Don’t Tell Aunty

Name: Don’t Tell Aunty
Address: 1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA, United States, 02115
Telephone: (617) 982-6152
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (79)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Don't Tell Aunty is a lively Indian gastropub in Boston’s Back Bay, located at 1080 Boylston St. Known for its bold flavors and playful ambiance, the restaurant serves creative twists on Indian classics, from Kerala fried chicken to rasam ramen. With vibrant décor, live music, and a unique cocktail selection—including South Indian coffee espresso martinis—this spot offers a fun and flavorful dining experience. Whether for a casual meal, late-night bites, or weekend brunch, Don't Tell Aunty brings together great food, drinks, and energy in a welcoming setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary Indian, Indian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(617) 982-6152
Website
https://donttellaunty.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

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What 79 people are saying

Don’t Tell Aunty reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.0Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Don't Tell Aunty offers a "lively and energetic atmosphere" with "amazing" kale chaat and okra fries. While some dishes are "inventive," others need refinement. The service is friendly yet can be slow, and the music is often "too loud." It's a trendy spot great for "creative fusion food" and cocktails.

79 Reviews

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Rishav
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was really bad, 4 different people asked for an order, they didn’t serve drinks until the end we had to ask for it. The food was below average. Also, they missed serving one of the drinks, and when we paid the bill they came with rumali roti stating Did you get rumali roti?
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Andy
Greater Boston15 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and inventive food, nice ambience. As others have mentioned, service was a bit lacking (2nd person's main arrived 10 minutes after 1st person's, took a while to flag a server down for a 2nd round of drinks).
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Kripali
Austin1 review
3.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe! Found the main dishes to be a bit too sweet but the appetizers were amazing. Highly recommend the kale chaat.
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Keith VIP
Greater Boston19 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Music was way too loud. Aunty could have had it at 1/2 where it was and it would have been the energetic, young vibe they may have been looking for. Service was really not very good. Lots of different people came to the table, dishes weren't cleared. I don't see it lasting long. They won't reach a broader clientelle unless Aunty turns down the volume and picks up the pace on service.
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Shailaja VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was on point, service like others have mentioned could use some TLC.
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Sanju VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and spicy and a bit unique for the area. The cocktails were overpriced and it was way too loud to have a conversation. I think they need to work on the service as they try and push you out in 90 minutes but the orders take a long time to come out. The service staff was very nice and professional. I think they just need to work on timings.… And please turn down the music.
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Theo
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was an ok experience. I feel lots of room for improvement in such a great space and location with limited competition in Boston!
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Veronica
Greater Boston14 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I’m giving Don’t Tell Aunty a solid 3 out of 5. The food was actually really great—we were dining with an Indian friend who confirmed the flavors were on point and authentic, which definitely says a lot. The drinks were also good, and the atmosphere was lively and enjoyable. Making a reservation was super easy, which I appreciated. That said, the experience was a little disappointing on the service side. As soon as we sat down, we were told we only had 90 minutes, which is fine if the service is quick and efficient. Unfortunately, it took quite a while for someone to bring us waters and to take our order. It just felt a little off—if you're going to limit dining time, the staff should be prompt from the start. At the end of our meal, they politely but firmly asked us to leave because another party was waiting, which made us feel rushed. Nobody wants to feel like they’re being pushed out, especially when the service wasn’t exactly fast to begin with. Also, as expected in Boston, parking can be tricky—there’s very limited street parking and garages nearby can be pricey. Overall: ✔️ Great food ✔️ Good drinks ✔️ Nice vibe ✔️ Easy reservations ❌ Slow service ❌ Rushed at the end ❌ Tough parking Would I go back? Maybe, but I’d go knowing I’m on a tight clock and I’d hope the service matches that pace.
Don’t Tell AuntyResponded on June 25, 2025
Veronica, we appreciate your honest breakdown. While we’re glad the food and drinks were hits, we’re taking your notes on pacing and communication to heart. Your feedback is gold—and yes, we’re working on syncing that clock with care.
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David
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and kind staff! We will definitely be back and refer our friends!!!
Don’t Tell AuntyResponded on June 25, 2025
David, you just made our day brighter than a fresh tandoor flame! We’re so glad you loved the food and felt the warmth from our crew. Can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back for more bold flavors and cheeky good times!
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Ari VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A perfectly fine average restaurant with average food and cocktails. Prices are high for what you get.
Don’t Tell AuntyResponded on June 16, 2025
Oh no, Ari — “perfectly fine” isn’t the kind of mischief we’re aiming for! We definitely want every bite and sip to feel worth the price and more. Your honest feedback is heard loud and clear — we’re always working behind the scenes to turn fine into fantastic.
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Don’t Tell Aunty is rated 4 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Contemporary Indian, Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
https://donttellaunty.com/
Phone number
(617) 982-6152

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