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A photo of Lucca North End restaurant
1. Lucca North End
4.6
Exceptional(3733)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 33 times today
Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.
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2. Tresca
4.8
Exceptional(4393)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 47 times today
In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.
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3. Little Whale
4.8
Exceptional(842)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 26 times today
Little Whale Oyster Bar is a Classic New England Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar from Chef Michael Serpa on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay. An ode to the seaside clamshacks are raw bars of the New England coast, Little Whale is a casual neighborhood spot focusing on local products and seafood friendly wines.
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4. Mistral - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(6255)
Price: Moderate
• French • Back Bay
Booked 45 times today
Located in Boston's trendy South End, Mistral is a culinary destination that transports you to the picturesque charm of Provence. Immerse yourself in an inviting atmosphere adorned with hand-picked pottery and elegant arched windows, evoking both warmth and sophistication. Our talented chefs showcase their passion for French cuisine by creating artful dishes with the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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5. Grafton Street Pub & Grill
4.5
Awesome(1300)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Cambridge
Booked 7 times today
*New Address: 59 JFK Street, Cambridge MA*Originally opened in October of 1996, Grafton Street Pub & Grill has been a beloved institution of Harvard Square for over 25 years. Located at 59 JFK Street – the Gateway of Harvard Square – this neighborhood hot spot is named after the spirited cobblestone-lined shopping district near Dublin’s famed Temple Bar area. Grafton Street deftly combines a traditional Irish pub’s warmth and coziness with a contemporary and comfortable full-service restaurant. Formerly located at 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, Grafton Street relocated in March of 2022. The new location is on lower JFK Street just steps away from the Red Line MBTA stop and the Charles River. Grafton Street offers FREE validated parking daily after 5pm and all day Sunday just above the restaurant in the Harvard Square Parking Garage. The garage entrance is located at 20 Eliot Street.
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6. Waterline – Boston Marriott Long Wharf
4.3
Awesome(296)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Faneuil Hall
Booked 3 times today
Set within the Boston Marriott Long Wharf, Waterline serves up the flavors of New England with locally sourced ingredients and regional favorites. Enjoy a superb drink menu and breathtaking views of Boston Harbor.
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7. Bacco Ristorante & Bar
4.2
Awesome(1122)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 6 times today
This spacious, romantic eatery pairs contemporary Italian cuisine with great views of Boston's historic North End. Bacco's first floor is home to a beautiful mahogany and granite bar where patrons drink from an extensive wine list and catch sports highlights on one of two flat-screen TVs. The restaurant's French doors are open during warmer months, allowing guests to feel like part of the action along Salem Street. Diners on the more formal second level devour plates of linguini carbonara, chicken cacciatore and lobster ravioli while enjoying views of the city.'- Citysearch Boston. No dinner is complete with out one of our beloved Espresso Martinis!
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8. Tavern in the Square - Burlington
4.5
Awesome(1830)
Price: Moderate
• American • Burlington
Booked 26 times today
Grab your co-workers, friends, family and go! Burlington, MA is quickly becoming a bustling business hub and Tavern in the Square Burlington is the perfect lunch, brunch or happy hour spot to kick it with co-workers or catch the game with friends. Our menu caters to every appetite big or small. Whether you are looking to sink your teeth into our delicious burgers, unwind with an after work cocktail, or try something healthy like our Gluten Free options, Tavern in the Square has something to satisfy everyone. Located across the parking lot of Burlington Mall, Tavern in the Square is the perfect spot to relax after a day of shopping with one of our 50 ice cold draft beers in the bar or while people watching on our patio.Follow us on Instagram: @taverninthesquare & Twitter: @TavernintheSq
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9. Tamo Bistro + Bar
4.1
Excellent(564)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Seaport
Booked 2 times today
Featuring contemporary cuisine with a distinctive Boston accent, TAMO Bistro + Bar is situated in the heart of Boston's Seaport District, along the waterfront, and brings you the best that Boston has to offer with hand-crafted cocktails and stylishly presented food. Chef Kiara Lattin sources a fusion of fresh ingredients from local farms and the hotel's own rooftop herb garden and bee colony, and is inspired by Boston’s famous ethnic neighborhoods, the bounty of New England farms and the Atlantic Ocean at our doorstep.

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