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Uni, Boston, MA

Uni

4.5
4.5
1972 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Asian
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 536-7200
  • Website
    http://www.uni-boston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan
  • Catering
    Uni Goes on the Road!<br />Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue!<br />Specializing in but not limited to:<br />Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience<br /><br />Please inquire for details + pricing.<br />Shelagh@uni-boston.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 90 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: Shelagh@Uni-Boston.com
  • Private party contact
    Katie Aramento: (617) 536-7200
  • Location
    370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,972 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,972 Reviews

  1. EmilyG

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Each dish was carefully and beautifully prepared. Gorgeous fresh fish..delicious flavors

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  2. MarkP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We went to Uni to celebrate our 44th anniversary, and expected to pay for high quality food and service. Overall, Uni delivered, with attentive staff, and delicious food, often with creative ingredients and combination. I recommend the eggplant in miso in particular. The sushi was more disappointing, with quite small cuts of fish, the portion sizes were not up to what I felt were the expectations of a top notch restaurant. The grilled octopus was swimming in a pool of sesame oil, detracting from its potential. Overall, we were pleased with our visit to Uni, but felt we could have gotten better value from the pretty high prices.

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  3. LindaA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    We have celebrated many special occasions at UNI, and this experience was our only disappointment. It was as loud as a noisy bar. The appetizers we had were overly salty and unusually spicey. The salt in the grilled Brussels sprouts was overpowering and they were charred to almost no taste. The hot peppers are usually so delicious, but they suffer from the same issues, and were too hot for those that table who normally love heat. A very salty encounter. However the UNI spoon was so good my husband had another, and the scallop dish I had was very nice. It has always been a bit pricey there and we have our high expectations.

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  4. AbC48

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect sized portions, delicious flavors and exceptional service!

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  5. DouglasT

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    We'd really looked forward to this meal, as possibly some of "the best sushi in Boston." And while we did enjoy the takes on, for example, the standard spicy tuna roll and tuna belly sashimi, the quality of the food was somewhat uneven. The dessert - a bizarre variant on "cheesecake" - was something of a fiasco. Quite unexpectedly our server took this item off our check, a gesture which we much appreciated. Finally, the biggest detriment to our enjoyment of our meal was the raucous noise level in the main dining room. Whether this related to a Sox game that had just ended, or was typical of a Saturday evening crowd, we will not return on a weekend evening, and will specifically request to be seated in the smaller "anteroom."

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food EXCELLENT!!!! EXCELLENT!!!! Noise level horrible!!!

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  7. DeannaN

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really delicious -- enjoyed by sushi eaters and vegetarians alike

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  8. amya

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very noisy - have to yell to have a conversation but great food and excellent cocktails

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  9. JulesMacrae

    Greater Boston

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous sake dinner! Food & sake pairing was spot on! Thank you

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Might be the best sushi in Boston! We loved every dish and drink we ordered. The waitress paced everything perfectly, including putting our spiciest dish last so it wouldn’t impact the flavors. Highly recommend!!!!

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  11. CCRQ

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, but not inexpensive. Expect to spend $150 plus per person.

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  12. Periwinkle

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Creative and delicious sushi, great ambiance. Service a bit slow but we didn’t mind staying a little longer. I’m hank you!

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  13. MadelineC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding, every dish was explained well, great vegetarian options!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocktails are excellent. Great for a special occasion

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  15. Michael

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding food and ambiance. Be aware of the prices when being recommended quantity.

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  16. fred

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Over rated, not worth it. Ok food and fair service

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  17. StaceyZ

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always!!! Food service vibe is awesome and my go to place to eat in boston.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food and even better service. Great overall experience. Didn’t have the sushi, just the kitchen bites. They did not disappoint.

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  19. thebeetrain

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience, super nice and helpful staff, and high quality ingredients. Highly recommend!

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  20. SallyG

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    We came across Uni on a list of top restaurants to visit during our stay in Boston and decided to book our reservation months in advance. Boy, were we ever disappointed. The nigiri was tiny and rubbery, the sashimi pieces were paper thin, the eel roll had barely any eel in it and was drenched in sauce, and the wagyu dumplings were beyond spicy to the point you could hardly detect the wagyu beef and the oysters were the size of a child's thumb. Overall, the food was mediocre, overpriced, and haphazardly prepared. This restaurant has truly mastered the art of gouging its customers and providing very little value in return. We spent $ 300 USD and walked out hungry, disappointed, and beyond frustrated. NEVER AGAIN.

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  21. Ernie

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience. The service was exceptional and the food even better. Best sushi in Boston.

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  22. Bryan

    Greater Boston

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good sushi and experience for the price will definitely return 

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best, a must stop when in Boston Incredible food and outstanding service

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  24. CarolinaC

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Staff was amazing per usual. Food was not as good as the previous times. It was still good but not as outstanding as other occasions.

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  25. DwayneJ

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was absolutely incredible, but what really blew my mind was the wine pairings. Some seriously top notch combinations, and we had some great interactions with the sommelier. Only ding was on timing - our dishes kept coming before the wines, so we'd have to wait to taste them. Otherwise, a truly perfect dining experience.

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  26. Alex

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was good, but it was exceedingly overpriced. Portions are small and expensive. I get the brand, high quality food, smaller portions, etc. etc. But it really is not worth going to for dinner. Apps, drinks, yea okay. The drinks were really good! Two of us spent almost $400 (including 2 drinks each) and I was still hungry! PS i don't really get the point of having Wagyu dumplings, kind of ruins the supposed quality and flavor of the meat.

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  27. NJdiner

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love, love, love this place. Sushi preparations are subtle yet flavorful. Many unique combinations. Food from the kitchen is also excellent. Very lively vibe and fun. Servers are quite busy but they do a good job as a tag team. Bring your wallet and you will enjoy :)

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  28. EnfantsDoc

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I love Uni but aside from the buns and the octupus, their offers last night were barely above average. Typically they're much better.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible sushi and sashimi and the staff is fabulous. Best Japanese restaurant in Boston.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was tasty

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  31. Alex

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came in with a group of 5 including two from out of town for a special occasion because we heard this is some of the best sushi in Boston. It did not disappoint - we had the chef put together a combo platter of sashimi and nigiri, and also had miso soup and grilled kama. The food was all totally on point, everyone was thoroughly impressed. The service was great too - I wish I had caught our servers name but he was really excellent, very patient and accommodating (all of the staff was). I would definitely come back.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    First of all, the food is very good! But be prepared like all other high end Japanese restaurants, the quantity of the food is not aligned with the price. You won’t be full at all and end up with a huge bill. The service is really really slow, we had to wait for our table for half hour even though restaurant made it clear: don’t be late, we will charge you! We then had to wait for another half hour to get our drinks in. You got the idea. There would also be a 3% kitchen charge on top of everything. It’s a nice experience for tasting or a date night, but not recommended if you are looking for a full meal.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We enjoyed our visit very much. We will be back. Thank you to the manager for making it great.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Boston, comes with the price tag though

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  35. Shef

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing birthday dinner. We did the tasting menu and everything we had was delicious. A wonderful dining experience.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here with a group for my friend’s birthday and had an amazing time! Harrison the manager was so hospitable and our server Ronald had fantastic recommendations. We recommend the Toro fatty tuna nigiri, kinki thornhead nigiri (definitely the group favorite, and one of Ronald’s recs) fried chicken bao, scallop sashimi, and chow fun noodles! Don’t skip the strawberry mochi for dessert. Step out of your comfort zone and try some fantastic food and cocktails. We all left with full bellies, so eager for the next time!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Uni and always have a great experience. The food is outstanding and the team has the perfect blend of being friendly, attentive and knowledgeable.

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  38. FloS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Uneven Culinary Journey, Subpar Service I had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant on 07/27, ordering the tasting menu, with its 9 services. While the food was satisfactory overall, there are inconsistencies in the dining experience and issues with the service experience that lives a bitter taste. With a price of 225$, the quality of the food was a mixed bag. Some dishes such as the prawns and sashimi were excellent, though I did find a scale on the salmon's skin, which was a bit off-putting. The main issue I encountered was with the seasoning. While some elements were under-salted, others were too spicy, overpowering the balance of the other ingredients. Such inconsistencies were particularly noticeable. I found some choices curious, such as to eat tagliatelle with chopsticks. It was a bit unconventional and just impractical and didn't add any significant value to the overall dining experience. Also, that dish was not served at the right temperature to appreciate all the flavors, it was too cold. On a positive note, the dessert was truly exceptional, a definite highlight. However, it's the service that truly fell short of expectations. After being seated, no one took the time to explain the available menu options, including the tasting menu. I had to ask someone to come explain why there was a table menu and an online menu. In a top-tier restaurant, the service staff is expected to have a balance of attentiveness and discretion, allowing us to enjoy the meal at a relaxed pace. Unfortunately, the hurried nature of the staff, along with the rush to clear plates, negatively impacted the overall experience. The music level also affected the ambiance, making it difficult to comprehend the servers' explanations of the dishes. To conclude, while the food was just about worth the $225 tasting menu price, the overall experience was disappointing. Such a restaurant needs to ensure that every element of a guest's visit is impeccable, not just the food.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambience would recommend and will be back

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  40. DamianE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was amazing and the service was great! Only complaint was that the stools at the sushi bar were pretty uncomfortable. Some highlights were the hamachi belly nigiri, Alaskan percebes, and the wagyu beef dumplings. So damn good!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Uni using the Order Online button.

Uni is rated 4.5 stars by 1972 OpenTable diners.

Uni does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Uni

370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
  • Public transit
    MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.uni-boston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 536-7200
  • Catering
    Uni Goes on the Road!<br />Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue!<br />Specializing in but not limited to:<br />Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience<br /><br />Please inquire for details + pricing.<br />Shelagh@uni-boston.com
  • Private party facilities
    Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 90 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: Shelagh@Uni-Boston.com
  • Private party contact
    Katie Aramento: (617) 536-7200
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