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Neptune’s menu hints at Italian, but you’ll also find elements of Mexican, French, Southern and old-fashioned New England. The impressive raw bar and…
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South End & Chinatown
This super-hip Asian spot blends Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines, which means delicious dumplings, spicy stir-fries and oodles of noodles. The…
South End & Chinatown
Tucked away in Bay Village, this hole-in-the-wall gem of a corner sandwich shop does amazing things between two slices of bread. There are only eight…
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…
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This vast glass-fronted waterfront complex offers three different restaurant concepts on three floors. Our favorite is the 1st floor – a casual restaurant…
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Upon arrival at Yvonne's, staff will usher you discreetly through closed doors into a hidden 'modern supper club.' The spectacular space artfully blends…
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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:…
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Here is a surprising hole-in-the-wall Korean gem, where two brothers serve up traditional deliciousness from their ancestral homeland. Favorites include…
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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…
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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…
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…
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)…
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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…
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…
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Seductive Pomodoro offers a super-intimate, romantic setting (reservations are essential). The food is simple but perfectly prepared: fresh pasta, spicy…
South End & Chinatown
This South End enoteca (wine bar) recreates an Italian dining experience with authenticity and innovation, serving up salumi (cured meats), antipasti,…
Boston
Every meal at Scopa starts with delectable, warm Italian flatbread, served with a selection of olive oils for dipping. This is just a teaser of the…
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In the heart of the new Seaport District, set in a sharp, postindustrial space, this place offers a dozen types of raw oysters and clams, alongside an…
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Of all the reasons to dine at Reelhouse, the cuisine is near the bottom of the list. The seafood and pub fare is usually pretty good. But you likely won't…
South End & Chinatown
The crust of a Picco pizza undergoes a two-day process of cold fermentation before it goes into the oven and then into your mouth. The result is a thin…
South End & Chinatown
Patrons flock to this casually cool oyster bar to get in on the raw delicacies offered by chef Barbara Lynch. Sit at the marble bar or outside on the…
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A new concept in dining, Spyce is the brainchild of four hungry MIT grads, who teamed up with a Michelin-starred chef. The food is all prepared in a…
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Boston Bruins posters and neon beer signs constitute the decor here. A gruff waitress might offer a menu, but there is really no point. You come here for…
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Locale has recently started to appear on lists of Boston's best pizzas. It's a modern affair, with strikingly minimalist decor and some surprising…
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Modern and minimalist, this brainchild of Barbara Lynch fits right in to this up-and-coming urban 'hood. At the sportello, or lunch counter, suited…
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Europe meets South America at this Italian restaurant with a Peruvian twist. So, for example, gnocchi is made from cassava root, salmon fillet is…
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The queen of North End pizzerias is the legendary Pizzeria Regina, famous for brusque but endearing waitstaff and crispy, thin-crust pizza. Thanks to the…
South End & Chinatown
The Buttery is a three-in-one affair, featuring a comfy cafe side-by-side with a restaurant and market. The cafe has counter service, outdoor seating and…
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Boston's favorite celebrity chef Barbara Lynch has outdone herself at this high-class conglomeration of classic European cuisine and modern American…
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Ruka Restobar is all about Nikkei – the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. Look for intriguing sushi creations, several kinds of ceviche and other…
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Flour implores patrons to ‘make life sweeter…eat dessert first!’ It’s hard to resist at this pastry-lover’s paradise. If you can't decide – and it can be…
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Big buckets of crabs (snow, king, Dungeness etc), steamers dripping in lemon and butter, paper plates piled high with all things fried, pitchers of ice…
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A Southie tradition since 1951, Sullivan's is beloved for hot dogs in the casing, known as 'Sully's snappers.' In 60-plus years, the price of those dogs…
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Although owner Paul Freddura long ago added a few tables and an open kitchen, this shoebox fish joint still retains the atmosphere of a retail fish market…
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It's not often that we recommend leaving Chinatown for Chinese food, but Gene's is only a few blocks away. And it's worth the detour to this unassuming…
South End & Chinatown
Offering a hands-on approach to dinner, 'shabu-shabu' is also known as hot-pot cuisine, where you cook your meal at your table in a big family-style pot…
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Dating to 1885, the Marliave has all of its vintage architectural quirks still intact, from the mosaic floor to the tin ceilings. The wide-ranging menu…
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The Zanti family has been fishing for three generations, so they definitely know their stuff. A relatively recent addition is this retail fish market,…
South End & Chinatown
Only in the South End does the neighborhood butcher shop double as an elegant eatery and wine bar. The cases filled with tantalizing cuts of meat, fresh…