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20 Best Restaurants in Boston

Regardless of the season of year you tour, Boston is a lovely place for trying out different cuisines. Regardless of whether you’re in the city for professional reasons, to tour cultural monuments in the warmer months, to go leaf peeping in the fall, or to go skiing in the snow, Boston offers a few of the finest cuisines all over.

Whether you’re a native or a tourist from another city, there are a plethora of fantastic restaurants in Boston that you must visit. Boston is near the water, so there’s more than enough fantastic seafood, as well as excellent Italian, steak, and vegetarian choices you can pick from.

Right now, these are the top 20 restaurants in Boston. To be entirely truthful, writing up this list gave us some significant cravings. Which ones will you explore the next time you’re in town?

1.Sarma Restaurant

Sarma, a masterpiece of Boston’s culinary scene (although this is located directly neighbouring Somerville), is widely known but not overrated, advanced however, simple. The kitchen here combines Turkish-inspired ingredients to make flavors you haven’t tried before. Order from the varied menu of shared small plates, or request a waiter to bring around specials hors d’oeuvre-style. Whatever variety of delicacies you order, you’ll be unable to pick and chose which was the finest. It’s a fantastic spot to go with a small group so you can try a variety of activities. A reservation is required.

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address: 249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145, United States

OPEN HOURS: mon-fri: 5pm-10pm/ sat-sun: 5pm-11pm

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2.Tonino

JP already has a fantastic dining scenario, so this top-tier Italian restaurant is the icing on the cake. Claire Makley and Luke Fetbroth, along with associates David Doyle and Mari Pérez-Alers, are addressing a gap in the area with a restaurant inspired by the daily trattorias, enotecas, and aperitivos that make Italian dining truly special. The menu isn’t vast however, it is the small plates and delicacies that make you want to book a flight to Rome right away. Fennel salad, roasted squid, wood-roasted pies, and marvellous pastas such as lumache with wild mushrooms and creme fraiche and chitarra with clams and breadcrumbs. A carefully selected list of cocktails and wines by the glass (such as three orange wines) simplifies your drink selection.

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address: 669a Centre St, Boston, MA 02130, United States

OPEN HOURS: thu-sat: 5pm-10pm/ sun-mon: 5pm-9pm

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3.Branch Line

Nothing surpasses a tender, flavorful rotisserie chicken. Branch Line provides that and more: comfort from the Garrett Harker catering school, the finest greens in Greater Boston (really—try the sugar snap pea salad), a luxurious heated patio, and an environment that distorts both relaxed and special event. Bring your pickiest or most ambitious foodies: Branch Line knows how to please everyone.

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address: 321 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472, United States

OPEN HOURS: mon-thu: 4:30pm-9pm/ fri-sat: 11am-10pm/ sun: 11am-8:30pm

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4.SRV

SRV is more amiable than haute cuisine however, slightly more enhanced than your area’s next door spot. Chef Michael Lombardi serves Italian classics like spaghetti and meatballs, as well as upmarket Venetian snails and mussels. To whet your appetite, start with an assortment of small treats.

Their calamari crostini with nduja, fried olives, and salted cod baccala are all utterly delicious. If you’re not sure what to order since everything looks delicious, let the chef make the decision with the tasting menu.

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address: 569 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118, United States

OPEN HOURS: sun-fri: 5pm-9pm/ thu-sat: 5pm-10pm

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5.Spoke Wine Bar

It’s incredible what can come out of a kitchen like Spoke’s; it’s one of the smallest in the city however, you’d never know it from the beautifully constructed small plates that interact with seasonal ingredients and influence from across the world. For instance, sambal-cured mackerel with coconut, milk bread, and Thai basil, or duck hearts with a fresh cherry and whiskey coating. And, because it’s a wine bar, don’t forget about the wines, which rotate through acquainted and unpopular areas. (Have you ever tried a Mexican moscato?) Cocktails with unusual ingredients like shiitake and dill round out the menu.

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address: 89 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144, United States

OPEN HOURS: wed-thu: 5pm-11pm/ fri-sat: 5pm-12am

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6.O Ya

O Ya is still at the top. Clear your bank account first, then your weekend, because o ya’s one-of-a-kind eating experience is one to be relished. With the introduction of o ya in 2007, creators Tim and Nancy Cushman raised the bar for special-event dining; the restaurant continues to be recognized as one of the finest in New England. Each mouthful the foie gras nigiri to the bluefin tuna and smoked salmon sashimi—is a delightful piece of artwork on the sushi and omakase menu.

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address: 9 E St, Boston, MA 02111, United States

OPEN HOURS: tue-sat: 5pm-8:30pm

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7.Faccia a Faccia

Faccia a Faccia is a rumbly modern Italian restaurant however, it’s much more than that. The menu is loaded with many different Italian dishes and does not discriminate anyone, including mozzarella sticks topped with caviar and grilled Scituate lobster. Go down the stairs to find another hidden gem that is always packed, the wine bar has a very carefully selected wine selection.

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address: 278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, United States

OPEN HOURS: MON-FRI: 5pM-10PM/ SAT: 12PM-3PM- 5pM-10PM/ SUN: 12PM-8PM

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8.Pagu

PAGU, located just down the street in Cambridge’s Central Square, is among the most creative and tantalizingly delicious restaurants to arise in the Boston region. Tracy Chang’s meals combine culture and modernity, and are frequently influenced by cognition and coincidental experimentations. She created food and dabbled in the shared kitchens of Basque gourmet cultures while living in northern Spain. She also draws on her childhood memories of working in her grandmother’s Japanese restaurant. The eventually results to a Spanish-Japanese combination is enticing, and the bao choices, particularly the squid ink oyster variant, are transformational. She’s also worked with Harvard food science students to experiment with the gastronomy of some of her inventive delicacies (like the Cheesy Wafflato). Several of the meals on the menu pleasantly surprise and delight, and the vegetables change seasonally. Prepare to be astounded by something novel.

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address: 310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

OPEN HOURS: sun-sat: 5pm-10pm

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9.Porto

Chef Jody Adams has invested her post-Rialto years serving some of the greatest Mediterranean food in Greater Boston, either at Porto, Trade, or the constantly growing casual Saloniki franchise. Porto is our choice for delicious seafood, from herby lemon branzino to saffron mussels, highly recommendable on the wonderful haven of a patio wedged back and high above the throngs of people of Boylston Street.

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address: Ring Rd, Boston, MA 02199, United States

OPEN HOURS: tue-thu: 5pm-9pm/ fri-Sat: 5pm–10 pm

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10.Menton

Menton is easily classified as a high-end restaurant by all benchmarks. The food here is French influenced with Italian elements, just like the charming French riviera town after which it is designated, and the combination of grande food culture with New England seafood provides customers a real buffet. You should anticipate to spend a significant amount of money when eating here however, you will not be disheartened. The new halibut dissolves in your mouth and is provided en croute with java bean puree. Another must-order item are the langoustines served in a phyllo nest with pumpkin seed oil and sliced rhubarb.

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address: 354 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States

OPEN HOURS: sun-thu: 5pm-9pm/ fri: 5pm-10pm/ Sat: 5pm–10 pm

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11.Yume Wo Katare

This small Porter Square ramen store bills itself as a “dream workshop,” and at the end of the meal, patrons are encouraged to essentially stand up and express their aspirations aloud. However, apart from seasonal special offers, the basic menu generally only contains one type of pork-centric ramen with a basic option: two or five pork pieces; and an entirely voluntary heap of garlic in the bowl. Follow them on Instagram to monitor when the restaurant partakes in those rare promos.

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address: 1923 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, United States

OPEN HOURS: wed-sat: 4pm-9pm/ sun: 11:30am-3pm

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12.The Banks Fish House

This upmarket has two floors, it is official recognized as a seafood restaurant has ideal steakhouse customer support, two bars (head upstairs to catch the amazing views of the Hancock Tower mirroring Trinity Church), and fresh seafood. Make sure you try the crudo however, don’t skip the inventive appetizers like the Chowder Flatbread before diving into a so called ‘fisherman’s platter or dover sole’. This is a partnership with the Grill 23 steakhouse, this is a popular spot for residents to celebrate, and it has all the swanky, party atmosphere you need for a good night (or afternoon) out.

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address: 406 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116, United States

OPEN HOURS: Mon-thu: 11:30 am–9:30 pm/ Fri: 11:30 am–10 pm/ Sat: 11 am–10 pm/ Sun: 11 am–9 pm

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13.Little Donkey

Little Donkey is a tad more difficult to identify than Sarma (small plates, delectable). Rather than concentrating on a specific food culture, it brings gourmet enthusiasm from across the globe; for example, suppose Istanbul meat ravioli, vindaloo short rib, and octopus a la plancha. Although it might appear unfocused on paper, the company has it figured out. Every meal flows into another, and the attentive waiters will not steer you wrong.

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address: 505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

OPEN HOURS: Mon-thu: 5pm–10 pm/ Fri: 5pm–10:30 pm/ sat: 5pm-10:30pm/ Sun: 10:30 am–3 pm

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14.²Ñ´Ç볦²¹

Do we truly require more seafood restaurants? Totally, particularly when the Giulia team plays a role. The former Chez Henri area now houses a wonderland of worldwide, monsoonal pricing: marinated mussels with green tomato salsa, Maine lobster spaghetti, smoked fish rillette, and green crab custard. It’s the sort of place where you ought to bring a large group of people so you can share more plates. Try saving space for treats, which does include extraordinary options like miso peanut gelato and hazelnut financier.

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address: 1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

OPEN HOURS: tue-sat: 5pm-9:30pm

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15.Chickadee

The monsoonal menu at this Seaport hub, titled after the state bird of Massachusetts, is Mediterranean-inspired but uses ingredients obtained from domestic farms, markets, and producers. Starters like kohlrabi tzatziki bring the finest of both worlds together. Lunch concentrates on pitas; try the fried hake with pickled peppers and zhoug. Dinner offers even more; pasta meals are a main attraction, with meals such as littleneck clams with green harissa or gnocchi with smoked chestnut. Fresh ingredients, such as snap peas, roasted red peppers, and jasmine, are used in creative cocktails.

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address: 21 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210, United States

OPEN HOURS: Sat: 5pm–10 pm/ Sun-thu: 5pm–9 pm/ Fri: 5pm–10 pm

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16.Dakzen

Dakzen, an Eater Boston Fast-Casual Restaurant of the Year, is located in Somerville’s Davis Square. With a subscription service that falls somewhere between counter-service and full-service and a menu that doesn’t shy away from heat and funk, the crowded, well-lit restaurant exudes a joyful turmoil. Those who are acquainted with the broadness of Thai varieties — beyond Thai-American takeout essentials — will be thrilled to find excellent renditions of them here, and newcomers will soon realize what they’ve been going wrong. The khao soi, tom yum noodle soup, and ba mee moo dang are standouts.

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address: 195 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144, United States

OPEN HOURS: mon-fri: 11am-9pm/ sat: 12pm-10pm/ sun: 12pm-9pm

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17.No.9 Park

Without a hesitation, the finest restaurant in town for surf and turf is No.9 Park. They’ve been providing delicious dishes to their regular customers for over 20 years. You’ll fully comprehend once you try meals like Hokkaido scallop crudo or prune-stuffed gnocchi with foie gras. Other delectable dishes include rosemary tagliatelle with crab, hazelnuts, and chorizo vinaigrette. Alternatively, stick to their classic grilled bavette steak, which is always prepared to excellence.

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address: 9 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108, United States

OPEN HOURS: wed-sun: 5pm-9pm

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18.MIDA

Begin with the garlicky, pillowy focaccia. The sticky-sweet coated duck wings come next. Finally, pasta—gnocchi cacio e pepe or spaccatelli al pesto are delicious. While chef Douglass Williams plans to open a new Mida in Newton and Apizza, a casual pizza counter in Boston’s West End, in 2021, he and his staff members are still working carb-y brilliance at the authentic Mida in Boston. The service is friendly, the servings are filling, and the noodles are delicious.

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address: 782 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118, United States

OPEN HOURS: mon-fri: 4pm-10pm/ sat: 10:30am-2:30pm, 4pm-11pm/ sun: 10:30am-2:30pm, 4pm-10pm

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19.LITTLE WHALE OYSTER BAR

In Boston, French food can be excessively blended with haute cuisine, so Little Whale Oyster Bar  symbolizes a sophisticated and still unfussy strategy. Classic French dishes include sautéed mussels with leeks and fennel, streak frites cooked with beef from famed Cambridge butcher Savenor’s, and a fall-off-the-bone leg of lamb. Unusual meals on the menu include an indulgent caviar omelette and veal sweetbreads with mustard aioli and shaved peaches. Try  the secret off-menu lamb burger if you come for lunch. Even in a city known for not allowing happy hours, there are opportunities to save money if you look in the right places. Explore on Wednesdays for “Date Night,” when the kitchen provides a special discount prix-fixe dinner for two.

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address: 314 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, United States

OPEN HOURS: sun-thu: 11:30am-9:30pm/ fri-sat: 11:30am- 10:30pm

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20.Cobble

Emily Vena, the chef and creator, is reinvention the dinner party on the second floor of the Coolidge Corner Arcade. It’s as similar to a private venue as you can get with four tables, one seating, 12 guests, and BYOB. The different seasons vegetable haul inspires the five-course, prix-fixe Italian menu. Right now, the menu includes harvest Caesar, butternut mac & cheese, wagyu polpette, and pumpkin cake; in the summer, expect spinach dip and berry crumble.

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address: Second Floor 318 Harvard Street Ste 38 & 39, Brookline, MA 02446, United States

OPEN HOURS: thu-sat: 7am-10pm

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