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1. Madre Osteria
4.6
Exceptional(413)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Milton
Booked 17 times today
Welcome to Madre Osteria & Bar! Located in Milton, MA on the ground level of Milton Landing overlooking the Neponset River. Offering a modern approach to classic, rustic Italian cuisine created by Chef Sam Curtis. Think house-made Foccacia and specialty grande meatballs. Entrees include Truffle Risotto, Braised Short Rib, and Wild Boar Ragú. In addition to Italian and seafood dishes, we also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options. The interior design of Madre is both elegant and casual. We offer a full bar and wine list. Seating options include tables, high tops, a bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio. We are right down the road from our sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria in Dorchester - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!A handful of other places nearby include the Forbes House Museum, Boston Medical Center, Carney Hospital, Dorchester Park, Lower Neponset River Trail, and more!
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2. Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester
4.8
Exceptional(158)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Dorchester
Booked 12 times today
At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!This is our original location which lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester. We are right in between our two sister restaurants Lower Mills Tavern and Madre Osteria & Bar - Perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!Our other locations reside in Boston's South End at InkBlock and Boston's Mission Hill.We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!Bar seating is first come first serve Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 9pm.
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3. Lower Mills Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(222)
Price: Moderate
• American • Dorchester
Booked 5 times today
At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and much more.Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine) We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!
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4. The Playwright
4.8
Exceptional(172)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Boston
Booked 20 times today
From the team behind the original Playwright Bar, The Playwright returns—revamped, reenergized, and right where you remember it in the heart of South Boston.This lively spot blends the spirit of a classic pub with an elevated approach to comfort food, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch.Our weekly entertainment lineup keeps the energy high:DJs every Thursday through Saturday. Follow along on our socials for the Playlist.Whether you’re joining us for dinner, drinks, or a late brunch that turns into an all-day thing—The Playwright delivers the vibe.
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5. Steel and Rye
4.7
Exceptional(1765)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Milton
Booked 46 times today
Thank you for reserving a table at Steel & Rye! PLEASE NOTE: FOR WEEKDAY LUNCH RESERVATIONS, STEEL & RYE OFFERS COUNTER SERVICE FROM OUR BAKERY BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND 4:00PM (Mondays until 2:30pm). All reservations after 4pm for Dinner will be provided full table service and are for inside tables only. Outside parking lot tables are currently first come, first served and orders may be placed via QR code.
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6. Granite Links
4.7
Exceptional(762)
Price: Expensive
• American • Quincy
Booked 31 times today
Granite Links boasts three distinct restaurants throughout the year: The Tavern, open year round for lunch and dinner, and two seasonal patio bars Crossing Nines and the Links open spring through fall.
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7. McGonagles Pub
4.7
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Dorchester
Booked 9 times today
At McGonagle's, we pride ourselves on all things authentic Ireland. Whether you join us for a hearty brunch, a leisurely lunch, or an evening dinner, our menu offers a variety of dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. We focus on using fresh ingredients and age-old recipes to create meals that will make your belly full and your heart happy. Come dine with us and experience the rich flavors of Ireland right here at McGonagle's!
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8. Toro
4.7
Exceptional(172)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • South End
Booked 76 times today
Toro, in Boston, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Ken Oringer, serves delectable Spanish tapas dishes in its contemporary and charming restaurant. The tortilla Española with a kale, egg, potato and onion omelet and the Boquerón's white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil make excellent pintxos starters. Some of Toro's most vibrant and delectable tapas plates include the chicken empanada de pollo with charred tomato salsa, the salt cod fritter croquettes de Bacalao with tempura lemon rings and the asado de huesos roasted bone marrow with oxtail marmalade. Equally inventive cocktails, such as the morning star with spicy gin, dark rum, citrus and ginger beer and the tinto de verano with red wine mixed with lemon-lime soda.Toro's weekend brunch plates include the salchicha y huevos jalapeno maple sausage, fried eggs and crispy potatoes and along with other plates, make it a prime brunch spot.
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9. Novara
4.8
Exceptional(3039)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Milton
Booked 66 times today
Novara rivals the quality and authenticity of Boston’s North End restaurants in a suburban setting. The classic Milton Cinema converted beautifully into his industrial-chic hot spot with soaring ceilings and a sleek cararra marble bar. Parking lot located behind the restaurant Church Street. Street parking also available.
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10. Molinari's
4.9
Exceptional(555)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dorchester
Booked 31 times today
“I wanted to do a place with good Italian comfort food. The simplicity of it, the freshness of it, the quality of ingredients that you get to work with.” They specialize in that quintessential Italian comfort food – pizza. “I think it’s great that the city of Boston is turning around and starting to become known for pizza like the other big cities in the country,” he said. “It is such a simple food but it all comes down to the quality of ingredients.” It’s all done out of an open kitchen where the star of the show is Molinari’s wood burning oven.

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  • EllenVIP
    Greater Boston •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My family and I (party of five) had drinks, appetizers and dinner and were all very pleased. We had a great table overlooking the patio and the river and the food and service were wonderful! We are looking forward t returning!
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    Madre OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Milton
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    4.6
  • Megan
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    There were 4 of us for dinner on a Sunday, our first time going. We all ordered different dishes and shared some sides. The brussels sprouts were so good because they were not over cooked and still had a green color to them, and I can say the same thing for the broccoli side dish. Everyone loved what they ordered, all the food was delicious. We will definitely return and if you haven't tried LMT - just go!
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    Lower Mills TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Dorchester
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    4.6
  • Jennifer
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Food is always delicious and the coconut margarita is amazing
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    Yellow Door Taqueria - DorchesterPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Dorchester
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    4.8
  • Ethan
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 1, 2025
    We went for an early Sunday dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. The restaurant was relatively quiet, but the waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. Our table was very cool for a part of five - an oval of wood that combined the best of a round and a rectangular table. The flavor of the appetizers and meals was wonderful - complex and nuanced and really flavorful - as was the signature cocktail we tried. Our three teenage boys thought that the portion sizes should have been a bit larger on the appetizers and main courses, but my wife and I were satisfied. Overall, we were very pleased and had an enjoyable meal. We would definitely recommend and will be sure to go back again this Summer.
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    Steel and RyePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milton
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    4.7
  • ChrisVIP
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 25, 2025
    Went for a casual date night on Sunday. Our server was very attentive and polite. Food and drinks were great.
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    The PlaywrightPrice: Expensive• American• South Boston
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    4.8

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