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1. Prima
4.8
Exceptional(793)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Charlestown
Booked 80 times today
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.
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2. Union Oyster House
4.4
Awesome(8690)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Faneuil Hall
Booked 93 times today
The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.
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3. Trattoria Il Panino
4.5
Awesome(6453)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 206 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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4. Estella
4.2
Awesome(622)
Price: Expensive
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 71 times today
Estella Restaurant, a culinary gem in downtown Boston, invites you to an exceptional dining experience that fuses flavors from diverse cultures. Founded by George Brandão in tribute to his extraordinary mother, Estella—a beacon of love and dedication—the restaurant embodies unity and diversity at its core. Our signature dish, the Famous Worrell Oxtail Rasta Pasta, is a harmonious blend of tender oxtail and vibrant Caribbean spices, a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors. Estella has been featured in prestigious publications such as Eater Boston's Best Restaurants in Downtown Crossing and Best Cocktail Bars in Boston. Located steps away from iconic landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic Freedom Trail, Estella is the perfect destination for locals and visitors seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Join us, where every dish tells a story and every moment celebrates culture, unity, and culinary artistry.
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5. Ciao Roma
4.8
Exceptional(1053)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 38 times today
Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.
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6. Contessa - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(99)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 52 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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7. Riccardo's
4.5
Awesome(2740)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 29 times today
Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime. In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.
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8. Mare
4.6
Exceptional(2927)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 37 times today
Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine. Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.
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9. Arya Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(2758)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 27 times today
Located in Boston's historic North End, Arya Trattoria features a mix of modern and old world Italian cuisine while paying homage to Massimo family roots from abruzzi influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meats, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like limoncello marinated shrimp, Cavetelli con Agnello, and massimo's grandmother's Porchetta
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10. Margeaux Supper Parlor
4.4
Awesome(90)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 57 times today
Margeaux Supper Parlor presents a novel way to experience dinner by telling stories through cuisine. Guests are encouraged to order a themed trio of dishes, larger than tapas and smaller than big plates, to better experience the menu and recreate the familial bonhomie we associate with supper at grandma’s (when you were urged to try a bite of everything!). Recommended wine pairings are served in collections to mirror the entree trios. Margeaux Supper Parlor serves New American cuisine, blending dishes inspired by the two most historic port cities in the country: New Orleans and Boston. Dinner plates include: Tomato & Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs (topped with a fried Maine oyster), Lamb Lollipops with cherry reduction, Pumpkin Ravioli, Beef Wellington, Shrimp & Boursin Grits, and Maple Bourbon Steak Tips.Brunch is also served in themed collections and includes items such as: Quiche Lorraine, Fried Chicken & Sweet Corn Waffle, Eggs Benedict, and a Black Forrest Waffle.

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