Best Authentic Restaurants in Brighton

202 restaurants available nearby

1. Peka

4.6

Exceptional(108)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Brighton

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Peka Restaurant – your ultimate destination for a tantalizing culinary adventure to the heart of Brighton. We invite you to indulge in the rich flavors, vibrant culture, and lively atmosphere that define our Latin food restaurant. From mouthwatering Venezuelan dishes to delightful drinks and exhilarating live music, Sabor Latino promises an unforgettable experience for all your senses.

2. Bar Vlaha

4.8

Exceptional(764)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 76 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

3. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(89)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 32 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

4. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1788)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 76 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

5. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1802)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 22 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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6. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6424)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 204 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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7. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5

Awesome(3442)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 116 times today

Buttermilk & Bourbon is a genuine Southern restaurant in Boston. It's praised for its unique, delicious dishes, with reviewers saying 'the food was not only imaginative but very tasty' and 'felt like we were in New Orleans'. The ambiance, service, and value consistently receive high ratings, making it a well-loved place for a Southern experience.

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8. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(1587)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Brookline

Booked 38 times today

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine is an authentic Japanese restaurant in Brookline, MA. The customers rave about the 'authentic Japanese food and ambience' and the 'fantastic sushi.' The restaurant's interior decor, which includes authentic Japanese elements, enhances the overall dining experience. With reviews consistently praising the 'amazing food' and 'outstanding service,' it's clear that FuGaKyu provides a genuine taste of Japan in the heart of Massachusetts.

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9. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.6

Exceptional(2682)

Price: Expensive

• French • South End

Booked 45 times today

With a casual atmosphere and a classic menu, Petit Robert Bistro feels like an authentic French bistro. Established in 2005 in the South End of Boston, Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in the neighborhood! Our patio is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places in Boston. Our Chef Chris Ipus HAS created an authentic and very interesting menu that changes every season.Bon Appetit!

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10. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5

Awesome(284)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Back Bay

Booked 33 times today

Bab Al-Yemen Boston is a gem for authentic Yemeni cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'authenticity and richness of the flavors' and the 'highest-quality ingredients'. One reviewer described it as a 'unique experience designed to serve as a hub of Yemeni culture'. The restaurant takes pride in its traditional recipes and decor, creating an immersive experience for customers. The food, service, and ambiance consistently receive high ratings, making it a go-to spot for those looking for a truly authentic Yemeni dining experience.

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RichardVIP
Greater Boston •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
For anyone who has visited Thailand this is what you wished all American Thai restaurants strived to achieve, much less accomplish
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MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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4.7
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Bianka
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is always amazing every time we come here. Service is great too. Can’t say enough good things. If you’re looking for an authentic Greek experience and incredible food, come to this place!
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Bar VlahaPrice: Moderate• Greek• Brookline
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4.8
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Berwald
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
ALWAYS look forward to dining at Giulia. Consistently great food and staff. The linguine last night with scallop was a highlight. Love!
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.8
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Erin
Houston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The space exudes a warm, inviting energy, striking the perfect balance between liveliness and intimacy. The food and service were nothing short of phenomenal, making it an ideal spot for a memorable date night.
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KrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay
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4.8
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brennanVIP
Baja California Sur •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY-service was attentive and friendly, food and drinks were DELICIOUS and came in a very lovely presentation as well as were prepared perfectly, atmosphere was very creative and warm and wonderfully decorated, and the staff were all so attentive and polite-We LOVED IT! We came all the way from Medford after hearing about it, and it was well worth the effort! We definitely will be back!
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PekaPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• Brighton
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4.6

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202 restaurants available nearby

1. Peka

2. Bar Vlaha

3. Mahaniyom

4. Krasi

5. Giulia Restaurant

6. Trattoria Il Panino

7. Buttermilk & Bourbon

8. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

9. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

10. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

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