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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea, Boston, MA

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

4.8 (596)
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea
24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is a full service tearoom in Downtown Boston specializing in English style afternoon tea service. Steps from Government Center and the Freedom Trail, an experience at Silver Dove includes a pot of tea and a curated selection of finger foods. The food is a set menu and fixed price consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, cakes, scones, macarons and other pastries which rotate seasonally.

We offer 90 minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are available up to six weeks in advance. We can accommodate parties of up to six guests on weekends, and parties of up to twelve guests Wednesday through Friday.

We serve a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions from around the world and of various styles. We also provide a selection of craft cocktails and mocktails, as well as sparkling and still wines.

Our kitchen is completely gluten free (and oat free). We are independently owned and operated.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 203-1223
  • Website
    http://www.silverdovetea.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
  • Neighborhood
    Faneuil Hall
  • Cross street
    Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea's menu was last updated on 6/9/2025.

Afternoon Tea

Includes a pot of tea of your choice and:

  • Standard$48.00

    • With Wine or Cocktail$56.00

      Savory

      • Cucumber Sandwich

        cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dill

        • Coronation Chicken

          vadouvan, crème fraiche, sultana

          • Parsnip Soup

            lamb bacon, potato, leek

            • Beef Confit

              pão de queijo, mushroom duxelles, lemon tarragon aïoli

              Scone

              • Currant Scone

                strawberry jam, clotted cream

                Sweet

                • Bakewell Tart

                  frangipane, raspberry rose jam

                  • Genmaicha Eclair

                    chocolate ganache, genmaicha cremeux

                    • Peppermint Macaron

                      almond macaron, peppermint ganache

                      • Speculaas Cake

                        almond sponge, apricot jam, coconut mousse

                        Last updated: December 5, 2024

                        What 596 people are saying

                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                        Overall ratings and reviews

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                        4.8
                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.5Food
                        • 4.8Service
                        • 4.7Ambience
                        • 4.5Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea offers a charming and intimate setting with "fantastic service" and "delicious, gluten-free" options. Guests appreciate the "creative menu variations" that accommodate various dietary needs. The "extensive tea selection" and "beautiful presentation" make it a delightful spot for special occasions, with a cozy ambiance and attentive staff.
                        596 Reviews

                        1. Mark

                          Greater Boston3 reviews

                          1.0

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 1
                          2. Food 1
                          3. Service 2
                          4. Ambience 2
                          the food is not good, definitely not worth the price, macaron was really bad, the small sandwiches were a combination of excessive sweetness and saltness, and the cracker/bread had bad texture and bland.

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                        2. Sam VIP

                          Greater Boston1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          This place is fantastic with very attentive and kind service. All of the food and tea was exceptional and will definitely be back!

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                        3. Lesli

                          Greater Boston1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 8, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Silver Dove was a perfect place to celebrate a recent graduation. It was beautiful, the service was lovely and thoughtful, and the food and tea were amazing. We had three people with Celiac, and it felt like such a treat to be able to eat all of the delicious and fancy food. The highlights were the tea service itself, with the little individual pots of tea (with free refills of hot water to make the joy of it all last), the scones, the cucumber finger sandwich and the Brie and bacon sandwich, and the rhubarb dessert. We definitely plan to come back for special occasions, and will recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun, celiac friendly experience in Boston.

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                        4. OpenTable Diner

                          Greater Boston2 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 8, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Had such a beautiful afternoon here with my Mom - made even more special thanks to the wonderful hostess who truly went above and beyond. She was kind, thoughtful, and an absolute angel throughout our visit. The food was delicious, the ambiance charming, and the service genuinely made us feel welcome and cared for. It's rare to come across hospitality that feels this personal and sincere. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to create a lovely memory with loved ones.

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                        5. Xhudita

                          Greater Boston1 review

                          3.0

                          Dined on June 7, 2025

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 3
                          I had higher expectations for this place. The food was mediocre. Ambiance nothing special.

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                        6. Kristina VIP

                          Greater Boston26 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 1, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          This was a wonderful experience! The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. This was our first experience having High Tea and I cannot wait to return. The food was absolutely delicious, every bite!!!

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                        7. Diana

                          Greater Boston6 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined on June 1, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 5
                          I had been curious about Silver Dove because their menu is unique compared to typical afternoon teas. I really liked all of the savory items, and our server was really kind about adapting to my dietary preferences! The sweet items left more to be desired - the macaron was too sweet and a little artificial tasting. I enjoyed my oolong tea!

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                        8. Stuart VIP

                          Greater Boston80 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 1, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 4
                          A friend suggested we all try it, and it was a pleasant surprise. Quite "high tea," as I imagine it. The staff, all helpful and friendly, are serious tea people: the menu has about 25 different varieties and they're happy to describe and talk about any of them. In addition to tea the menu includes delicious little scones, a variety of interesting finger sandwiches, and several equally interesting desserts. Their menu changes about four times a year. The room is very small, seats only 24, and I expected it to be quieter than it was (though not noisy.) One not unappealing little quirk -- they tell you your reservation is for not more than 90 minutes. Though it seemed a bit on the expensive side, it was a delightful way for the four of us to spend part of a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended.

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                        9. K VIP

                          Greater Boston27 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined on May 31, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          This was my second time here and I still feel like the service could be better. It’s really cute and my girls enjoyed it but when I compare it to the Copley library and Rowes Wharf Sea grille, I feel they have more of variety.

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                        10. David

                          New York City4 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on May 31, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Beautiful presentation of delicious treats. Was able to meet my spouses dietary restrictions efficiently and effectively. And the selection of high end teas was excellent.

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                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is rated 4.8 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

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                        2 people
                        7:00 PM
                        Booked 23 times today
                        Google Map for Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

                        24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

                        Additional information

                        • Cross street
                          Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
                        • Neighborhood
                          Faneuil Hall
                        • Hours of operation
                          Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
                        • Price
                          $31 to $50
                        • Cuisines
                          Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
                        • Dining style
                          Casual Dining
                        • Dress code
                          Casual Dress
                        • Parking details
                          Street Parking
                        • Public transit
                          Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
                        • Payment options
                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                        • Additional
                          Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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