The best Octopus in Boston | Sluurpy updated in April

"Very unique dining experience!! My Wife and I had dinner there last night and loved it. What an unusual restaurant with interesting dishes (mostly..."

Lorna Bo

Uni

91/100 (2535 ratings)

"Phenomenal meal, I've eaten all over the world and this meal is in the top 3 of the best meals I've ever had. This meal, a meal in Paris, and a meal..."

Thomas Francis Ridgley III

"I went to Clio on Friday, April 3rd, and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! The service, ambiance, food, and drinks were all..."

Steph Krawczyk

"The atmosphere at Uni was awesome, and our server (Nicole) was excellent. They have a great Sake menu if that’s what you’re into, but the food..."

Michael Tatchio

"I was very excited to go to this restaurant (and this is my first review ever). Loved loved loved it. I have never had caviar before and my Bf..."

Becca Hrabec

"Beautiful space. Excellent, knowledgeable service. Spectacular, flavorful, innovative food and cocktails. So creative, so delicious and so fun. If..."

Stephanie Thomas

"Amazing meal, great service! Highly..."

Laura Fuertes

"The environment, food, spirits and staff are all just amazing. Red bluefish is my absolute favorite. Whether it is sushi, sides or soups, they do it..."

Jessie Arnold

"Amazing. One of the most unique cuisines in the city! The food is not traditional but it is out of this world delicious! You have to be open to try..."

Ashley Nicole

"Very good meal. The sushi was fresh. The service was great. The most memorable experience was the time that I spent at the bar. I had a blast. The..."

Michael Risbano

"In Boston for vacation. First time at UNI. Won't be my last. Food was fantastic. Service was great. And the Spicy Tuna/Fois Gras Tataki is a must!..."

Jason Brown

"Excellente table. Un vrai gastro japonais. Seul bémol : tres bruyant..."

Carine Rebstock-Fontana

"Excellent service! Food was excellent as well. Tried many items with my wife and all were..."

Nevin Benjamin

"The food here was incredible. Elegant without being stuffy. The service staff was knowledgeable and very helpful in picking out items to try. The..."

Joel Zea

"The bar was a little tight for seating, but otherwise what a MAGICAL experience! Holy cow! Cannot possibly recommend enough the Madai - sea bream,..."

Ya'el Carmel

"I’ve already made another reservation! It took us a minute to order since we had to look up some of the ingredients, but everything we did end up..."

Fariba Shamim

"First time in Boston, and shockingly the food here has been really bad. But Uni is an exception. Amazing food. Loved it. I wouldn't call it a..."

Rajeev Sharma

"Wowww loved sitting outside. My date had the Emotional Detachment which was robust and balanced, full flavored of love. I had the salted Nonalcoholic..."

Ross Todd

"Loved the yellowtail and the spicy tuna maki and for dessert definitely try the valrhona mouse!! I also tried the chicken boa but it wasn’t my..."

Aisha 27

"I loved eating at Uni! The vibe was really cool and the seating outside was wonderful. The food was a 8.5/10, super creative while still being..."

Adam Amin

"Not your average sushi restaurant. The food is amazing visually and tastes. Service is impeccable and a new go to night..."

Neil Bradley

"Start to finish one of our favorite experiences in a while! Jen was great! She was fun and had fantastic recommendations! Really made us feel..."

Jenna E. Bowers

"Our dinner at Uni was an incredible experience with a phenomenal world tour of flavors. They are not restricted to one style and pull from various..."

Erich D.

Bar Mezzana

91/100 (1952 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was blown away by my experience at Bar Mezzana. The crudo was to die for! I highly recommend it. We also tried the pork belly, a few pastas,..."

Nich John

"Excellent food and service.. The ramp and ricotta bruschetta , lobster pasta and the chocolate mousse cake were fabulous. Nice atmosphere. At full..."

Alison Klein

"This is not the place to be if you just want to go out for dinner. This is thé place to go for a food festa, a food extravaganza where each dish..."

Donna Flankenflinken

"Although a bit expensive it was delicious. We had the chicken under brick and the salmon. Quite yummy. Excellent attentive service. Our water glasses..."

Claudia Civitella Stern

"Wonderful Brunch yesterday on Mothers Day! Bar Mezzana never disappoints!! Loved the scrambled egg crostini with caviar and the double cheeseburger..."

Vera Larson

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Very creative menu! The heirloom tomato salad was spectacular, as was the pasta. The blueberry desert was delicate and..."

Marc Summers

"Best new addition to the food scene! Celebrated their one year anniversary with Heather and Colin...Time flies when you're eating good food, drinking..."

David M DeMarco

"They have a pre-set dinner and wine option; totally chef's choice. Takes the decision out of picking something and a great amount of delicious foods!..."

Alan Goldsmith

"Had a great experience today! Decor fabulous; food over the top....tiramisu...,out of this world! Thank you Heather, Colin and your staff for the..."

Marianne Apice

"We went here for the first time last night for “Palentines “ Day dinner, and it won’t be our last!!!! The service was great, the food was..."

Lindy Fitzsimmons

"Been three times now twice with a foodie friend and most recently with my girlfriend, sister and her fiancé and bar mezzana never disappoints. Wine..."

Mike Maagero

"I love the vibe at Bar Mezzana! The staff in friendly and inviting ~ unpretentious ~ food and drinks marry beautifully! Lovely every time we go ~..."

Lucy Dearborn

"This place was absolutely unbelievable!!!! The food exquisite and outstanding. Freshness and uniqueness breathes into the menu with a dining room..."

Ruvin Bogati

"Totally blew my mind! The whole staff was excited, friendly, laid back, and passionate. The restaurant itself has a bright, open, lively atmosphere..."

Tanner Dean

"It's excellent food , fresh tasting crudos , salmon crudo wow , we ordered the family style it's awesome , the service staff wonderful..."

Elsa Agnite Kosticzak

"Awesome experience, memorable meal. Crudos were spectacular, great pastas, entrees and deserts. Service was super on point and knowledgable will..."

Patrick Buchanan

"Went for brunch on a rainy cloudy Sunday...atmosphere was upbeat with 70's vibe music...service staff upbeat and knowledgeable..Bloody Mary was just..."

Margaret Heroux

"Amazing food!! Highly recommend the crudo..."

Anita Peša

"There is a reason Bar Mezzana is listed as one of the top restaurants in Boston. I came here for a work dinner and it was truly amazing. Each bite..."

Caroline Japic

"If the bolognese is an indicator of how good an Italian restaurant is, Bar Mezzana is it. Simply delicious, as was everything else we had. Great..."

Matthew Hurley

"Morgan was great server food was simply but lots flavor and on point FOH and BOH Thankyou for great time. I thing I didn't like was my table but we..."

Chef Charles

"Came here for an Italian brunch with friends and loved the vibe, food, and drinks!! The bucatini carbonara was very creamy from the egg yolk, so we..."

Proddy Sukcharoen

"We rented this space for a birthday party and it was fantastic. All the food was delicious! We had a bunch of apps and meals everyone loved theirs...."

Kyla Simpson

"Excellent service. While we were waiting for our table, we sat at the bar and Stephanie, the bartender, made me a delicious espresso martini. I was..."

Sarah Patt

"Very good pasta, 10/10 recommend the Orecchiette. They make it vegetarian with mushrooms if you ask. Olive oil cake with ricotta gelato was..."

Rashmi Patil

"Contemporary Italian place with average appetizers and great entrées. Recently took a visit on a Friday night where we found the place quite empty...."

Jea Kim

"Everything about this place is fantastic. Staff is so nice, and it has a very chic atmosphere. Went here for drinks and apps, sat outside. Great..."

Abbey K

"Really great food the octopus gnocci was fantastic. Especially loved their espresso martinis and the tiramisu is the best I've had outside Italy...."

Eric Puffer

"Italian done well, with good menu and drink choices. Psst focaccia w/ whipped feta and a Spritz is a great..."

John Troppy

"Great service and wonderful food! We had started with the Rosemary and Onion Focaccia with whipped feta- delicious- we ordered 2! For our main, my..."

Anna Bachman

"Nice spot with great food and cool vibe. For appetizers we choose salmon crudo (very good) and octopus (BEST octopus I've ever tried). As a main..."

Yuliya Samsonova

"Amazing Italian food. Almost everything is made fresh daily. The drinks are amazing and well worth it to just grab a couple. The bar menu is nice and..."

Michael Bernier

"Bar Mezzana is very good, but the pricing doesn't make too much sense. The raw fish is very good. We tried the yellow tail with grapefruit oil and..."

David Pakman

"Bar Mezzana is one incredible dining experience in the south end. The menu is small but not too small, and they back it up with some delicious food...."

Sophia E.

The Salty Pig

90/100 (3220 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pizza! Great atmosphere! We were told to try the Salty Pig pizza and we loved it. Parking may pose an issue, however there is a parking lot..."

Danille Calvo

"The Salty Pig had some delicious, easily-shareable food. They were also very flexible for a pair of vegetarians, and we still had plenty of cheesy..."

Benjamin Hack

"Fantastic overall experience with incredible staff! Found this place after meandering the Prudential Center mall, and now will have come back to the..."

aa1516 “Ani”

"Came here for dinner and ate at the bar - the IPA was very nice, I had a New England style but they also had a west coast option. The apps were..."

Caleb Nino

"We ate here twice when visiting for a week and really enjoyed it both times. Pizzas were excellent and the cocktails also quite good. Place was busy..."

Eric Liguori

"The combination of excellent food and fantastic service made this restaurant a wonderful visit. In fact it was so good, I stopped in for dinner and..."

Brian Taylor

"Great food. I had a sandwich and my friends both got different pizzas. We all enjoyed everything. Service was great. We got seated right away and our..."

Random Someone

"Very good cold cuts dishes here and outdoor seating made it a nice..."

Allen Widjaja

"We are vacationing in Boston and hit this place up. So far, The Salty Pig has been the highlight of our trip. The food was amazing! The charcuterie..."

Demi Sullivan

"One of my absolute favorite spots to eat in the city. Every visit feels like a homecoming. The staff is warm and personable, even at their busiest. I..."

k m

"Visiting Boston and stumbled upon this gem. Great service,full water glass continually,drink menu good. We shared a burata plate. Wow. Excellent..."

Foodandbevllc Largier

"We came here as snobby foodies from NYC and were not disappointed. The beet salad was served with dabs of a delicious crema. The Milanese was..."

Melanie Marin

"Not what you'd expect from a place named Salty Pig. It's NOT a Barbecue place. However, pork is heavily featured on various charcuterie boards and..."

Robert Higginbotham

"The food was excellent, and the waitstaff walked me through all the choices. Will go again if I am in town..."

Greg Petersen (gkpeter)

"Delicious! Will definitely come back, love the atmosphere, service and..."

Diego Lijeron

"We had dinner sitting by the bar and it was amazing. They have some of their in house meats which are a must. The service is friendly and..."

Victor Estrada

"Possibly the most delicious pizza of my life (no joke). The ladies had turkey sandwiches and they raved how good they were. Service was fast and..."

John F

"This is one the best restaurant we experienced in BOSTON. It is located next to a Simon mall and the train station. The food was amazing. The..."

Alysa Nguyen

"The service was fast and I liked both the food dishes, I will definitely go..."

Reetu

Salumeria Italiana

89/100 (959 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

"Cool place to visit when visiting the north end if you like homemade authentic Italian cold cuts and good cheeses. I’ve been here numerous times..."

Joe From RI

"I got the Donna panini, and it was delicious! The prosciutto and mozzarella were really good on there, and everybody in the store was really..."

Samuel Edmondson

"This place is amazing. One of the employees helped me find the perfect olive and cheese..."

Laura

"The smell of heavenly food hits you right as you open the door to this deli. I asked what they recommended for a great sandwich, and they did not..."

Meg Noble

"Clean storefront with a ton of Boston Northend history. Go there for the Italian Sandwiches and balsamic - you won’t regret..."

James Gabbert Jr

"Hands down best deli sub you’ll ever have. My lil brother and I went not just once but had to come back literally two hours later to get another..."

Mickie Simons (PurdyBirdy)

"My favorite Italian deli in Boston! They have the BEST prosciutto, mortadella and salami! They have the best subs I’ve ever had. They also have the..."

Theresa Fiumara

"What a great old school Italian place! When you walk in everything is clean and neatly organized. The staff immediately greeted us when we walked in...."

Rich L

"Amazing Italian sandwiches. We go every time we come to Boston. My Italian-American wife loves the sense of nostalgia from hearing the Italian older..."

Anthony Suh

"Great selection and customer service! They explain you everything about the cuts and make you want to come back! Piece of genuine Italy in Boston...."

Philomena Essex

Serafina

89/100 (1494 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Each dish was nicely presented and served. The food was freshly cooked and enjoyable. There were too many tomatoes in the sauce and too much sauce on..."

Lisa E

"Right off the bat the staff was very nice and respectful even though we were underdressed for such a beautiful venue. I felt by the end of the night..."

Cody Nieves

"The best grilled salmon I've tasted in a while, and the their salad was superb. The atmosphere was very nice until they started with the loud DJ,..."

Hamza Malik

"First time there with a group of 11. Crowded so noisy. They do have private areas for larger groups or you can ask when making a reservation. My..."

Joanne Torosian

"Very noisy inside the restaurant, but I love their berries tart very..."

P Princess (皮公主)

"Great food, great service, perfect for lunch or dinner. The patio dining is awesome and they are great about keeping the service quick if you’re..."

Jennifer McWhinnie

"Great place with delicious food and now during summer they have the concert series on T and R from 12-2pm which is lovely when sitting..."

Daniel “Danny” Leiva

"Great Italian. Good for groups as..."

Zach Maier

"Delicious Italian food with some keto friendly selections too. Great..."

Mark Dunkum

"Been there twice now and had a great experience both times. The space is nice and used to be in an old bank; you can still see the old bank vault..."

Michael Katz

"Good food. Menu has all the classics🍝, plus a fair bit of what I'd call "Italian Inspired" choices. For example, one of the specials was prosecco..."

Shane Conder

"I got the gnocchi was fresh and tasty, my son got something that looked like a giant chicken nugget with lettuce and tomatoes on it that was average...."

George Bennett

"This place was amazing!!! I went there with some co-workers for lunch and it exceeded my expectations. I am not sure of the Italian name that was on..."

Jennifer

"Food was enjoyable. Great location. A little too loud inside and music was strange for a restaurant. Was more like a club at times. Service was..."

Manton Carl

"The food here is amazing and everyone was super nice. We were running a little late for our reservation, called and the hostess changed it without a..."

Crystal Hosking

"Good Italian food, not perfect but very..."

Helga.F

Barcelona Wine Bar

88/100 (3875 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Brandon and his team have something incredible here! The best food, tapas and paella were incredible and the service was even better! Loved the date..."

Carlene Stanko

"Definitely my favorite tapas place in Boston. Lots of options to choose from, and as a vegetarian there's a huge mix to pick from. Super fast and..."

Ravi Yelleswarapu (Venkata)

"📸⏩️ Barcelona Wine Bar - Fancy restaurant inspired by the culture of Spain and Mediterranean influences, for wine drinkers they offer a menu..."

Rachel C

"Had a great brunch that turned into dinner! Great food and drinks. Really popular place, which can make moving around the restaurant difficult when..."

Grace Berte

"🍽️ Swordfish a la plancha: tender meat and fresh salsa verde 7.5/10 Patatas bravas: with salsa brava & garlic aioli, but was expecting a more..."

Yulanda Huang

"Nice place, great atmosphere, but a little shy on filling the glass on the espresso martinis. Hadn't taken a sip yet and it was only halfway filled...."

Dean B

"I visited Boston recently and I went here with my dear friend. The food was delicious and rhe service was fantastic. We had the pork belly (omg so..."

Adrienne Price

"The tapas were super fun for our group. The cocktails were nice! I really liked the mezcal and whisky based cocktails. The octopus and cheese board..."

Olivia Kosterlitz

"One of my favorite places for a bite when I crave variety. There are plenty options for tapas ranging from vegetarian to meaty. Our favorite were..."

V T

"Such a fantastic experience! Food and service were both first rate! We will be back next time we are in Boston - a must..."

Paul Abert

"I went with my friends and had the best experience on food ever. This is the best Spanish food on Boston hands down! If you go, you need to order..."

Juan P

"One of my favorite places for date night! Food, service, and ambiance are all great. The prices are very fair as well. Great selection of tapas and..."

Chelsea Diokno

"Vibe/ambiance of this place is incredible. A fantastic date night kind of place. Favorites were the mushroom, eggplant, and scallops. Basque..."

Cami Tussie

"Excellent tapas selection and very attentive service. They modified the menu to point out the dishes containing nuts. Favorite were the croquetas,..."

Tiffany

"Fun dinner spot with good tapas and sangria. Everything was great, but definitely recommend the gambas, brussel sprouts, squid ink fideos, and paella..."

Esme Baldwin

"The place looks great. Service was great and the guava lavender lemon Mimosa was bomb. I did enjoy the tapas n the main dish.ill upload the pictures..."

Tenzin T

"I love spanish cuisine and ate the best food all around Spain. I was looking forward to finding a good spot in Boston and safe to say that Barcelone..."

Zeynep Beliz Oktay

"The restaurant has a chic and fun vibe. I definitely recommend making reservations as the restaurant can get super busy. The tapas were SUPER..."

Emma

Myers + Chang

88/100 (3053 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service here is one of the best. I came here for the tea smoked ribs per recommendation, but it came out a bit burnt and salty the first time. I..."

Raycent Tan

"Solid Asian fusion restaurant we would go back to. Portion sizes, food quality and price point are fair and the shared dining concept actually works..."

Marlene Kirsmel

"Every dish is a surprise. Some dishes are shockingly spicy! But you will never be bored of the number of dishes. If you are there on a Tuesday or..."

Ivan Ang

"It is a little crowded inside and the table is small. But the service is fast and great. We ordered chive dumplings, old school egg rolls, shanghai..."

Xiang Li

"Food was amazing. Our server Gabby was superb. Will have her serve us again! We had the black tea smoked wings, ramen, and bottle of wine. Delish...."

Mahek Shah

"Wok charred udan noodles with chicken was the best for the night. We also ordered spring rolls which were crispy and nicely stuffed but lacked..."

Usha Khetan

"A Quaint restaurant with a variety of upscale Asian food options on the menue including Vegetarian. I personally felt limited with the Vegetarian..."

Saaju

"Nice date night spot in South End! Pork and chives dumplings were amazing. The fried chicken was also seasoned well with Sichuan peppers. They were..."

Michael Chen

"Best Chinese food I’ve had in a while. The pork ribs and pork belly buns were my favorite. The service was great. The dishes came out one by one..."

Anastasia Chen

"I ordered take out so I’m mostly reviewing the food here, I can’t really speak to the atmosphere of the restaurant. As a take out order I was..."

Lena Owens

"Fried whole blue fish is recommended. I got 2 lb. Of this plate as attached on this review pictures. The dessert is refreshing with parfait and..."

DrPrang Dentist (prang_piyarat)

"I don’t think I’ve had quicker service at any restaurant than I did here, and we had good and attentive service too. Beyond impressive! The food..."

Akosua Agyepong

"One word- Delicious 😋 Snap pea salad is the best I ever had. Everything ordered was a..."

Mina K

"Came here for dinner last night. A lot of the dishes were yummy. The brussel sprouts were unique and well seasoned. The baos we had were so tasty...."

Ana Valle

"We loved Myers and Chang! It was a great place to share a lot of plates. The waiter really helped us pick some great dishes. Everything was amazing!..."

Aimee Fried-Hardy

"This was my boyfriend and i’s first time dining in, it was pretty busy for a Wednesday night, luckily we had a reservation . The atmosphere was..."

desiree d

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Back Bay

88/100 (2800 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to Davio’s for a 50th birthday dinner. The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere without being pretentious. The staff was attentive &..."

Tanuja

"Try their very own Davinos pino. I had the dry aged ribeye....amazing! Great atmosphere and nice place. It's worth the money. Dean told us to put a..."

melvin santos

"My husband and I enjoyed a lovely date night. The wait staff and management were very professional about my dairy allergy. I had a warm spinach..."

Meri Slaughter

"Found this Restaurant on open-table for a late night Dinner after arriving in Boston from Lis Angeles . It was past 9 P M and we were really hungry..."

Vijay Patel

"Last night was our first time here and we were on a time constraint. They took us right in for our reservation our waitress was wonderful we got our..."

Mary Carmona

"Davio's has been on my bucket list since the 1990s. In my mind, it was one of those expensive places, but I took another look at the menu. There..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"It was great time in Davio's! Meatball as beginning was a great choice and steak with wine was also awesome. Every server was really kind and..."

Hyewon Lim

"A true steakhouse should have an elegant and classy feel to it, Davio's definitely has that going on! Every meal at a fine dining restaurant should..."

Jeffrey “Captain Z” Zampitella

"Came for a weekday lunch. Service was quick, almost too quick! We had the egg roll sampler as an appetizer - I wouldn’t get this again. Not my..."

Emily Hamman

"Tonight, I dined at Davio’s (Back Bay) in a unique way. In most restaurants, the kitchen is around some corner and down some hallway and,..."

Wendell Joseph

"A nice and real good Italian American restaurant. The daily main course was very well prepared with quality ingredients and well prepared. Nice place..."

Nick Paulm

"I loved the service here. The wait staff is highly attentive and there's hardly any wait. I appreciate what the team put together in terms of..."

Sagar Basaula

"Great service from funny, friendly staff who make you feel welcome. Food is top notch. Seafood and steaks are available. Although I am not a dessert..."

Mark Alcarez

"Amazing food and great service. We were celebrating our honeymoon and our server brought us a champagne toast and a special message on our dessert...."

JP Meyer

"Hot tower is to die for! Absolutely amazing! Ambiance is amazing, servers are the best, love how they show you the desserts cart so you can pick..."

Johana Castellanos

"We had a 6pm reservation but were not seated until 6:15. It was very busy and crowded. The food was excellent, my steak was so tender I almost didn't..."

Laura Elcoate

"This experience was amazing ! The food was, OUT OF THIS WORLD. Literally had the best lobster bisque and I've never had a filet mignon that was that..."

Megan K

Srv Restaurant

88/100 (4032 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice and elegant. Delicious authentic Italian food. Nice selection of Italian wines and deserts. One thing I value in restaurant business is the..."

R.I. Mar

"Came for an office dinner and had a great experience. As the only vegan in my group I expected a few small options but I was provided the whole..."

Lucia T

"Wife and I took the route of the Arsenale menu so everything was off menu and picked by the kitchen. So I can’t speak to their menu but the off..."

Chase B

"Food was fresh and beautiful, but honestly tasted a bit better the last few times I was there. However, my server Danny was phenomenal. Incredibly..."

Gabriela Daynard

"Couldn't ask for a better spot to photograph a wedding. Amazing food, incredible staff and the perfect intimate setting for a wedding. I've always..."

Shawn Callan (Callan Photo)

"SRV is one of the best restaurants in Boston. The space is beautiful especially when the front doors are open. The service is always exceptional. But..."

X “hungrytommy” X

"I had a phenomenal experience at SRV. I have Celiac Disease and have to adhere to a strict gluten free diet. The team at SRV went above and beyond to..."

Celina Colby

"Great Venetian Style Restaurant. Best place in Boston to experience the Aperitivo and Cicchetti of Venice. They have Select Spritz as well which is..."

Ariano Veneto

"I attended a wedding here and the service was sincerely excellent. The staff were all attentive, friendly and smart. The food was delicious and..."

Tom Gubernat

"I can’t say enough about this restaurant and I’m so glad that I was able to get a reservation here! Definitely don’t sleep on this restaurant..."

Stephanie S.

"We went to dinner after a show at symphony hall. No reservation, but they had bar seating. Staff was polite and attentive. The food was amazingly..."

Alison Barnes

"SRV is an exceptional Italian restaurant that offers an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant's ambiance is warm and inviting, and the food..."

Ava French

"Wanted to come here for a while and finally made it, well worth the wait. Loved the food! Unfortunately ate most of the dishes before taking a photo..."

Mina K

"Haven eaten all around the world from street food to fine dining, I can say whole heartedly this was one of the best experience I've had. Kristina..."

Rebecca Griffin

"Phenomenal contemporary Italian restaurant with impeccable food and service. My friend and I took a visit here about a month ago to enjoy innovative..."

Jea Kim

Ostra

88/100 (6410 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"From the moment you walk into Ostra you are greeted with the aroma of great foods. Being here will guarantee your palate to be indulged in a sea of..."

Sylk Danny

"Impeccable service and food! Nice place to celebrate. For appetizers we shared chilled king crab and the grilled octopus. Loved the grilled octopus..."

Stella Lee

"Great ambience and amazing food in general. Service is wonderful. The octopus tastes too spicy and salty and bitter, but they did not charge us for..."

MINGYUE LIU

"Food Except the paella, everything was phenomenal. They have three tartare, salmon, tuna and sea bass. We ordered both salmon and sea bass, since..."

Xin Zhang

"This is our 2nd time here the food is amazing. We loved sitting at the bar. The main room can be loud and crowded. But we met the people around us..."

Kris Hanna

"Ostra certainly provides for a phenomenal seafood dining experience. All fish/seafood focused dishes were delicious and our waiter ensured we had the..."

Marlene Kirsmel

"This was a beautiful restaurant with great atmosphere! The details in the decor are stunning with ocean design. The open kitchen is surrounded by..."

Tracy Sperling

"October 2023: I had the Alaskan King Crab appetizer, the Gnocchetti, the Monkfish entree, and the Snow Egg dessert. My server was Brandon. Rating..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"Everything was top-notch. We started with the Tuna tar tar and the lobster gnocchetti. My wife had the black bass and I went with the seafood..."

Daniel Angle

"Ostra has been one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. The food is consistent and the service is always great. My favorite there is sea bream…..."

Nicole Cha

Troquet

"Very much enjoyed the dinner at Troquet on South. The restaurant is a short walk from South Station. The bluefish pate was marvelous as were the..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"Classic French cuisine experience with stellar food and service. Took a visit a few weeks ago to try their regular a la carte menu. We came in on a..."

Jea Kim

"10/10 experience. Food, drinks, service. Wild mushroom risotto, seared scallops, ribeye, duck, kale, and the table bread - all 🔥 Highly..."

Dodge Tucker

"We went here for our anniversary dinner and both the service and food were excellent! My favorites of the meal were the creme brulee the duck breast,..."

Ashley Dumaine

"This was a delicious find in Boston. The drinks were fantastic. The scalps were cooked to perfection and so was the steak. So juicy!! The service was..."

Dmitriy S

"Exceptional food and service. We arrived 15 minutes early to our reservation so they set us up at the bar and then sat us early. Everyone was..."

Taylor P

"Staff, service and food were exceptional! Dinner rolls with Beurre de Baratte almost spoiled our appetites—exquisite! The mushroom risotto was..."

Becky Darsch

"We had the cheese platter, duck breast, and truffle risotto. It was one of the best French meals I’ve had! The waitress even wrote down a list of..."

Gracie Metzger

"My wife and I dined here for an early anniversary dinner and ordered the five course tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was beautiful (see..."

Larry Bair

"The 4 of us went to Troquet for BD and NYE celebration. It’s an annual event for us now. We love that the place is not packed like most places in..."

Belle T

"My husband and I had an enjoyable Friday evening at the Troquet with our son and his girlfriend. They asked us to join them and to bring in some of..."

Joan Martin

"Excellent Service with attention to detail, expansive wine list and wonderful food. Highly..."

Abhay Kini

"Amazing service! The bartender was totally ok changing some ingredients on our drinks and food orders too. The place can be very intimate or good..."

Marely M

"My daughters and I came to Boston from Alabama on our way to Martha’s Vineyard. A friend who now lives in Boston met us for drinks. I picked..."

Kristine Fitts

"Excellent service and wonderful food! We ordered the crab spaghetti, ribeye (try it with the Grenacha instead of traditional cab!), fluke crudo, and..."

Mari Shirley

"Absolutely superb meal here! We did the seven course tasting menu, and it was one of the finest classical French experiences I've ever had, including..."

Brenda Flynn

Toro Boston

87/100 (3979 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Even the rain did not dampen the experience we had at Toro! Exceptional service was still regardless of the skies opening up, the dedicated staff did..."

Spoons & Fo-Kx

"A little crowded, food is really good! Some things are a lot more memorable than others. Paella, to me was worth it just because I love a good paella..."

Harris Monte

"Take me back to Espana! Fantastic tapas and attentive waitstaff at this Spanish restaurant in the South End. The tomato pizza was good. The octopus,..."

C Hill

"The food is SUPER delicious! !! If you also love Spanish flavours, this is something that you couldn’t miss! And the service is SUPER good!! The..."

coraline guo

"Fantastic place for tapas. Great service and ambiance. The portions for the tapas are a little smaller than expected and pricey are the main things I..."

Silas C

"If you're looking for incredible tapas, look no further! Toro offers a great selection of dishes. Each item we ordered was well seasoned, beautifully..."

Katy Flint

"Great food and service. Were able to cater to shrimp allergies with the paella (not too many restaurants do that, so it is appreciated!) Service was..."

Gen H

"Had dinner and ordered multiple tapas and drinks. The quantity of the tapas is phenomenal. For two people, you really don’t need to order that many..."

Azan Virji

"Toro is an amazing dining experience. The tapas style sharing of dishes is a really great way to dine with friends/family. Some of my favorite dishes..."

Will LaRose

"Lively spot, food is definitely on the expensive side but very..."

Tony Zhu

"Heard about this restaurant from a friend! Great place for having conversations over a light meal and some drinks. Food overall was delicious...."

Ida Li

"Just went today for the first time with my wife and I have to say this spot is amazing. We ordered several courses and everything was to die for. I..."

Crackman Jones

"Our group enjoyed our meal so much. Tapa style dishes are all well designed with savoring flavor and artistic look. The bone marrow goes awesome with..."

Yuxian Du

"(Read till the end.) We had a really nice experience at Toro. I highly recommend sitting at the bar. The bartenders are all very friendly, and the..."

Lori Ruland

"Nestled in the vibrant culinary scene of Boston, Toro stands out as a true gem that offers an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you..."

Ava French

"Despite the heavy rain they were able to accommodate our reservation for indoors, and even though we were late they let us have the table, though..."

Mika Astono

"We had five dishes and the check came out to about $70. Not bad. The food was delicious. I highly recommend everything I ate. Also there was a little..."

V B

"Amazing food, wonderful staff! So many great tapas options for every taste and dietary restriction. My wife is currently pregnant so we're quite..."

Kevin Limtao

Saltie Girl

87/100 (3891 ratings)

"No wonder the reviews are stellar. The lobster roll was succulent, bread was perfectly toasted, not soaked in butter but rather one with the butter...."

Tanya Soman

"The absolute best meal we had our entire time in Boston. The lobster roll was absolutely to die for!!! My partner had the octopus empanadas and oh my..."

Samm Bracey

"Delicious, beautiful plates. Good sized portions. Every dish we got was absolutely beautiful, every bite was full of flavor and the restaurant itself..."

kec421

"Food was great. Service leaves something to be desired. It was a busy Friday afternoon and we arrived without reservations but were able to be seated..."

Tiffany P

"We stop by here when we can whenever we’re in Boston, so if you like lobster then stop by for some brunch and be ready to be very full! I recommend..."

Tammy Liu

"The server was kind and helpful. He helped us make choices when we were unfamiliar with some of the menu options. We ordered the lobster roll (warm)..."

John R

"I came here on a mission to try the warm lobster roll. It was good, but I do think it could have been a little better. I feel as if it could have..."

Anayes Bee

"Had lunch here and loved it. The oysters were served with all the sides you would want, the lobster roll was STUFFED and the fish and chips were very..."

Julie Craven

"Since my husband was out of town, I was feeling a little blue and decided to take a long walk through Boston after work. My stroll led me to the..."

Shakti Rowan

"The vibe was everything! It was a very amazing experience and the food was fantastic! I ordered the lobster roll which was fantastic, but I should..."

Dyana DeCoteau-Dyess

"The food is really good especially for the price. We love the calamari that also came with salty sausages. The lobster roll and the crab toast was..."

Drew Suthipongchai

"We found this spot while searching Yelp + so happy we did. We made reservations (it was busy!) and I’d probably recommend the same. The vibe is so..."

Catherine Nikkel

"The lobster roll was incredible! We also had a Kale mushroom veggie dish which was flavorful. The service was great. A bit pricey but worth..."

Junky Mailhai

"Quick Summary Fantastic food and probably the best lobster roll I found in the city. Excellent service and great ambiance. Food- 5 stars Lobster..."

Richard Fung

"Went on a Saturday night without reservation, got lucky and only waited 10 minutes for a table for 4. Our waiter was great. I had the lobster roll,..."

Isabella Marinaro

"Located on Newbury st, where Parking can be hard to find but once you get inside, it’s definitely aesthetically pleasing. There’s a lot of pink..."

V

"I have not been here since pre pandemic and the food quality was still just as good (can't say that about many other places). It's very cute inside,..."

wendy chin

"Recommendations: Warm Lobster Roll One of my favorite spots for lobster rolls overall, and my favorite warm lobster roll in Boston. The clam chowder..."

Edward M

"To start, Joey was an amazing server! Even tho it was a busy Saturday he always attended and made sure we were enjoying ourself. The manager also..."

Suzy Tokarski

Tasca Restaurant

86/100 (1070 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"My girlfriends and I come here all the time for tapas nights. The sangrias are the best I’ve ever had, the food is all impeccable, and the ambiance..."

Diana Geetha

"I adored the ambiance at Tasca. The paellas - Both the seafood the Valenciana (meat version) were spectacular. The Gambas al ajillo were to die..."

Ana Pena-Talavera

"This is the Best Tapas around the Boston Area. Amazing food & Amazing ambiance. The staff are friendly & welcoming. We Love..."

Sonia Gentilucci

"Hidden gem - such a variety of good food in small bites. Owner and staff are the best. Can accommodate large groups like us dog park people..."

Audrey Robinson Capuano

"I love this place. However, I liked it better when all servers spoke Spanish. Felt more..."

Katia Shakti

"Excellant authentic Spanish food, friendly atmosphere and..."

Ana Gayubo Aguilera

"Excellent food! Excellent selection of tapas ! First time and can’t wait to go back ! Highest..."

John Sparaco

"Fabulous food, sangria, tapas, salads and a great service in the same place! I'm certainly recommend this..."

Priscila Falco

"Amazing tapas all of the ones we tried were fantastic. The canelon was our favorite with the duck leg as a close second!!! Can't wait to go back and..."

Jenny Power

"We loves Tasca, is the best spanish food ... Is awesome and great service.Thanks Dan you make the..."

Adriana Helena Zuluaga

"Good size tapas servings. Good food. Close to the..."

Edith Querubin

"It’s the taste of another nation that perfectly executed at Tasca. I ventured out and ordered some the amazing quail, and tasted most of my..."

Donovan Deal

"What a great tapas place. We went for my birthday last week and ordered tapas for the table to enjoy. Even our pickiest eaters loved the food. There..."

Michelle Meehan

"We just moved to the neighborhood and went to a flamenco show. The atmosphere was very festive, and made me miss Spain. I loved that they have a list..."

Nivea Bona

"Charming and lively place. Very much like being in Spain. Festive atmosphere, big main room with warm colors and friendly, cozy feel. Food was..."

Robert Gray

"I freaking loved my dining experience here! The staff was so friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, truthful (about recommendations and dishes) as well..."

Kenny Marquis

"Passed by here for so long and finally had a chance to try this spot! We went at 730pm on a Sunday and there wasn't a wait. We sat outdoors since the..."

wendy chin

"This is a Spanish tapas restaurant, so you get to enjoy a variety of dishes instead of one large main course after one appetizer, etc. They have a..."

Brian Boden

"Pretty crowded, very noisy. It’s not right place to have a great conversation. BUT, the Polo Ajilio and empanadas is the..."

Joel Rogers

"A longstanding independent restaurant. We went twenty years ago and again last month after returning to the area. Still great. Authentic setting,..."

Chris Clapp

"It's been too long since I last dined here but they reminded me of what I was missing. There was a great selection of tapas with several new ones...."

Cindy Yu

"Such a wonderful and friendly staff! We got there a little early, around 4:30pm when they open at 5, so we decided to sit on the benches outside...."

Emma Schillage

"Great variety of tapas, all tasted excellent. Service was great. Lively atmosphere. I think making reservations would be good move - place was full..."

Angus Black

"The food is very good, prices are reasonable. The wait staff is very accommodating and pleasant. The only negative would be when the restaurant is..."

Steve Perry

"Have to say, too many things to choose from, most of them are amazing, however, because of the big variety of tapas options some o f them do not get..."

Juan Pablo Salas

"Great place to spend the night with family, very cozy and comfy, tapas are great, especially Ham Croquettes, Cheese and Ibérico board, Paella is..."

Juan Ramos

"Came for V-day with my family. As expected it was very busy. But we sat right at our reservation time. Service was outstanding and very fast. We..."

S Gaebler

"Delicious tapas and cozy yet spanish influenced ambience! It's a great place to visit and try out authentic $5 value menu - Tapas We tried out..."

Komal Sorte

Parla

86/100 (1053 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Cozy and romantic bar/restaurant with epic cocktail menu and creative, original Italian cuisine sharply different from the cookie cutter places all..."

Frederick

"THE BEST place in the north end! It's a must see eat and drink. Cocktails are inventive and..."

Mike

"Parla is a hip new addition to the North End. Located among the mainstays on Hanover Street, it's tiny and tucked away with a cozy bar in the back,..."

Kristen Fenton

"The ambiance felt like I was in a Harry Potter movie, the staff was sweet and I really enjoyed this bar! I probably stayed longer than I should’ve..."

bubmaria

"The food was excellent, Unlike most of the disappointing restaurants in the North End! Drinks were fun and creative. We did their dungeon master..."

Elif Çakır

"My bartender was great. The cocktail was fantastic. I loved the atmosphere. I was by myself so the nice chat with the bartender and being able to..."

Jenna Osborne

"Do you want fancy cocktails? Do you want great food? Do you want to be a dungeon master drinker? Parla has all of it in the atmosphere of a small..."

Hale Musgrove

"A great spot for brunch if you are visiting Boston! It is very small so you need to make a reservation if you plan on visiting, make sure you ask to..."

Samantha Dallas

"Hip, tiny spot for creative cocktails in the north end. Huge, quirky menu with a hilariously fun “TLDR” option where you (literally) roll the..."

Harrison Honor

"Came here for date night and had a fun time! Rolling for random cocktails was a blast, and drinks we got were good, if not a little strange. A little..."

Branden Diniz

"What a fun, funky, spectacular little place! Make a reservation if you don't want to wait, but we never had to wait more than 15 minutes even at the..."

Robert Zilbauer

"Such an experience!! Everything about this place was just so much fun - the menu, the drinks, the little notebooks hidden in the tables, etc. The..."

Janessa Gonzalez

"Great cocktails! I usually go there for their dungeon master, to try different drinks. Almost all my drinks have been great. Loved the concept of..."

Shanvi Patel

Scopa

"If you love pizza avi would like taste different Amaro drinks , this is def a place to explore in North end . Their pizza is delicious and if you are..."

Deepti Gupta

"Oh my gosh, where to start? Casual dining at its finest! Friendly waitstaff and talented pizza makers…we thoroughly enjoyed our nice pizza dinner..."

Tricia DiBernardo

"Loved everything about Cafe Amaro for our family dinner. The 6 of us started with drinks (espresso martinis and aperol spritzes, which were perfect,..."

Deb Mignucci

"A broader space compared with the neighbor “The Daily Catch”. Price is very reasonable. Great staff. Sure visit again once I have a..."

Possi Nguyen

"BEST PASTA ever!!! If you’re looking for the best pasta meal you’ve ever had, go to cafe amaro. On top of that, the atmosphere and small tables..."

Gabriel Lepine

"Here on a quick trip to Boston and stumbled on this place for lunch. The pizza was delicious and the bolognese was equally as good. Brian was our..."

josh nathanson

"Went here on a whim. Small and cosy! I was a Little surprised at the small portion of the pasta but it ended up being very filling and tasted..."

Bri SFL

"Fantastic experience. We didn’t have a reservation on Saturday. They welcomed us. The pizza and meatballs are delicious. Very nice gracious..."

Patti Burk

"so cute and intimate. the chef is incredible and so kind! would definitely..."

Victoria M

"Very nice restaurant. Service was exemplary, they gave us complimentary bread and olive oil. Burrata is very well prepared and worth a try. Pasta..."

Dayyan Adoor

"The smallest spots are the best finds! We were able to find a table here on a rainy night in Boston. Classic Italian food that was delicious. I had..."

Kristen Payne

"This may have been the best meal we had in Boston. After eating here, we ate at Mama Maria and agreed that the pasta at Cafe Amaro was just as good,..."

Holly Hightower

"DINNER REVIEW So we ended up at Scopa the same way many people end up at restaurants in the North End around dinner time on weekends...you head to..."

Adam Palmer

"good food, reasonable price, central..."

NDK Family Travels

"Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food! We stopped here on a very hot Saturday afternoon. While the restaurant is small, they had the perfect..."

Elizabeth Warren

"The food here is delicious. My husband got the pepperoni pizza and I got the fusilli alla vodka. The pepperoni pizza is a thin crust and similar to a..."

Amber Sands

"Scopa is an intimate, handsome Italian restaurant serving up some decadent meals. Not a lot of seating, but we didn't have trouble getting in on a..."

Bailey

"Loved waitress Alex. I needed help with the train she was so helpful. We are Midwest visitors yummy pizza. Authentic Italian..."

William Hanna

Bistro Du Midi

86/100 (6027 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We dined here last night 1/10/15. We loved Bistro du Midi, starting with the bar service downstairs, to the amazing food and overall wonderful..."

Shauna Roberts Beland

"It was perfect from the moment we got there up until when we had to make ourselves leave. We sat in the patio in the front- they had a table..."

Terry Cosola August

"Excellent service from Nick the bartender, he is extremely knowledgeable of the menu and the city. Best drink I've ever..."

Indira Singh

"Six plates came to the table and all were returned completely empty! The food was excellent, and the wait staff were very accommodating. It was a..."

Lynn Tall

"Absolutely an incredible restaurant! The chef is exceptional and the wait staff and everybody is so..."

Michelle Liotta

"Amazing meal and impeccable service! Thank you Andrew for taking such great care of..."

Kimberly Rangell

"Food and drinks were excellent, as well as he romantic..."

Shana Messier Mc Kinnon

"For dinner, we had the sea bass and monkfish which were fantastic, and their cocktails were sublime. The chocolate souffle is..."

Jake Mathews

"I organized a holiday brunch for a large group of friends, and the restaurant went out of their way to accommodate us in terms of seating, ordering..."

Anita Kagan

"Great food, service, atmosphere. Great memories with..."

Debbie Troxclair

"4 stars is harsh for this restaurant. The quality is top notch and the staff are lovely. It’s just not my cup of tea and there’s nothing to bring..."

Michelle Dao

"We went for lunch and it was fantastic. The French onion soup was potentially one of the beat I've had. The soup was thick and not runny with a..."

Nathanial Stuart

"We had a delicious dinner at the upstairs bar. We ordered the tasting menu and the food was beautiful and delicious. It was actually a pretty good..."

Katie O'Brien

"10 out of 10! Food was amazing from presentation to taste, fresh and well-seasoned. The staff was also super nice and helpful, really made my..."

Monica Anh Nguyen

"The octopus and duck dishes were fantastic. Outstanding service. Seating to other patrons is very close so I was able to hear all the juicy details..."

Kelly Cambridgeport

"Want a bistro experience without having to go to Quebec or France?? Look no further!! The food here is absolutely delicious and luxurious. The staff..."

Maribel Colorado

"We visited here fır a weekend brunch. Prefer window seating, overlooking the park. Good food, good service, nice..."

Hakan Yavuz

"Took clients out to dinner at Bistro du Midi, and while I didn't get a chance to get any photos of the inside, I can tell you that the entire..."

Anthony R

"Excellent food and service. We had the oyster collection and the octopus to start and both were delicious. For our mains we had the finger filet..."

Travis W.

"When your named Boston’s best bistro your asking for that statement to be challenged. It was a pleasure to get into this place to see for ourselves..."

tim white

"It was okay, i have been here before but it didnt match the level this time. The beef tartare was super good, the mango pavlova was a really creative..."

Adam Amin

"My wife and I had a lovely dinner here celebrating our wedding anniversary. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was warm and cozy, the wine..."

Arik Burakovsky

"First off I would to thank the manager Isabella she made my experience here amazing you don't receive great service like that these days anymore. I..."

schneider st fleur

"Highly recommend. The menu has something for everyone. Everything we had was cooked to perfection. The duck breast was phenomenal. Try and get a..."

Demetrios Kanavaros

"A-MAZ-ING!!!!! AMAZING service! Best service I've ever had. A-5 Wagyu was unimaginably perfect!! And medium rare duck breast was delicious! No..."

Jessica Gagne

"Solid selection of classic French dishes. I didn't love them all - I wanted to - but still had an overall good..."

Céline Maillard

"Food was delicious and even their Ketchup is homemade in the kitchen. A bit pricey but definitely worth it. We loved our time here. We also had..."

George Christou

"I had dinner here with my partner for a special occasion. Odd place! First: the food is absolutely top-notch excellent. Some of the dishes I tried..."

Jon Zimbel

"Fantastic restaurant with a really nice cozy ambience! Came here for a Sunday brunch and had a great meal here. Location of this place to begin with..."

Shravan Sivakumar

Citrus & Salt

86/100 (3214 ratings)

"Quiet at the time we arrived, late on a Monday evening, close to closing time. Superb cocktails. The food was delicious and in good portion sizes. We..."

Louise Allen

"Omg did we have a blast! First went for late night drinks, then decided to come back in the AM for Drag Brunch! What a fun way to do breakfast! Huge..."

Eean Levin

"Cool vibe Mexican spot. Restaurant goers are mostly decked out. Food is delicious. Service was good. The only complaint I have is they service only..."

Monica Le

"We always come here to have an amazing time, the place is beautiful, the drinks are always delicious. The food is out of this world. We had the..."

Alexandra Lopez

"Birria tacos were very good. So were nachos. They were wet but not so wet as to make it not crunchy. The baja fish tacos were good, but not as good..."

Noah Petillo

"We went on a double date here with friends! It's good Mexican street style food. Good number of vegetarian options. Drinks well..."

Hasitha Reddy

"Súper fun place for drinks and a fun atmosphere, but the food is just not good. This was our second time here and I thought I would give it another..."

Cami Tussie

"Great place to have lunch/dinner. The menu is very geared towards Spanish/Mexican style tapas and the frozen drink selection was very good. We..."

Axel Zecena

"Good place good food. But def not authentic Mexican but good fusion. Good..."

Archana Sondhi

"We went for brunch and it was amazing! Prices are reasonable and serving size is perfect (not too big). Our waiter was super nice and everyone was..."

Hailey Stoltenberg

"The food was delicious! We went on a Tuesday with our 5 month old and they were able to accommodate her car seat. The tacos and churros were the..."

Andrea Malanakarot

"This place was delicious and it had a great ambience. The battered fish tacos were so crispy, and if you like sweet drinks, definitely get the soft..."

Satchel Tangonan

"Love Love Love I've had more than a few people recommend Citrus and Salt and it lived to its hype! You definately need a reservation about a week in..."

Taylor Packer

"Everything was delicious, we had the ribs, octopus tacos, birria tacos, and the corn. We had a margarita, their drinks were strong and very tasty. ..."

Tatiana Spiegler

"Citrus & Salt serves tapas plates (small dishes to share) & a variety of cocktails & drinks. I went during Brunch but their Dinner menu has more of..."

Esme Baldwin

"THE FOOD IS SO AMAZING HERE!! The meat was tender and extremely flavorful, the service was fast and friendly, the music was diverse and upbeat...."

Elana Williams-Leonard

"The drinks are amazing! Great tequila selection. I wanted to order the entire menu! Great for grabbing drinks and apps before a date or movie,..."

Lorene Pereira

"Service was really good the waiter checked in on us regularly. Our orders of guacamole and empanadas came really quickly. As well as our drinks -..."

Jennifer Nival

Committee

85/100 (4911 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve been a couple of times for lunch and once for a company party. Food always excellent in concept and execution. The best grilled octopus I ever..."

Ela Castillo

"Best menu best food best crowd best service best ambience best drinks...just THE..."

Μυρσίνη Φουστέλλη

"From the hostess to the wait staff.... the service was impeccable. The food was delicious! There wasn’t one thing we ordered that wasn’t..."

Patty Charleston Sullivan

"Spectacular food, spectacular service, and a spectacular vibe! If you haven't been here, it's a MUST GO!! The Watermelon Dakos is ridiculously..."

Mark Di Martino

"Ordered the full branzino fish. Gorgeous space and food. Modern and open. Would definitely recommend if you like Mediterranean/Greek..."

Kristen Jones Frias

"Beautiful space. Consistently excellent food and spirits. Top quality staff. A real..."

Catherine Cilento Armstrong

"Atmosphere is fun. Can I say how unique and cool the bathrooms are? Penny tiled floors, cooking pot sinks, whiskey bottle soap dispensers, nice..."

Anna Marie DeRosa

"Go. Sensational Greek food, outstanding bar staff, Ben, Àron, Aliz, Jay, George and Jorge will make the experience more than..."

David Walker

"Fun atmosphere, great food and great service!!! So lucky to have Greek food in the..."

Pam Sullivan

"Went for lunch and day drinking! Cool interior, great waiter Connor and excellent drinks and food! Had the Flask in a Bottle, great presentation..."

Rosemarie Brown

"Cool, hip eatery! Great breakfast! Enjoyed atmosphere, service was..."

Teresa Flores

"Surprisingly good Mediterranean restaurant. We chose to go here due to the limited other options in seaport and enjoyed everything we ordered. Stand..."

Marlene Kirsmel

"We had brunch and dinner at Committee. Brunch was good but the famous pancakes were too sweet and big. The music during breakfast was loud and..."

Philipp

"Inside had very modern decorations with a wooden feel and plants. We had rented out the right side of the lounge space for our team outing. We had a..."

Flora L

"A tapas style restaurant revolving around a Greek cuisine. This was our second time there, the first time going for dinner. We should have made a..."

Matt Greil

"Excellent place to go for brunch on Sunny Boston days and the food was delicious. Definitely Worth the visit again.Take some time to walk by the..."

Nasser Sison

"It was amazing. Manager Yeta went above and beyond to make everything nice. Big kudos to Chef Luis Figueroa for providing outstanding and savory..."

Italo V Pedraza

"Portions quite small, but tasty. Reviews of what we got: Pandan coconut mock tail: 11/10 sooo good. You can’t really taste the pandan so it ends..."

Grace Gong

"Came here for an early dinner with some friends. We didn't have a reservation but still managed to get an early table. Would recommend making..."

Devdav Newar

"One word “Ecstasy!!” What a memorable dinner, not one but all dishes were a notch over the previous one …. The ambiance is great, welcoming,..."

What’s up for Dinner

"Great ambiance, amazing staff and even better food! Love the tapas style dishes, we tried every single vegetarian plate and it was so yummy. A ton..."

Dipen Patel

"Trendy Greek tavern and bar worth visiting if in Boston. Stopped in for a few cocktails at the bar. Beautifully designed interior. The Espresso..."

Paul Mallia

"Went on a Monday night, but it was packed with folks from the conference hall neaby. Got a place at the bar, but I had to stand throughout. The food..."

Monkeyboi Reviews

"Fantastic brunch spot! There are variety of options for all dietary needs here—but it’s the twist on classics that work best. My faves: the..."

Hrisoula G

"The quality and flavor of the food is spot on. I particularly like the sesame crusted feta, lavraki, and moist chicken skewers. There is a fun..."

Jaye Aster Broder

"One of the best restaurants I have been to in Boston. A tapas style place, so we got to try a ton of different things. The Trio of Dips should be the..."

Shreya

"Appears to have a totally new menu. We tried the halibut, roasted cauliflower, patatas bravas, loukaniko. Everything was great and the server was..."

Katie K

The Glenville Stops

"This place is like a dreamy, art decco-y oasis. The surrounding town of Allston has a very real and gritty feel to it (in the most wonderful way),..."

Nicole Paolucci

"Oysters Happy hours till 7 p.m. are amazing here. Add a glass of white wine and a perfect evening is..."

Татьяна

"$1 oyster till 7 pm every day !! Good deal. One problem is find parking..."

Kyo To

"This place is a hidden gem in Allston. The food is the best I have in Boston, and I have been living in Boston for over 8 years now! Also its never..."

Nabeel Akhtar

"Absolutely a hidden gem! My girlfriend lived in Brookline for a year and we were lucky enough to discover this spot early. The oyster happy hour is..."

Rod

"A hidden gem in the Allston-Brighton area! Wonderful wine collection with fresh bread and hummus to start. The quality of food for the price is..."

Breana

"Amazing oysters and food. Menu is fabulous! Wine & beer list superb! Wonderful cozy atmosphere. Excellent service! And great Jazz/bluea trio on..."

M C

"Great place to go for dollar oysters, Mon-Sat 5-7pm. Pretty good beer selection that seems focused on malty and english style beers. Some good local..."

Dustin Hickey

"Great food and excellent wine and beer list. Menu changes and there are apps, small plates, and entrees so plenty of options depending on how hungry..."

Sharyn Lincoln

"Love this place. It's a "hidden" gem in Allston off comm ave. Parking can be tough but the food is well worth the numerous trips around the block. ..."

Victor

Ruka Restobar

85/100 (2714 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible food, really unique combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Peruvian food. The interior decoration of the restaurant is super interesting..."

Enrique Casillas

"We had an amazing dining experience at RUKA in Boston and I can't praise it enough! The sushi was out of this world, and the cocktails were both..."

Laura Habel

"Tapas style restaurant, that me and my partner really enjoyed. I highly recommend making a reservation. It is very busy, it seems like. I enjoyed the..."

Jose Trejo

"We had a reservation and were seated promptly. The vibe was fun and interesting with unique atmosphere. We were offered drinks right away and water..."

Jennifer Banks Oldfield

"In downtown Boston. Made a reservation for dinner. No issues at seating. The front staff were friendly and welcoming. Inside it’s beautiful. Dimly..."

Juma Nyumba

"Just came here for dinner and it was excellent!! I loved all of the food and it was great tapas-style to share with my family. We tried a whole bunch..."

Alex Issokson

"Our visit to RUKA got off to an unpleasant start. We arrived a few minutes before both our 5PM reservation and the opening of the restaurant. We..."

Steve Flintoff

"One of the best Chinese-Peruvian restaurants in Boston! Vegetarian friendly. The food is absolutely delicious and hits all the right flavors, drinks..."

Soumya Bengeri

"The sushi rolls here were next level. I came here for a weeknight celebration dinner with my friends, and everything we ordered was beautiful to look..."

Anya Mezheritskaya

"Had an amazing experience at Ruka during my visit to Boston! Amazing food, attentive service, and the atmosphere was very lively. We ordered the..."

Hewe Wong

Sorellina

85/100 (2166 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here on a whim. There was room at the bar for me for dinner. Fantastic waitstaff at the bar! I loved the butter squash ravioli. It had a lot..."

C Hill

"Beautiful ambiance. The menu offered great variety. I enjoyed the pasta the most, but it wasn’t the best I’ve had. The fish was very..."

Charmaine Arellano-Chua

"Classic Italian fine dining restaurant that is decent for celebrating special occasions. Stepping into Sorellina to celebrate a friend's birthday,..."

Jea Kim

"Friendly service, nice selections of drinks, food was excellent. My favorite part was the ambiance and acoustics of the place. It’s not overly loud..."

Allan Millora Photography

"Date night delights: Burrata, Malfadine, Salmon, Filet, Molten Lava Cake, Tiramisu served thoughtfully by Angelica in a sexy dimly-lit dining room...."

Erin Esbeck

"Amazing as always! Started with the tuna tartare and the branzino crudo, and couldn’t help ordering the lobster gnocchi - too good to pass up! The..."

Ya'el Carmel

"Beautiful ambient with a touch of luxury. High ceilings and lovely decoration. The food was amazing. Everything we ordered, consumed with atmost..."

Stamatios Vlachos

"Everything about our dining experience at Sorellina was phenomenal! The food was amazing and customer service was top notch! Our server, “Uncle”..."

Triquita Hicks

"It was a fancy restaurant so they require a little bit formal attire rather than just casual look. Most dishes are very expensive but really worth..."

Hyewon Lim

"Omg sorellina! The butter squash ravioli was an absolute killer. The flavor was so rich it was mind blowing. The lobster gnocchi was great too but..."

Alaze

Trattoria Il Panino

85/100 (7330 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious... !! We were a party of four. We were seated almost immediately. The waiter was an older Italian man who made recommendations and was very..."

Maria Raffa Parisi

"Love this restaurant! We ate here twice and highly recommend asking for Tino as your server. He's wonderful! Order the shrimp appetizer. The..."

Kimberly Baer Oren

"The food was amazing and our server, Mike was the best server we have ever had anywhere! Highly..."

Mark Rouleau

"The food we had was excellent! Loved the zucchini flower appetizer and chicken parm! The four meat ragu platter had GREAT presentation and off the..."

Holly Cirello

"Amazing restaurant. Every dish was delish! I went here back in March when I was at a conference... and I was invited back after the MarTech..."

Travis Wright

"Superb! We had both salads - the Bibb with pear and candied pecans and lemon vinigarette and the Ceasar salad and both were divine. My mom ordered..."

Trish D'Aussy

"It would be nice if the broccoli flowers had a vegetarian option. As for my meal, best lobster ravioli I've ever..."

Elizabeth Irek Tholberg

"The best Italian food you’ll find always visit when in Boston never had a bad dish. The lasagna is fantastic as well as Chilean sea..."

Sean Ainsworth

"Everything was outstanding! If you are in Boston looking for an amazing Italian meal; Visit this restaurant. I was in a party of seven and most of us..."

Carlyn Macaluso Lawson

"The best Italian food in North End ,great selection of wine and good..."

Adina Botea

"Best restaurant in the North End. Greeters are inviting. Wait staff are all friendly and want you to relax and enjoy the food and atmosphere. Food is..."

Kenneth Harrigan

"The food is very good, especially the truffle ravioli, if you go here I highly recommend you get it, if not for yourself then for the table. The..."

Spag Union

"Went to Italy in April, I couldn’t tell the difference in cuisine. This place is authentic dining, would highly recommend to anyone. Great..."

Jayden Kumar

"I’ve been here dozens of times for lunch and dinner. This is my go to spot on the North End. I have visited almost every restaurant on the strip..."

Joe From RI

"We came here for dinner on Saturday - you must make a reservation if you want to come here on a weekend. The food was good but nothing that wow-ed..."

Maansi Gupta

"One of the best restaurants in the North End. Service is quick and food is consistently amazing. The cheese tortellini with prosciutto and the..."

Kaitlyn L

"Our family had dinner the night before Thanksgiving. Our waiter was attentive and took care of our large group. Everyone was happy with their food..."

Jane Migdol

"We sat in a very good table by the window. The street is noisy but despite that you feel like you are in Europe. The bread is not the best. I ordered..."

Isabela D. Lopes

"The lobster ravioli, calamari, and espresso Martin are a must! The atmosphere is so amazing that I'm pretty it makes the food taste even better, lol!..."

Beverly Hill

"The best pasta I’ve ever had !! The tortellini cream sauce with ham was out of this world ! Soooo cheeesy! Our server was not attentive at all..."

Juliana

"I have been here twice now for dinner and had very good experiences both times. Most recently I went to dinner on Friday with an 8:45 reservation and..."

Jonathan Malmut

"It was 85° out tonight and we decided a few days before to make a reservation to come for an early dinner here. It was packed. Like sardine packed...."

Dana Schaeffer Badgley

Corey Amaya

"Loved the Food and the Wine . Pasta was great ! Very Popular restaurant at North End . Need to book in advance. Nice Ambience but very noisy due to..."

Kamala Rajiv

"I was hesitant about this place given that sometimes restaurants with tons of reviews might not live up to the hype - BUT, Trattoria definitely lives..."

L & M

"Loved the idea of serving the pasta dishes in a stainless steel pan very unique! Pasta was delicious for us both. Ideal for anyone looking for..."

Warren Crasto

"This place has such an amazing atmosphere. There’s beautiful basil plants right outside the door. The dining area is an indoor outdoor casual fine..."

Tori C

"Great spot with a covered patio dining adjacent to the much smaller restaurant itself. The entrance is off the side street, not the Tremont St...."

Vazir Fatehi

Quattro

85/100 (2154 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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Dinner

Mid-range

"Overall good experience but wouldn’t say it exceeded my expectations, considering superb places around the area. Exotic mushroom pizza: great..."

Liz

"Really excellent service - my parents wanted hot tea as a it was chilly out but the kitchen’s hot water wasn’t working - the servers went out of..."

L

"If you’re looking for authentic Italian in Boston this is it! The location is very cozy; but the service is on point and the chef does an amazing..."

Phace Artistry

"Fried parmesan starter and bread with pesto (complimentary) starters were delicious! The Short Ribs pasta dish was flavorful but the texture of the..."

Alicia Ji

"We went to Quattro at the recommendation of a local. The food was excellent. The service was good. The restaurant was packed, and they were still..."

Andrew Kelly

"The margarita pizza was pretty good. The lobster ravioli was tasty as well. Decent place in North End. $60 for two main dishes and a sparkling..."

Junky Mailhai

"Ended up at this place for dinner while walking through North End. My table had the spaghetti and meatballs, weekly special - chicken and rice soup,..."

D J

"Wanted an early lunch and this restaurant opens at 11 am other places around there open at 11:30. It s a medium size restaurant with the open fire..."

Tiaranad Gerjarusak

"Great place to eat in Boston. We had the fried mozzarella appetizer and the Margherita pizza. Both were delicious. The service was great and the head..."

Julie G

"Again, the linguine vongole didn't pass the 5 star test. Pricey but it's north end price. Hard to park but I parked anyway though street cleaning was..."

S Bobby Gerjarusak

"Last winter, walking in the North End, we saw chickens on a rotisserie behind a grill bar in a lovely, warm-looking, cozy restaurant at the corner of..."

Jon Burr

"Excellent dinner. I had spaghetti and meatballs. Excellent sauce, pasta perfectly cooked, and meatballs like my mom used to make. A friend had..."

Taryn Vian

"Tried a new place for a change. Made a reservation for a Saturday night. Was seated right away and greeted after a few minutes with water and bread...."

Chris Keenan

"overall good sat at bar for one to save tables for others clam pasta was good served on pan ! a plus for me ceasar salad with anchovies on..."

Tony Tran

"If you’re looking for a great place to bring a date and have excellent food then look no further. The eggplant parmigiana is a great appetizer..."

Alexander Cabral

"Went there on a Sunday night at around 21:00. We were immediately greeted by the manager at the door and were assigned a table very quickly. Shortly..."

Alex Lamarche

"My friend and I really enjoyed the drinks and food we had, absolutely delicious! Great customer service from the minute we walked in. They also..."

Shetal Patel

"The staff were awesome and the food was delicious! Our meals came out so quickly, which shows me that they’ve got a good team at this restaurant...."

Anna Elmer

Porto

84/100 (2496 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Branzino and the Mushroom Pasta were spectacular. Would definitely come back again just to order these two dishes. We ended with the Chocolate Cookie..."

Alicia Ji

"The Branzino was the best I've tried anywhere. Excellent wine selection, and some interesting options like kambucha with 6.9% alcohol. The Mushroom..."

Dilyana Ocetova

"Oh so delicious! Our server was also fabulously attentive and helpful with ordering a family style meal for our party of 5. One of us is slightly..."

Clara S

"Food: Wild Mushroom Mafalde (roasted wild mushrooms, garlic butter, aleppo pepper) Drink: White Sangria (pinot grigio, apricot brandy, tea syrup,..."

Jewel Douglas

"The food was superb, with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent customer service an amazing..."

Maylee Austin

"Update 8/5: new shared plates main course … very good… not a lot of food barely enough for 2 people ($100). You need to ask for a lot of..."

Marco Ugolotti

"The service was truly exceptional and the lamb chops were simply delicious. I particularly enjoyed the calamari, which was prepared to perfection. To..."

Shane Sicurella

"This place is pretty awesome. The location and food are both OUTSTANDING! We ordered the lamb chops (extraordinary) and the branzino..."

Val Harris

"Porto was fresh, delicious and well worth the bill! Their menu was diverse and well-done. It has meat, seafood, vegetarian options and it just seems..."

Kaitlin Altieri

"We had a company dinner here and all I can say is that the food and service were outstanding!!! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, perfectly..."

Art Hogarth

"We snuck in to this gem 💎 of a restaurant in the middle of a downpour. We sat outside and they dropped a plastic garage door to protect us from..."

SSS

"really cool private dining space we used for a corporate function about 60 people cocktail party. service was really good. I didn't get a chance to..."

Elizabeth Richardson

"Great place! Vibes are great, staff is extremely attentive, nice, and professional. The food taste is amazing; however, the portion sizes are small!..."

Qaarlos Hilaal

"Ambiance was the best part about Porto. Food was generally good (though portions for the scallops were too small to justify the hefty price). Would..."

Amy Chen

"Made a last minute reservation for a quick bite at Porto and definitely did not regret it. I ordered the BURRATA (bagna cauda, sicilian anchovies,..."

Proddy Sukcharoen

"One of the best fine Italian dining in the Back Bay. Enjoyed the vibes and atmosphere, and the servers were really..."

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"An excellent service by our server, Ken. The Pulpo was a total surprise. Never had octopus with enjoyable texture. Tender, not springy. The mushroom..."

Inna Taylor

"Great food. The grilled octopus as a starter was amazing and probably best I’ve had in a long time. The service and atmosphere was fantastic as..."

Stefan Ingolfsson

"We had a really nice experience at Porto. The beef and pork meatballs were solid. The eggplant fries were not too heavy and had a really nice..."

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