Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in East Boston

We came to The Berkeley for dinner as a group of five (my partner, his family, and me) and every single one of us left raving about the food, service, and value. We all ordered the $50 prix fixe dinner and tried nearly everything on the menu: clam chowder, Caesar, and spring verde salad to start; filet of sole and steak frites for mains; and both the flourless chocolate cake and crème brûlée to finish. Every dish was beautifully plated and full of flavor — not a single miss. The room was quiet (surprisingly so for a Saturday night at 6:30 PM), but that made it feel like a true hidden gem. Most guests seemed to be outside on the terrace, but indoors had a charming, cozy bistro vibe — and we practically had the dining room to ourselves. The staff was professional but warm, and the pacing of courses was spot on. We were genuinely shocked this place wasn’t more packed. For the quality of food and experience — especially in this part of Boston — the prix fixe is an absolute steal. Highly recommend this place before word gets out.

Excellent food and service. A great value. We’ll be back soon.

One of my favorite restaurants, always! Wonderful place with great food, drink, and atmosphere.

Fantastic food and wonderful staff. It used to have a warmer feel.

Delicious food as always. I noticed a caveat on the bill. It includes a 4% fee for the kitchen staff. That's ok, except I would think they would be paid a proper wage. That said, they only get 75% of that fee. The restaurant keeps the balance for their administrative fee to implement the 4% fee.