Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

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LUNE

4.9

4.9 (210)

$50 and over

European

Dennis

About the restaurant

LUNE is a one-of-a-kind dining experience on Cape Cod. Nestled in Dennis Port, LUNE hosts an open kitchen experience as a tasting menu (Friday, Saturday) and a la carte wine bar (Sunday).
* We kindly ask that you are respectful of our limited onsite parking. We recommend parking at the free Town Municipal parking lot located behind Dickey Insurance Agency (610 Route 28 Dennis Port, MA 02639).
There is also extra parking at Barbo's. To respect our neighbor, we ask you to not park at the Oyster Company or The Pub Next Door!
* Please let us know if there is anyone in your party with dietary restrictions or allergies. These will be accommodated with notice.
*An automatic 20% Gratuity is added to all checks so we can distribute the share fairly.
*Cancellations and modifications to the party size will accepted until 24 hours prior.
*NO SHOWS & LATE CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THEIR RESERVATION*

Top review

Danielle

Dined 5 days ago

Food is art at Lune. Delicious, beautiful art. Service was fantastic. Smiling faces everywhere. Clearly they all love working together.

Moonshine 152

4.9

4.9 (1849)

$30 and under

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

A modern -American, neighborhood bistro restaurant in Southie (South Boston) by Chef-owner Asia Mei (as seen on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay & Phantom Gourmet). With a globally-inspired, comfort food meets street food menu, Chef Asia puts her unique spin on both East & West Coast style cooking, striving to match the beautiful restaurant’s aesthetic, contributing to numerous glowing re-reviews, accolades & praise. Her "Best of Boston" Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings, her award-winning Burgers & Vegetarian Burgers, Street Tacos & weekly changing specials are only some of the reasons she was awarded the 2023 Best of Boston Neighborhood Restaurant in South Boston.

Moonshine 152 is located at 152 Dorchester Avenue, on the corner of Dorchester Avenue & West 4th Street in South Boston. We are one block from the Broadway Red Line train station, with bus connections local bus connections. We are a short walk from the South End & Ink Block neighborhoods as well as The Seaport & Downtown Boston.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

One of the best eating experiences I’ve had in the city of Boston!

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Butterscotch Pudding

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Piccolo Nido

4.9

4.9 (322)

$31 to $50

Italian

North End

About the restaurant

Piccolo Nido in Boston is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere, owned and operated by chef Pino Irano from Napoli. Piccolo Nido’s dinner menu includes a daily soup option, as well as classic antipasto and pasta dishes. Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with dessert, and enjoy getting to know Pino when he steps out of the kitchen to greet the patrons.

Entrees at Piccolo Nido include favorites such as spaghetti and gnocchi, but also has options for lovers of true Italian flavors, such as veal and trout. The fresh catch of the day is also available for the freshest seafood around, and diners can also enjoy tiramisu or a dessert of the day.

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Peter

Dined on May 7, 2025

It was good to be back at Piccolo Nido after several months. It’s still great. The welcome, the service and especially the food. The marinated portobello mushrooms were delicious. I decided to try the spaghetti and meatball special. The sauce perfect, the meat balls were among the best I have ever had. My wife enjoyed pasta with a mushroom cream sauce, For a quiet well prepared meal you can’t beat piccolo Nido.

Rossetti Restaurant of Lynn

4.9

4.9 (2618)

$30 and under

Italian

Lynn

About the restaurant

Rossetti Restaurant aims to serve well executed, traditional Italian cuisine, alongside the art of mixology and inspired craft cocktails. Our kitchen offers a variety of classic and new age dishes with nothing but the best ingredients. Our bar and resident mixologists offer fantastic service and cocktails, highlighted by details: hand-cut ice, house made bitters, barrel aged concoctions, and daily fresh squeezed juices. We aim to please all of our guests, and make sure we create a casually elegant, but most importantly, comfortable atmosphere. We hope to see you there!

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Peg

Dined 1 day ago

Perfect! Great food, drinks and service! Thank you!

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Chicken "Margherita"

Fresh Boston

4.9

4.9 (6)

$30 and under

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

If you have to cancel, please give us as much advance notice as possible. We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late. Thank you!

Brunch: Saturday + Sunday 10:30a - 3:00p. We also serve our full lunch menu during Brunch

We are all about the good vibes here at Fresh Boston, drawing from our original location on Nantucket! We have a full bar, full liquor store, & full dine-in area as well as "grab & go". Our unique concept has everything you need with a vibe

>We are open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays)
> Brunch Saturday + Sunday 10:30a-3p (we also serve our full lunch menu during brunch)
>Our Liquor Store is fully stocked with spirits, beer, seltzers & over 225 facings of wine.
>Catering & Private Events freshboston.com/catering

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MaggieVIP

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Fresh has the best sandwiches, staff, and vibes in all of South Boston. I love this place!

Kosmos

4.9

4.9 (882)

$30 and under

Greek

Walpole

About the restaurant

Kosmos eat. drink. greek

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JudyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Second time here. Food is excellent. Service is good too. Outdoor seating is fine; in back next to large parking lot. Will return.

Olivia’s

4.9

4.9 (391)

$50 and over

American

Fairhaven

About the restaurant

Olivia's Restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Fairhaven highlighting fine coastal cuisine, classically made craft cocktails (sometimes with a twist) with an emphasis on thoughtful service and unwavering hospitality. We are open for dinner only (for now) so our team can excel at providing the ultimate dining experience.

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LucilleVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Waiter was very attentive and personable, tending to our every need, and he made the evening very enjoyable. The new owners retained the charming atmosphere of the prior iteration and it is a very cozy interior. The wine selection, and the waiters knowledge of the wines, was notable. The food was interesting and delicious, albiet very rich food. Overall pleasant experience

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6125)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dennis

About the restaurant

The Ocean House is open for the 2025 season! Join us for our "3 for $59" menu, an exceptional three-course dining experience available exclusively in April, excluding Saturdays and Easter. We look forward to serving you in 2025!

Welcome to The Ocean House, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable. Located on a pristine sand dune, our establishment offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, setting an unforgettable backdrop.
Our culinary philosophy blends the freshest New England seafood with Asian fusion inspiration, creating dishes that delight and inspire.
Please note, due to dining room design and fairness, we cannot honor requests for window tables but are committed to providing an exceptional experience at every seat.

We look forward to making your visit extraordinary, whether for a special occasion or a night of unparalleled dining.

Thank you for being our guest!

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KathyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The Ocean House never disappoints! The drinks and food are always delicious and the ocean views are one of our favorites on Cape Cod.

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Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

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Day Boat Halibut

Tosca

4.9

4.9 (3598)

$50 and over

Italian

Hingham

About the restaurant

Tosca is the flagship restaurant of Eat Well Inc. Open for dinner only, Tosca is located on historic Hingham Harbor and offers creative regional Italian cuisine focusing on fresh New England flavors and local, seasonal ingredients. Constructed in the 1910 Granary Marketplace building, the award-winning restaurant boasts a theatrical setting with exposed brick, imported tiles, mahogany woods, and an open kitchen from which executive chef Divino Costa takes center stage.

Tosca can also provide a setting for business dinners and meetings to weddings and showers to anniversaries and birthdays. Whether you choose the Classic, Rustic look of The Wine Room or the sophisticated, continental flavor of The Salon, it will set the stage for a grand event or intimate celebration Contact Event Manager Kari Buttkus at 781-740-0800 for details.

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Faith

Dined 1 day ago

Three of us met for dinner, we had all been there before but it’s been many years for two of us. We had all lovely server, I’m ashamed to admit I don’t remember her name. We shared a good bottle of wine and the Porcini pizza as an appetizer. It was as delicious as ever. We each enjoyed our entree choice, a strip steak, the striped bass and the pork with burrata. The bread choices were delicious, the chocolate cherry was soooo good and the chick pea hummus spread was too! We shared the berry crisp with ice cream dessert, a little something sweet for top off! (As my dad would say!) Fabulous!

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Machu Picchu

4.9

4.9 (82)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Somerville

About the restaurant

You no longer need to travel to Lima to experience great Peruvian cuisine, as Machu Picchu is a restaurant right on your doorstep in the greater Boston area .Now just a T stop away from the Green line. Machu Picchu serves up the freshest and most Authentic dishes, like Lomo saltado and Ceviche. All arranged to perfection for each patron's plate. Machu Picchu is a special place to go to experience culture and great food. If you are looking for a romantic dinner for two or host a large event, Machu Picchu is for you. Not only will you have some great food, but the extensive cocktail list will definitely help you top off a great evening out.

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BrianVIP

Dined on Apr 7, 2025

Great food and flavor. Extensive drink menu and friendly service. It was a quiet evening. the appetizers are well worth it. If you are in the Cambridge/Somerville area worth a stop.

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