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1. Pazza on Porter
4.7
Exceptional(250)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Boston
Booked 1 time 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
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. Terra - Eataly Boston
4.2
Awesome(3753)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay
Booked 92 times today
Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.
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4. Black Lamb
4.7
Exceptional(509)
Price: Moderate
• American • South End
Booked 27 times today
Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.
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5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston
4.3
Awesome(2104)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 102 times today
Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.
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6. The Playwright
4.8
Exceptional(166)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Boston
Booked 26 times today
From the minds behind the original Playwright Bar and situated on its familiar grounds, emerges the reimagined Playwright of 2024, epitomizing the ever-changing South Boston scene.Step into a new era as The Playwright undergoes a transformation, embracing the spirit of a classic pub while infusing it with contemporary flair. We seamlessly blend the charm of traditional hospitality with the sophistication of upscale comfort cuisine. Immerse yourself in our live music scene every Wednesday through Sunday. Experience emerging artists on Wednesdays, a cover band on Thursdays, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, and unwind with country music on Sundays.Join us as we raise our glasses to the next chapter of The Playwright.
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7. Bistro du Midi
4.7
Exceptional(4539)
Price: Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 74 times today
Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.
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8. Contessa - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(69)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 67 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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9. Trattoria Il Panino
4.5
Awesome(6375)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 202 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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10. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4
4.6
Exceptional(253)
Price: Very Expensive
• Pan-Asian • Seaport
Booked 43 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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  • Roberta
    Greater Boston •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a great meal. Our server, Alexandra, was terrific - very pleasant and efficient. It was a busy Saturday night, but we had no delays in ordering and our food came promptly and exactly as we had ordered it. Salad was fresh and crisp with tender grilled chicken, pasta dishes were tasty, pizza was good. Dessert (a kind of rich chocolate mousse was a special treat. Will definitely come again.
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    La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.3
  • Amanda
    Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was delicious and I loved the ambience. The cocktails were a bit pricey at $16-$20 but that seems to be the standard here in Boston. If you want to have a romantic and quiet evening I do recommend Terra. Our waiter also gave us a sweet cream gelato to celebrate my fiancé and I’s engagement! It was a great time!
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    Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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    4.2
  • Janet
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    All was great. I had the cheeseburger and it was delicious -- and big! My husband had the pork sandwich and he said that was terrific too! Thank you. I'm happy you are open for lunch!
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    Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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    4.7
  • Annavip
    Greater Boston •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Oct 2024
    We were coming from the airport and thought we haven’t been there in awhile, so we went and it was $10. Pasta night!!!! It was really good A great neighborhood restaurant
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    Pazza on PorterPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Boston
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    4.7
  • Marnie
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Sept 2024
    We had a great lunch. The meal was delicious. We ordered a variety of items to share and every bite was the best!! The wait staff was attentive and courteous, friendly, attentive. We sat on the patio with a dog and they brought water and often checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was fresh, hot and EXCELLENT!
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    La Hacienda RestPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Boston
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    4.8

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