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
TAPAS
Ghost Pepper
120 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester
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Naked Burrito | $12.00 |
The burrito bowl is loaded with rice, beans, pico de gallo, crema, lettuce, Monterrey cheese + habanero sauce add steak +7, chicken +5, carnitas +5, guacamole +3 | |
Shishito Peppers | $10.00 |
Blistered Shishito peppers tossed with olive oil + sea salt, GF + V | |
Carne Asada | $7.00 |
Marinated beef, avocado puree, pickled red onion, cilantro, radishes, and salsa cruda. |
Mangia Mangia
147 Endicott Street, Boston
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Sausage Egg & Cheese | $6.00 |
Bacon | $3.00 |
Large Coffee | $3.00 |
The Underground Cafe + Lounge - 742 Columbus Avenue
742 Columbus Avenue, Boston
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Avocado Muffin | $8.95 |
OMG Artisan English Muffin, Red Chili Paste, Mashed Avocado, Sundried Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Pepper Seed Blend | |
OMG Bagel | $2.45 |
Cafe Latte | $0.00 |
Better Bagels
83a Seaport Boulevard, Boston
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Deluxe | $11.00 |
bacon, egg, hashbrown, cheddar, chipotle mayo | |
Bagel with Cream Cheese or Spread | $5.00 |
Everything Bagel | $2.50 |
Santarpio's Pizza - 111 Chelsea Street, East Boston
111 Chelsea Street, Boston
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Meat Lovers | $19.00 |
sausage, pepperoni, and ground beef | |
CBG | $19.00 |
chicken, broccoli and garlic. Served white. | |
Italian Cheese, Sausage & Garlic | $18.00 |
PIZZA • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Local 149
149 P Street, Boston
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LOCAL TACOS | $14.00 |
Choice of Pulled Pork, Chicken Tinga or Baja Fish 3 Tacos per order; Can be mixed | |
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS | $12.00 |
sweet soy glazed, toasted sesame seeds, crusted peanuts. | |
BRISKET REUBEN | $18.00 |
slow braised brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, special sauce, toasted rye bread. |
Trillium Brewing - Fort Point
50 Thomson Place, Boston
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DDH The Fens 4pk Cans | $20.20 |
**Double Dry Hopped IPA - 7% abv** We continue the Emerald Necklace series with an amplified version of The Fens IPA! Hopped with the incredibly vibrant and aromatic duo of Mosaic and Galaxy, this beer is profoundly tropical. Intense notes of fresh stone fruit, mango juice, pineapple, and pine dance across the palate. Pillowy soft with a creamy mouthfeel and dry finish, DDH The Fens is a joy to drink. **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** | |
Dialed-In: Sauvignon Blanc 4pk Cans | $24.20 |
**Double IPA with Sauvignon Blanc Juice - 8.5% abv** First brewed in celebration of our Third Anniversary, Dialed-In is a juicy Double IPA intensively dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Galaxy. Pouring a vibrant, hazy yellow gold, aromas of fresh squeezed Meyer lemon, ripe papaya, lime zest and pineapple swirl around the nose. To enhance depth and complexity of the uniquely fruity white grape flavors provided by Nelson, we introduce Sauvignon Blanc grape juice mid-fermentation. The potent addition of Galaxy hops provide enhanced notes of bright grapefruit, mango, white peach, and pineapple. Soft and creamy with a reserved bitterness, Dialed-In Sauvignon Blanc has a medium-full body with a crisp, dry finish, perfect for celebrating. | |
Bake & Break IPA 4pk Cans | $19.20 |
**IPA - 7% abv** Bake & Break presents a light honey-colored golden yellow. The duo of Mosaic and El Dorado work in tandem to offer a complex bouquet, which displays notes of tropical fruit salad, blueberry sorbet, sugar-dusted citrus gummies, and canned peach. And underlying bubblegum aromatic, paired with a piney highlight and subtle bread crust grain note offer nuance to each sip. Finishing dry, with a modest bitterness, Bake & Break is soft, medium-bodied, and notably easy-drinking. **LIMIT (6) 4-PACKS PER PERSON** |
Flour Bakery - Seaport (IDB Drydock)
19 Dry Dock Ave, Boston
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eggcellent sugar cookie | $3.50 |
crispy vanilla sugar cookie with lemon royal icing with chocolate egg speckle | |
fruit cup | $6.00 |
Mix of fresh blueberries, strawberries, grapes, pineapple (v, w/o nuts, gf) | |
iced coffee | $3.75 |
iced coffee served black - please dress your coffee when you arrive! |
Dumpling Daughter - South Boston - 477 W Broadway
475 W Broadway, Boston
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Double SEARED Shangheinese Pork (2) | $5.00 |
Pork and Nappa cabbage buns with Spicy Sweet Soy, and garlic | |
PAN-SEARED Pork Soy Glaze | $9.50 |
Soy ginger glaze, Mike's Hot Honey, Scallions, and cilantro stems | |
Spring Rolls (2) | $6.00 |
Golden and crispy with cabbage, black mushroom, and carrots |
HOT DOGS • HAMBURGERS
THE KENMORE
476 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
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Beyond Meat Burger | $9.50 |
Side Brussels | $2.95 |
Smokehouse BBQ Burger | $8.95 |
SMOKED SALMON • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • PANCAKES
South Street Diner
178 Kneeland St, Boston
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Web Diner Special | $19.95 |
Three eggs, choice of meat, two pancakes or French toast, home fries, and toast. | |
Web Side of Corned Beef Hash | $7.95 |
A blend of boiled beef, potato, and spices served grilled. | |
Web Build Your Own Double Burger | $14.95 |
Double cheese burger. Served on a bulkie roll with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, french fries, and a half sour pickle spear. |
Phin Coffee House
10 High St, Boston
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CA PHE PHIN | $5.00 |
Vietnamese Ice Coffee with condensed milk. | |
SPRING ROLLS | $6.25 |
Two rolls of shrimp/ chicken/ tofu, featuring vermicelli, cucumber, pickled carrots, basil leaves/ mint leaves served with peanut sauce. | |
PHO BURRITO | $12.00 |
Burrito roll is filled with braised beef, rice noodle, bean sprouts, basil leaves, cilantro, hoisin, and sriracha sauce with PHO broth |
Pastoral
345 Congress Street, Boston
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pomodoro | $14.00 |
tomato / garlic / oregano / chili & olive oil | |
margherita | $17.00 |
hand torn mozzarella / crushed tomato / basil | |
caesar small | $8.00 |
fire roasted croutons / pecorino shower* |
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
412 West Broadway, South Boston
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Carnitas Taco | $6.00 |
citrus braised pork, cilantro, white onion, salsa macha | |
Blackened Tuna Taco | $7.00 |
roasted poblano crema, cherry tomato pico de gallo | |
Short Rib Taco | $6.50 |
habanero hot sauce, queso fresco, lime crema, pico verde, pickled red onion |
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Alcove
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston
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PROSCIUTTO BITE | $5.00 |
Mozzarella House straciatella, whole wheat fried dough | |
CHEESEBURGER | $19.00 |
grass fed burger, cheddar, caramelized onion, pickles | |
GREEN BEANS | $12.00 |
Roasted green beans. Dressed with lemon juice, capers, golden raisins, basil, salt, white pepper, honey, pine nuts |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI • POKE • CHICKEN • TOFU • RAMEN
Yoki Express
53 Boston Wharf Rd, Boston
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Dirty Brown Sugar Milk Tea | $0.00 |
Earl Grey tea with Brown Sugar syrup, Milk foam and Boba pearl. | |
Chicken Ramen | $13.50 |
Ramen noodles with chicken broth, grilled chicken breast, egg, fish cake, corn, seaweed, beansprouts, scallion, spinach, and bamboo shoots. | |
Make Your Own Large: Cold Proteins | $17.50 |
Your choice of style, vegetables, 3 cold proteins, sauce, and garnish. |
Petula's - 81 L Street
81 L Street, South Boston
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Mushroom Pizza | $16.00 |
caramelized onions, ricotta, fried garlic | |
Mediterranean Bowl | $15.00 |
cous cous, arugula, peppers, eggplant, halloumi cheese, dill-yogurt dressing | |
Margherita Pizza | $15.00 |
mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan, basil |
Savr - Seaport
150 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
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Prime Rib French Dip | $31.00 |
Horseradish Aioli | |
Thai Chicken Meatballs | $21.00 |
Ginger, lemongrass, coconut-green curry | |
Entrée Orecchiette | $24.00 |
roasted cauliflower, kale, cacio e pepe |
Yunnan Kitchen 彩云之南
1721 Washington Street Unit B, Boston
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油炸菌子 Dali Fried Mushroom | $12.00 |
Signature Yunnan tapas. Fried mushroom with a tender crunch. Very common street snack in Dali and Kunming. | |
干煸洋芋丝 Yunnan Potato Pancake | $14.00 |
Crispy shredded potato pancake. Made by order. | |
大救驾(炒饵块) Stir Fried Rice Cake | $17.00 |
YK best seller. Sliced rice cake wok tossed with our pickled mustard greens, minced pork, egg, & tomato. |
Oliveiras East Boston
297 Chelsea St, East Boston
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Egg | $1.00 |
Choose the way you like it! | |
Plantains (Banana) | $2.75 |
Fried Plantains (Banana/Maduro) | |
BBQ | $0.00 |
Brazilian BBQ - By pound - Choose your favorite meat! |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
TRADE
540 Atlantic, Boston
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Crispy Calamari | $19.00 |
scallion, peppadew aioli, grilled lemon (DF, NF) | |
Spanakopita Pizzette | $15.00 |
Spinach, Leek, Feta, Kasseri Cheese, Dill (NF) | |
Pita & Méze | $19.00 |
Tzatziki, Spicy Whipped Feta, Charred Eggplant, Fava & Sesame (NF) |
Tatte Bakery - South Boston
60 Old Colony Ave, Boston
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Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) | |
Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg) | |
Cold Brew | $0.00 |
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste |
Madhouse Cafe - 24 Blue Hill Ave
24 Blue Hill Ave, Boston
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Cortado | $4.00 |
Iced Tea | $0.00 |
Mixed Berry Scone | $4.00 |
Deja Brew
704 East Broadway, South Boston
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Skinny Mini | $8.00 |
Egg white sandwich with turkey bacon and cheddar cheese. | |
Bubba Biscuit | $8.75 |
Egg sandwich with bacon, arugula, cheddar cheese and garlic aioli. | |
Egg Sandwich | $6.75 |
Tatte Bakery | South End
345 Harrison Avenue, Boston
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Breakfast Sandwich | $10.00 |
Eggs your style, Vermont cheddar, and applewood smoked bacon on housemade sourdough. (870 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg) | |
Cold Brew | $0.00 |
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) |
Tatte Bakery - High Street
125 High Street, Boston
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Plain Brownie (GF) | $3.00 |
Rich, chocolaty flourless brownies made with Valrhona chocolate. (590 cal, Contains: Milk, Egg, Soy) | |
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) | |
Chicken Salad Sandwich | $11.85 |
Housemade herbed chicken salad with raisins, marinated cucumbers, and baby lettuce, served with a green herb dressing on housemade multigrain. (860 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Soy) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Tatte Bakery - One Boston Place
201 Washington St, Boston
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Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk | |
Chicken Pita | $11.85 |
Roasted chicken breast, tomato, red onion, parsley, baby lettuce, and green herb dressing on pita. (480 cal, Contains: Wheat, Dairy, Egg, Soy) | |
Cold Brew | $0.00 |
18-22 hour slow steeped coffee resulting in a smooth full-bodied brew with a higher level of caffeine and a bright refreshing taste |
Intelligentsia Coffee - Post Office Square
225 Franklin St., Boston
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Feta Za'tar Scone | $5.00 |
This Mediterranean savory scone is love at first sight! Fragrant, salty, and tender— | |
Chocolate Chip Cookie | $4.00 |
Your search for the best chocolate chip cookie ends here. This chewy and delicious cookie is made with browned butter and 62% dark chocolate chunks. | |
Marzipan Orange Scone | $5.50 |
This popular scone owns a perfect flavor triangle with the Cardamom - like those candies in the Harry Potter story, flavors play and change in your mouth with every bite! |
PIZZA • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
D'Benny's Subs & More
1433 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
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Lg Meatball Pizza | $19.99 |
Scallops (14) | $22.99 |
Sm French Fries | $4.75 |
Blackbird Doughnuts - Fenway
20 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
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CHOCOLATE TWIST | $3.50 |
chocolate + regular brioche twist, vanilla glaze, chocolate drizzle | |
CRISPY RICE TREATS | $3.85 |
brioche, buttery marshmallow glaze, crispy sweet toasted rice cereal | |
THE BLACKBIRD | $3.50 |
vanilla cake, vanilla glaze |
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