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4.8
Exceptional(829)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Charlestown
Booked 76 times today
Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.
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4.7
Exceptional(660)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Dorchester
Booked 21 times today
Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.- Patio dining: patio reservations are weather-dependent and may be canceled due to inclement weather. Our patios are partially covered protecting from light to moderate rain and light wind. - Timing: dinner's last seating is at 8:45pm and brunch's last seating is at 1:30pm. Your table is reserved for 90 mins for parties of 1-5 guests and 2 hrs for parties of 6+ guests.
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4.4
Awesome(8703)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Faneuil Hall
Booked 67 times today
The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.
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4.5
Awesome(6481)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 146 times today
Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.
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4.1
Excellent(647)
Price: Expensive
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 48 times today
Estella Restaurant, a culinary gem in downtown Boston, invites you to an exceptional dining experience that fuses flavors from diverse cultures. Founded by George Brandão in tribute to his extraordinary mother, Estella—a beacon of love and dedication—the restaurant embodies unity and diversity at its core. Our signature dish, the Famous Worrell Oxtail Rasta Pasta, is a harmonious blend of tender oxtail and vibrant Caribbean spices, a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors. Estella has been featured in prestigious publications such as Eater Boston's Best Restaurants in Downtown Crossing and Best Cocktail Bars in Boston. Located steps away from iconic landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic Freedom Trail, Estella is the perfect destination for locals and visitors seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Join us, where every dish tells a story and every moment celebrates culture, unity, and culinary artistry.
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4.7
Exceptional(112)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 48 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(1067)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 49 times today
Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.
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4.6
Exceptional(7168)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 55 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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4.7
Exceptional(2407)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill
Booked 39 times today
75 Chestnut - Nestled amidst the brownstones on the charming streets of Beacon Hill. Features regional American food. Serving our neighborhood for the last 20+ years we are delighted to welcome you to our establishment. We are proud that we can serve our fresh cooked to order foods, specialty crafted drinks and cocktails. Our super friendly staff will make you want to come back again and again. we are the essential Beacon Hill restaurant a must see for residents and visitors alike. Our seafood stew and steak tips have our guests wanting to come back. We serve dinner seven nights a week and we serve brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. the stuffed French toast is something you don't want to miss. during the seasons we always feature food and drink specials and special events. some examples are sweet tooth Tuesdays, wine Wednesdays, green Thursdays, Sunday supper. our Ginger bread lunches are iconic so book soon. we will be happy to serve you .
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4.5
Awesome(2747)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 21 times today
Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime. In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.

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  • Christie
    Greater Boston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience!! We arrived early for our 715 reservation and we were seated immediately. Our only complaint was that our drinks were a bit pricey for the serving size. However, it is downtown Boston. Our appetizers and main course came out hot and so delicious. The Rasta Rasta with salmon was amazing!! Our waitress was very attentive and the manager stopped by our table at the end of the meal to check on us. We will be back.
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    EstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Beacon Hill
    4.1
  • Hannah
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Delicious food great atmosphere. Amazing mocktail selection! The host gave us a helpful overview of the restaurant before sitting. I recommend getting a seat at the bar if you like to watch drinks and some food being prepared. It was great service and I enjoyed the comfortable high top seat but know it is a tight fit with six people at the small bar top. Can’t wait to go back!
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    Comfort KitchenPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dorchester
    4.7
  • AllysonVIP
    Greater Boston •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Such a nice restaurant, great service from the host and manager to our waiter Ryan. Everything is delicious and we were given champagne for our anniversary!
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    PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
    4.8
  • Kim
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This is our favorite place to come when we travel for business. Thank you!
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    Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
    4.5
  • EugeneVIP
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This was the perfect place to take an out of town guest. The food and service was excellent!
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    Union Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Faneuil Hall
    4.4
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