smooth and diverse. Flavor notes of dark chocolate and caramel. | |
Cold Foam Cold Brew | $0.00 |
Golden Cold Foam - (Turmeric & Honey) Vanilla Cold Foam - (Sweet Vanilla) Plain Cold Foam - (Thick Foam Topped) Caramel Cold Foam - (Caramel Sauce) Chocolate Cold Foam - (Chocolate Sauce) | |
Caramel Latte | $0.00 |
DIM SUM • NOODLES
Banyan Bar + Refuge
553 Tremont St, Boston
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KFC Bao (vg) | $13.00 |
tempura cauliflower, sweet + spicy sauce, green onion | |
Sticky Chicken | $21.00 |
crispy chicken thighs, vietnamese glaze, miso-scallion ranch | |
Fried Chicken Bao | $15.00 |
crispy fried chicken thighs, korean style sweet + spicy glaze, pickles |
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