Best Casual Restaurants in Back Bay

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AllstonArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBelmontBraintree

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How are Featured results ranked

1. Krasi

4.9

Exceptional(1923)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 72 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

2. Faccia a Faccia

4.5

Awesome(133)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 72 times today

Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more. Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy. Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.

3. The Beacon at View Boston

4.5

Awesome(627)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Back Bay

Booked 23 times today

If you’re chasing the best views in Boston, look no further! Located atop of the Prudential Tower, View Boston features breathtaking views of the city and an unforgettable Bostonian experience. Enjoy a sunset cocktail while you roam New England’s highest outdoor roof deck. Once you’ve explored the 360-degree observation deck and discovered all Boston has to offer, stop into The Beacon bistro to enjoy seasonally inspired beverages and bites while continuing to enjoy the unbeatable views of the city. Tickets to View Boston are required to access The Beacon. Guests are encouraged to book a prepaid experience, which includes a general admission ticket. Please note, if you have booked an a la carte reservation, you will need to purchase an admission ticket to go up. Please also be aware that the time of your reservation is the time to be at the restaurant, but you may enter View Boston at any point before the time of your reservation!

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4. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4.6

Exceptional(3616)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 130 times today

Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

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5. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(2245)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 58 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

6. Casa Romero

4.5

Awesome(1682)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Back Bay

Booked 37 times today

After 40 years, my customers still tell me what a delightful discovery it is to step out of a Boston alley and into the heart of Mexico. That is exactly what I had envisioned when I decorated the coffered door and walls of my restaurant with the bright Talavera tiles from Puebla, Mexico. Casa Romero is located in the midst of glamorous Back Bay at 30 Gloucester and offers the best traditional Mexican food in Boston.

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7. Ramsays Kitchen - Boston

4.5

Awesome(402)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Back Bay

Booked 71 times today

Take a seat at our table, a glimpse into Chef Gordon Ramsay's culinary experiences across the globe.Dine with us in Boston for an expansive all-day menu. From eggs benedict and buttermilk pancakes to signature mains and our featured raw bar, enjoy a first-of-its-kind dining experience by Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay.

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8. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3536)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 133 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

9. Eva

4.5

Awesome(458)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Back Bay

Booked 81 times today

Please note that our patio is seated on a first come first serve basis; all tables are set for a 90 minute reservation limit.Eva means full of life. It is also the initials to my children, Elias & Vivian Aboujaoude, who are my life. Eva is a space designed to be welcoming and bright, a place for great food, refreshing cocktails and lively conversation. All while sitting back to enjoy and observe the hustle & bustle of beautiful, historic Newbury Street from one of the largest outdoor patios.

10. Hue

4.3

Awesome(245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Back Bay

Booked 4 times today

World Flavors & Vibrant Vibes! Welcome to Back Bay's high end / high energy dinner party destination. Hue offers two rooms of dining and celebration: our lively Supper Club & our exclusive Speakeasy. We're conveniently located in Boston's iconic Copley Square Hotel, just steps away from Copley Place and Prudential shopping centers and from the Boston Marathon finish line.

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IsabellaVIP
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing and wait staff did such a great job!
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KrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay
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4.9
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Arnie
Greater Boston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
I recommend the grilled octopus, grandma bread, the orechiette and the chicken milanese. Lots of interesting choices on the menu. Nice ambience. Friendly staff.
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Faccia a FacciaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.5
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Noga
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great evening with good food and lovely atmosphere
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay
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4.6
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Darcy
Dallas - Fort Worth •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was outstanding. Perfectly portioned, perfectly presented and perfect tasting. I would return every day for a week if I could
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.4
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James
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic value for money with the lunch experience. Incredible views, great service, fantastic food. Highly recommended!
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The Beacon at View BostonPrice: Moderate• American• Back Bay
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4.5

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