Massachusetts
This takeout kitchen has the cheapest lobster-in-the-rough on the Neck. Your beast comes on a tray with melted butter, a fork and a wet wipe for cleanup…
Must-see restaurants in Massachusetts
Charlestown
This casual hipster hangout is a local favorite thanks to its enticing menu of small plates and pizzas, not to mention the excellent, oft-changing…
Cape Cod
This buzzing bistro and tequila bar brings a little year-round heat to the Main St scene, with a big selection of margaritas and tequilas, and a menu of…
Cape Cod
You'll need a reservation (or to be pals with Martin at the front) most nights of the week at this beloved Italian restaurant. The basic central Italian…
Massachusetts
When the Food Network came to Essex to weigh in on the fried-clam debate for the show Food Feud, the winner was JT Farnham, thanks to the crispiness of…
Massachusetts
You'll have to climb five flights of stairs, plus a 6ft ladder. And you'll have to bring your own bottle of wine. At the top, you'll dine in complete…
South End & Chinatown
Who knew that raw fish could be so exciting? Here, each piece of nigiri or sashimi is dripped with something unexpected but exquisite, from burgundy…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
Island Creek claims to unite farmer, chef and diner in one space – and what a space it is. It serves up the region’s finest oysters, along with other…
Streetcar Suburbs
True to its name, this gem has only 10 tables (you’ll need to reserve one of them).
Boston
This vast glass-fronted waterfront complex offers three different restaurant concepts on three floors. Our favorite is the 1st floor – a casual restaurant…
Cambridge
A half-mile north of Harvard Square, this intimate Italian restaurant opened in 2012 to universal acclaim. Chef Michael Pagliarini's sophisticated,…
Boston
Upon arrival at Yvonne's, staff will usher you discreetly through closed doors into a hidden 'modern supper club.' The spectacular space artfully blends…
Boston
This dim, inviting bar is a perfect place to settle in for a Dark & Stormy on a dark and stormy night. The fare is bar food like you've never had before:…
Boston
Here is a surprising hole-in-the-wall Korean gem, where two brothers serve up traditional deliciousness from their ancestral homeland. Favorites include…
South Shore
Legend has it that when the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they were dying for a burger. Finally, after 400 years, KKatie is fulfilling this wish. And…
Pioneer Valley
This popular sourdough bakery serves pastries in the morning, pies and pizza slices at lunch, whole pizzas to take out from 5:30pm Wednesday through…
Boston
Three generations of women from the Merola family are now working to bring you Boston’s most authentic Italian pastries. Many claim that Maria makes the…
The Berkshires
Don’t be put off by the out-of-town location, nor by the deceptively casual interior. Folks travel from New York and Boston to sample Tom and Elizabeth…
Back Bay
This bar serves up delightfully modern yet still authentic Latin American fare in its funky downstairs digs, where exposed brick walls are covered with…
The Berkshires
Raised in an Iowa farm family, chef Dan Smith was a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in the Berkshires. His restaurant turns out a fine Italian–New…
Boston
Paper plates, cans of soda, Sicilian pizza. This lunchtime legend (and 2018 James Beard Award winner!) closes as soon as the slices are gone. And…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Understated and elegant, this modern restaurant is an anomaly in historic Concord – but that's a good thing. The menu – short but sweet – features…
Pioneer Valley
Locavores rave about this burger joint on Main St, where every effort is made to use locally sourced beef and produce. Burger-masters turn out eight tasty…
South End & Chinatown
True to its Spanish spirit, Toro is bursting with energy, from the open kitchen to the communal butcher-block tables. The menu features simple but sublime…
Back Bay
This elegant spot pairs an old-fashioned concept (the `fish house') with thoroughly modern presentations of local seafood, from bluefish to swordfish and…
South End & Chinatown
Xiao long bao. That’s all the Chinese you need to know to take advantage of the specialty at the Gourmet Dumpling House (or GDH, as it is fondly called)…
Boston
There's a lot to look at when you sit down at Carmelina's, whether you face the busy open kitchen or the massive windows overlooking Hanover St. This…
South End & Chinatown
This place is essentially unmarked from the street, tucked into a tiny, cramped food court, sharing the space with a few other takeout places. There's…
Boston's Western Suburbs
This is a cheese shop, as it claims, with an excellent selection of imported and local cheese, as well as wine and other specialty food items. But the…
South Shore
Plymouth is loving this gastropub, located on the main drag. The space is modern yet cozy, while the food is locally sourced and inventively prepared…
Boston's Western Suburbs
Dating from the 19th century, this local dairy specializes in delectable ice cream, and frozen yogurt that tastes like delectable ice cream. If prices…
Streetcar Suburbs
This small space is not only a tapas bar, but also a bookstore and music store. It all feels like you are eating, browsing books and listening to music in…
The Berkshires
Bagels by day, brews by night. Tasty bagel sandwiches are served for breakfast and lunch; then there's a dozen different beers on tap – most of them…
South End & Chinatown
This is a tiny place with counter service, blackboard menu and a-MAZ-ing chocolate chip cookies. The sandwiches are also delish, especially the eggs…
Massachusetts
When there's a chill in the air, nothing warms body and soul like a bowl of hot soup. It's not much to look at, but the New England Soup Factory offers 10…
Massachusetts
Only one vestige of the 'old' Revere Beach remains: the world-famous Kelly's Roast Beef, which has been around since 1951 and still serves up the best…
Boston
Seductive Pomodoro offers a super-intimate, romantic setting (reservations are essential). The food is simple but perfectly prepared: fresh pasta, spicy…
Kenmore Square & Fenway
If your budget is tight, don't miss this chance to fill up on Boston's best burritos, tacos and tortas, made with the freshest ingredients. The tacos de…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
This swanky place has been around since 1998, but it still tops many fine-dining lists. Chef-owner Barbara Lynch has now cast her celebrity-chef spell all…
South End & Chinatown
This South End enoteca (wine bar) recreates an Italian dining experience with authenticity and innovation, serving up salumi (cured meats), antipasti,…
