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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea, Boston, MA

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

4.8
4.8
548 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is a full service tearoom in Downtown Boston specializing in English style afternoon tea service. Steps from Government Center and the Freedom Trail, an experience at Silver Dove includes a pot of tea and a curated selection of finger foods. The food is a set menu and fixed price consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, cakes, scones, macarons and other pastries which rotate seasonally.

We offer 90 minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are available up to six weeks in advance. We can accommodate parties of up to six guests on weekends, and parties of up to twelve guests Wednesday through Friday.

We serve a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions from around the world and of various styles. We also provide a selection of craft cocktails and mocktails, as well as sparkling and still wines.

Our kitchen is completely gluten free (and oat free). We are independently owned and operated.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 203-1223
  • Website
    http://www.silverdovetea.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
  • Area
    Faneuil Hall
  • Cross Street
    Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Afternoon Tea

Includes a pot of tea of your choice and:

  • StandardUSD 48.00

    • With Wine or CocktailUSD 56.00

      Savory

      • Cucumber Sandwich

        cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dill

        • Coronation Chicken

          vadouvan, crème fraiche, sultana

          • Parsnip Soup

            lamb bacon, potato, leek

            • Beef Confit

              pão de queijo, mushroom duxelles, lemon tarragon aïoli

              Scone

              • Currant Scone

                strawberry jam, clotted cream

                Sweet

                • Bakewell Tart

                  frangipane, raspberry rose jam

                  • Genmaicha Eclair

                    chocolate ganache, genmaicha cremeux

                    • Peppermint Macaron

                      almond macaron, peppermint ganache

                      • Speculaas Cake

                        almond sponge, apricot jam, coconut mousse

                        Last updated: 5 December 2024

                        What 548 people are saying

                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                        4.8
                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.6Food
                        • 4.9Service
                        • 4.7Ambience
                        • 4.5Value

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                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea offers a charming escape with a cozy atmosphere and attentive service. It stands out for its "thoughtfully curated selection of teas" and "delicious gluten-free menu." Guests praise the "fantastic location" and "intimate vibe," making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for tea lovers in Boston.

                        548 Reviews

                        1. Mell

                          VIP

                          New York City

                          67 reviews

                          5.0

                          67 reviews

                          Dined 1 day ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We had a lovely time. Atmosphere was charming. Service was spot on.

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                        2. NHfoodie

                          Greater Boston

                          4 reviews

                          5.0

                          4 reviews

                          Dined 7 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Such a unique experience and the food was delicious! Love that it’s all GF!

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                        3. Lizanne

                          VIP

                          Greater Boston

                          12 reviews

                          5.0

                          12 reviews

                          Dined on 28 February 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We had a wonderful experience at the Silver Dove. The afternoon tea prior to our attendance at the Boston Ballet Swan Lake was perfect. We highly recommend this lovely location.

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                        4. Rachel

                          Salt Lake City

                          3 reviews

                          5.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined on 27 February 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Incredible service, presentation, and taste. Had an amazing selection of teas and allergy-friendly menus. Such a beautiful experience! Will definitely be back.

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                        5. KarenW

                          Greater Boston

                          7 reviews

                          5.0

                          7 reviews

                          Dined on 26 February 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          It was 3 of us, we went out for a special lunch and 2 of us are gluten intolerant and it was absolutely delicious! And everything was so special down to the little tea cups. Even the bathroom was extremely well decorated and super clean. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and we had a great time. Will be back again for sure!

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                        6. Stacey

                          Greater Boston

                          2 reviews

                          2.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined on 22 February 2025

                          1. Overall 2
                          2. Food 1
                          3. Service 3
                          4. Ambience 1
                           Had high hopes for this afternoon tea. Scored a last-minute reservation when the bookstore and library tea spots were closed and figured I would try. The food was not memorable. Definitely the worst afternoon tea I’ve went to -the thing good was there actual tea. Price at least was reasonable, but I would not recommend it. Would’ve rather pay more for better food.

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                        7. Stephanie

                          Greater Boston

                          10 reviews

                          5.0

                          10 reviews

                          Dined on 22 February 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Lovely afternoon Perfect ambience to celebrate We would definitely return

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                        8. Kate

                          Greater Boston

                          3 reviews

                          4.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined on 19 February 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 2
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          A lovely atmosphere, small and cozy. Especially on a cold winter day. Service was excellent. Only disappointment was the food. Scones were very good but all three tea sandwiches were dry—90% crunchy toast and 10% topping that was hard to taste. Onion soup was served in a cute demitasse cup but was mostly bread cubes. The tablespoon of soup was very tasty—so frustrating that it was only one bite. Not great value I’m sorry to say because I like being there.

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                        9. Ellen

                          Unspecified

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 17 February 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          What a charming, lovely escape in the middle of the city! Lovely decor but comfortable and casual at the same time. My teenager was afraid it would be dressy and stuffy, but not at all! Reasonable price for a very nice selection of tasty savories and sweets. Love that tip is included to support equal wages -!! I'm sure we'll be back.

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                        10. Heidi

                          VIP

                          Greater Boston

                          2 reviews

                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined on 17 February 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great spot for afternoon tea. Food was delicious, and the spot was very cozy. Very good for those with dietary restrictions - very accommodating!

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                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is rated 4.8 stars by 548 OpenTable diners.

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                        2 people
                        7:00 pm
                        Booked 15 times today
                        Google Map for Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

                        24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

                        Additional information

                        • Cross Street
                          Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
                        • Area
                          Faneuil Hall
                        • Hours of Operation
                          Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
                        • Price
                          $31 to $50
                        • Cuisines
                          Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
                        • Dining style
                          Casual Dining
                        • Dress code
                          Casual Dress
                        • Parking details
                          Street Parking
                        • Public transit
                          Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
                        • Payment Options
                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                        • Additional
                          Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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