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Molinari's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(551)“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.BLEND
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.9(96)Blend is a gastro pub that combines the aspects of great food, music, lights and entertainment all into one. Blend "blends" up that neighborhood gastro pub feel where everyone is welcome. Gay owned and Operated, come check us out!
DRAG BRUNCHES ARE 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
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Please note when booking for a drag brunch to not choose outside. All drag brunches will be held inside.
TUESDAYS ~ Our Normal Dinning Room is closed for our local cornhole league, hightop bar tables are available but please keep in mind those tables are in the bar area and it will be busy!!!
Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.9(156)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.Comfort Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.7(735)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 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.
Venezia Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(2,515)Venezia tucked away from city life, and tucked into the memory of every guest we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming to our waterfront!224 Boston Street Tavern & Restaurant
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(569)224 Boston Street is a neighborhood restaurant in Dorchester. Serving contemporary all-American comfort food during the dinner hour, it lets diners get anything from a great cheeseburger or salad to delicious mac 'n cheese and dessert. The most popular dishes at 224 include the homestyle meatloaf, tacos on homemade tortillas, and Short Rib Mac & Cheese.
At 224 Boston Street, guests can eat inside or outside at the beautiful patio setting. Diners on the go can also grab some takeout and enjoy it elsewhere. For people that have a busy night planned or don’t like waiting, 224 offers the option to make reservations.
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- OOlivierVIPGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIncredible steaks, sides, and drinks, and a lively atmosphere!More infoGrill 23 & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Back Bay•4.7
- KKseniaSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent experience! As an industry person, I was pleasantly surprised with the level of service! Flavorful dishes, attentive service, highly recommendMore infoKaiaPrice: Expensive• Greek• South End•4.7
- TTaraVIPGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFantastic food and amazing service. Such a fun experience, definitely recommendedMore infoToroPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• South End•4.7
- NNathan1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat food and drink, great service, and immaculate vibes!More infoTerra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.5
- DDoreen1 review5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025I enjoyed the meal. The staff were very friendly and professional.More infoComfort KitchenPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Dorchester•4.7
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With Dorchester's close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its views of Boston Harbor, it comes as no surprise that Dorchester is home to a number of restaurants offering classic New England fare, including clam chowder and lobster rolls. But Dorchester's dining scene goes far beyond traditional dishes. You can find a number of gastropubs that use a variety of ingredients, like fresh sea scallops and clams, in unique and creative ways. You can enjoy a vermicelli bowl at a Vietnamese spot or pair jerk chicken with a tropical drink at a Jamaican restaurant. With Boston being a home to many Cape Verdean immigrants, Dorchester also hosts restaurants offering authentic Cape Verdean dishes, such as fried yucca.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Dorchester is dbar
The best vegan restaurants in Dorchester are Comfort Kitchen, Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester and Lower Mills Tavern
The best vegetarian restaurants in Dorchester are Comfort Kitchen, Via Cannuccia and Yellow Door Taqueria - Dorchester
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The restaurants with the best ambiance in Dorchester are Scobie's Cafe + Bar, dbar and The Bowery Bar
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