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A photo of Bab Al-Yemen Boston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(328)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Back Bay
Booked 23 times today
Bab-Al-Yemen is not only a restaurant where you could find authentic Yemeni cuisine, but it is a unique experience designed to serve as a hub of Yemeni culture in the city of Boston. Named after a well-known historical landmark of Yemen, Bab-Al-Yemen serves dishes cooked in accordance with traditional Yemeni recipes using high quality ingredients.Yemeni food is highly regarded in the Middle East for its rich flavors. Some of the staples are lamb mendi, haneeth with rice, and fahsa with freshly-baked bread. Bab-Al-Yemen is located in Kenmore Square and warmly welcomes each guest to discover and appreciate its food and hospitality.
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4.5
Awesome(132)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 61 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(129)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 85 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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4.8
Exceptional(910)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Brookline
Booked 99 times today
Bar Vlaha invites you to explore the authentic flavors of Vlach cuisine in the heart of Brookline. Experience a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Greek home, filled with vibrant textiles and the aroma of hearty dishes. Our menu showcases the rich culinary heritage of the nomadic Vlach people, featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients prepared using rustic techniques like charcoal grilling and open-fire cooking. Delight in freshly baked bread with goat milk butter, savory spreads like kopanisti and melitzanosalata, and succulent wild boar with lemon potatoes, reflecting the Vlach's deep connection to nature. Bar Vlaha is not just a restaurant; it’s a cultural journey into the heart of Greece, celebrating its people and traditions. Gather around the table and let Bar Vlaha transport you to a world of flavor and hospitality.
A photo of Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3536)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Back Bay
Booked 120 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!
A photo of Mahaniyom restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(147)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Brookline
Booked 38 times today
MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.
A photo of Coppa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1232)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 54 times today
A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian plates including house made pastas and wood fired pizzas. Tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End, Coppa offers a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist in an intimate setting. James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of fresh regional ingredients.Much like the food, the beverage menu changes continuously. From craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails & mocktails, each sip complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience. Currently offering reservations inside and outside (weather permitting).
A photo of Bar Mezzana restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1489)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 51 times today
Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!
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4.8
Exceptional(1922)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 35 times today
Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.
A photo of Alden and Harlow restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4924)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 111 times today
Located at 40 Brattle Street in Harvard Square, Alden & Harlow serves thoughtfully sourced, honest American food in a subterranean, modern and comfortable space. Replicating the style of cooking he does for family and friends in his home kitchen, Chef Michael Scelfo prepares humble, unpretentious food that honors tradition of place in its quality. It's how he connects with anyone who joins them at their table.While reservations are strongly suggested, we also save a portion of the dining room and bar for walk-ins in the event that your request cannot be accommodated. So please, come on in!Parties of more than 8, please call to make a reservation.

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  • AnitaVIP
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Lively atmosphere with attentive service and excellent food. A real local favorite!
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    Bar VlahaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Brookline
    4.8
  • 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
    4.5
  • Aziz
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food had beautiful flavours all round and proportion sizes are excellent, all in all very good value, service & ambience, will revisit again next time I am in Boston.
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    Bab Al-Yemen BostonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Back Bay
    4.6
  • kelly
    Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We loved this restaurant! Visiting from Canada. Here for the marathon. A friend recommended we dine here. I give it 5+ stars. So charming! So fun! So good! We chose the tapas entrees and shared. We ordered a second helping of the ribs. You must! Delicious. Shrimp came with a warm just baked baguette. Ate the whole loaf! Strawberry feta salad was a huge hit. And the beignets! Just as good as the many I’ve eaten in New Orleans! The staff were lovely. It really was a great experience. And we will definitely be back. A shout out to my amazing awesome gorgeous niece who ran the marathon in 3:13:48.
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    Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
    4.6
  • Kerry
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 17, 2025
    Amazing view. Loved the vibe. Our waiter was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about the menu especially the gluten free options for me as I have celiac disease. The food was delicious. Everyone in our party had pasta for our main entree and it was excellent. We had the whipped ricotta to start and that was also very good, including the gluten free bread. All in all a fantastic experience. I highly recommend!
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    Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
    4.7
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