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1. Pazza on Porter
4.8
Exceptional(254)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Boston
Booked 4 times today
Pazza On Porter offers Italian-American cuisine with homemade pasta, dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and a great cocktail program featuring all cocktails made in-house. Visit Pazza to experience social dining with an energetic atmosphere.
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2. La Hacienda Rest
4.8
Exceptional(31)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Boston
Booked 2 times today
Only accepting walk ins on the weekends and Friday dinner as well, call restaurant for availability. La Hacienda Restaurant serves Mexican and El Salvadorian food. It has live music, a full bar and it is open late until 2 am. La Hacienda Restaurant serves fresh home cooking style food every day. There is an all-you-can-eat buffet on Saturday and Sunday. It has an English and Spanish menu.Appetizers include buffalo wings, Salvadorian enchiladas, picada and queso fundido. Choose from traditional Mexican dishes like burritos, tacos, nachos or flautas served with a side of rice and beans. Other food is available including fish and seafood plates, soups, carne asada, bistec encebollado and your choice of fajitas.
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3. Bricco
4.6
Exceptional(6104)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 125 times today
Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.
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4. Trattoria Il Panino
4.5
Awesome(6508)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 160 times today
Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.
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5. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4
4.7
Exceptional(294)
Price: Very Expensive
• Pan-Asian • Seaport
Booked 37 times today
Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA
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6. Toro
4.7
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • South End
Booked 45 times today
Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.
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7. Comfort Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(671)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Dorchester
Booked 19 times today
Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.- Patio dining: patio reservations are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Our patios are partially covered protecting from light to moderate rain and light wind. - Timing: dinner's last seating is at 8:45pm and brunch's last seating is at 1:30pm. Your table is reserved for 90 mins for parties of 1-5 guests and 2 hrs for parties of 6+ guests.
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8. Beehive
4.6
Exceptional(7176)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 71 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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9. Contessa - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(115)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 46 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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10. Waverly Kitchen and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(383)
Price: Expensive
• American • Charlestown
Booked 59 times today
Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go. Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, house made pastrami hash, rotating coffee menu and refreshing, creative cocktails. Voted Boston Magazine's 2024 Best Brunch in Boston!Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

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  • Maggie
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Pricey. Lots of ice in drinks. Smaller Portions
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    Rosa Mexicano - BostonPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Seaport
    •
    4.2
  • GraceVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We've been sleeping on this restaurant - we walk by it almost every day and somehow have never been in. Finally popped in last night for date night and it was incredible! Food was spectacular, service was solid, vibe was great. Definitely recommend!
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    MoecaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cambridge
    •
    4.8
  • Alan
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Excellent food and amazing service. This was my first time in Boston and went to Strega North End on the recommendation of a friend. It will always be a go-to place whenever I'm in Boston. You won't be disappointed.
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    Strega North EndPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
    •
    4.5
  • Ellen
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 17, 2025
    What a charming, lovely escape in the middle of the city! Lovely decor but comfortable and casual at the same time. My teenager was afraid it would be dressy and stuffy, but not at all! Reasonable price for a very nice selection of tasty savories and sweets. Love that tip is included to support equal wages -!! I'm sure we'll be back.
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    Silver Dove Afternoon TeaPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Faneuil Hall
    •
    4.8
  • Katie
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 11, 2025
    Such a fun spot. Drinks and dishes are creative and delicious. Reasonable prices for this quality of food/cocktails in the heart of Boston. Will return with friends and coworkers!
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    Moon BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Back Bay
    •
    4.8

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