Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in South End

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Back BayBeacon HillCambridgeDowntownFaneuil HallMedford

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1. Kaia

4.7

Exceptional(81)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • South End

Booked 46 times today

At Kaia, we’re re-imagining the way food and culture blend into one along the shores of the Aegean. Honoring the timeless rituals of foraging, fishing and feasting, we let nature be our guide. Fresh, local, and seasonal, we’re committed to sourcing ingredients that capture the full essence of this palette. From briney crudos and caviar to herbaceous, whole-fish dishes, each plate reflects the purity of flavors born from wind and water.

2. Bar Mezzana

4.7

Exceptional(1510)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 43 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!

3. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4745)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 56 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

4. Faccia a Faccia

4.6

Exceptional(161)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 76 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.

5. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2338)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 38 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

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6. Ramsays Kitchen - Boston

4.5

Awesome(440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 78 times today

Ramsay’s Kitchen Boston reflects Gordon Ramsay’s international culinary journey through a refined all-day menu and thoughtful design. Located in Back Bay, the space is warm and welcoming with a modern twist. Whether you're stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks, it offers a fresh take on casual elegance.

7. Nowon - Boston

4.4

Awesome(51)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Seaport

Booked 45 times today

Pull up, Seaport — we got you.Nowon’s touchin’ down in Boston, bringing our Korean American Pocha (gastropub-style) vibes straight from NYC. We’re servin’ up elevated comfort food in a low-lit, open-late, hip hop & rap-fueled space — now in the heart of Seaport Boston.Home of NYC’s LEGENDARY Cheeseburger, plus all the Nowon classics:• ‘Chopped Cheese’ Rice Cakes (a must-try)• Jae’s signature CHICKEN BUN• Dank Tater Tots (Honey Garlic Butter or Curry Spiced)Perfect for late nights, brunch, big crews, date nights, dope cocktails, private parties — and the best vibes, all day.Come catch the vibe. Seaport, let’s run it.

8. No Relation

4.9

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • South End

Booked 4 times today

Tucked away down a narrow hallway, No Relation is a nine-seat, secret sushi restaurant nestled within Shore Leave, a tropical experience from the team at Bar Mezzana and Black Lamb. Chef Colin Lynch leads the inventive omakase menu, where Japanese technique & his creative interpretation of a sushi-ya are presented each evening over approximately 14-courses. Join us in a shared intimate experience with a thoughtfully curated menu, served directly by our chefs. A magnetized world map will highlight the areas from which the menus fish is sourced. Luxurious extras, like Black Truffle & Ossetra Caviar, can be added on during your experience. Towards the end of the omakase, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy extra bites.*Starting Monday, June 9th, we're excited to debut our new 17-course omakase menu! This expanded offering is priced at $185 per person (exclusive of 7% tax & 22% administrative fee). Follow along on instagram or sign up for our newsletter for a first look at the new menu.

9. Mooncusser

4.8

Exceptional(1566)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 16 times today

Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

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10. Shy Bird - South Boston

4.7

Exceptional(260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Boston

Booked 29 times today

Shy Bird is an all day rotisserie, bar, cafe & takeaway. We strive to be affordable, approachable and accessible while offering crave-able food, warmth, and hospitality. We offer a serious beverage program that doesn’t take itself too seriously. We have a Dog Friendly Outdoor Patio! We are available for reservations, walk ins, takeout, delivery, catering, large parties, events, and monthly subscriptions.

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Sarah
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding meal as always; the fluke crudo was next level, and the hazelnut flourless cake was worth feeling like we may never have to eat again in our lives. Always a great meal and experience!
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Bar MezzanaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.7
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KarenVIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible food. Loved the miso soup, spicy tuna rolls, trout nigiri…..
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UniPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Back Bay
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4.6
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Ksenia
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent experience! As an industry person, I was pleasantly surprised with the level of service! Flavorful dishes, attentive service, highly recommend
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KaiaPrice: Expensive• Greek• South End
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4.7
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Alma
Caribbean •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food and service! Outstanding Salmon and Shrimp. Disappointed in lack of GF bread and no French Onion Soup for dinner. Found this restaurant as recommended for a quiet dining experience and it was SO LOUD that we had to use airpods and use our cell phones to hear each other. That impacted our experience. Probably will not go back even though the quality of the food was wonderful.
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Bistro du MidiPrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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Natasha
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I am obsessed with this resturant, I go every chance I get and they never disappoint!
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Faccia a FacciaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.6

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