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A photo of Terra - Eataly Boston restaurant
1. Terra - Eataly Boston
4.3
Awesome(3839)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay
Booked 115 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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2. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3482)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Back Bay
Booked 104 times today
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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3. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center
4.5
Awesome(3533)
Price: Expensive
• American • Back Bay
Booked 121 times today
Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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4. Porto
4.8
Exceptional(1889)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 9 times today
Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.
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5. La Voile
4.8
Exceptional(5545)
Price: Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 34 times today
La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.
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6. MIDA - South End
4.7
Exceptional(2793)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South End
Booked 55 times today
MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.
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7. South End Buttery
4.4
Awesome(2418)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • South End
Booked 42 times today
South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!
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8. Beehive
4.6
Exceptional(7173)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 91 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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9. Bistro du Midi
4.6
Exceptional(4610)
Price: Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 50 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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10. Bar Mezzana
4.8
Exceptional(1449)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 43 times today
Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

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  • Kyleigh
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was incredible, the biscuits are a must have ! We also got the wings, brisket Mac and cheese, green salad, and the beignets. Everything was excellent. I highly recommend the heatwave for a drink if you like a little spice , very good.
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    Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
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    4.6
  • RamonaVIP
    Indiana •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fabulous food - the Branzino was just so delicate and tasty. Big portions. Chocolate chip cookie was the best dessert! Also the cocktails were nicely done and the service was absolutely amazing, 5 stars all the way.
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    PortoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.8
  • JaneVIP
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had a great experience! We were celebrating a friends engagement and the service was unmatched!
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    Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay
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    4.5
  • Phoebe
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I visited on Valentine’s Day and loved the cozy ambiance with beautiful plant decorations. I ordered the 3 Valentine’s specials: the beet gnocchi, beet burrata, and cod dish, along with the cooked oysters. All were delicious though I was a bit disappointed with the beet burrata, as it had a very tiny amount of cubed beets and at first believed they forgot the beets on the dish. For dessert I had the tiramisu which was fantastic!
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    Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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    4.3
  • Maureen
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    La Voile is always a delight but yesterday they went above and beyond. They handed out fresh roses as we arrived and took Polaroid photos tableside to commemorate the day. The Valentines Menu was sublime only matched by the superb service.
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    La VoilePrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay
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    4.8

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