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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.6
4.6
2899 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 51 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine.
Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6273
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mare offers a delightful dining experience with its "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Known for its exquisite seafood, the restaurant features standout dishes like the "best Cacio e Pepe" and a variety of fresh oysters. The vibrant atmosphere and charming outdoor patio make it a North End favorite.

2,899 Reviews
  1. Paige

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to dine last night and it was more than I expected!! Staff so friendly and attentive, nice atmosphere and food. Definitely highly recommended. Best north end oysters and pasta!!

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  2. Katherin

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best spot to have seafood at the North End. Service was excellent, everyone very attentive , the atmosphere was great and the food was delicious , especially the stuffed lobster, highly recommended.

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  3. Marcelle

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mare is my favorite restaurant in Boston! They have the freshest seafood, coziest vibe, amazing service. Never disappoints.

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  4. Jim

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food service and ambiance were perfect. Highly recommend. Good take !!

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  5. Olivia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best food and amazing service!! Love it so much that this is my second time eating here and I brought my family for them to experience. They were all raving about it!

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  6. Salvatore

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Nosey place. High background noise when you depend on hearing sids. Our waiter, Gaetano, was superb.

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  7. maddie

    Naples

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at Mare was more than a meal; it was an experience! We visited Mare in December for my husband's birthday. It had been recommended to me by the person sitting next to me on the flight to Boston, who is a local and familiar with the restaurants. We made reservations in advance and our table was ready when we arrived. The ambiance was lively and fun, the service was superb as was the food. The seafood was fresh and the flavours delicious. I highly recommend!

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  8. Paige

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mare was amazing as always! Never disappoint. Best oyster everrrr

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  9. Joseph

    VIP

    Miami

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my fav place! Never disappointed, great food and service. We will be back, thanks to all the staff for let us feel so welcome.

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  10. robert

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Absolutely delicious food but the VERY LOUD music made the experience less than enjoyable. If you can handle loud music, the food is worth the experience.

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FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2899 OpenTable diners.

Mare does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Mare

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hanover street
  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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