City Table

Name: City Table
Address: 61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 933-4800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1484 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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At City Table you’ll find a casual neighborhood eatery nestled in the vibrant heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay in the Lenox Hotel, steps from Copley Square and Newbury Street. Our creative menu focuses on fresh, local ingredients with chef-inspired, regional touches. A variety of small plates, sides and entrees are easily shared so guests can explore many options.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 933-4800
Website
http://www.citytableboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Klajdi Plaku

Location
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Exeter and Boylston Street
Parking details
Valet parking available
Public transit
GREEN LINE: Copley Square <br />ORANGE LINE/COMMUTER RAIL: Back Bay Station <br />
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,484 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We needed a late night reservation and they took us and seated us and served us Immediately. The kitchen had to be winding down but they still produced delicious dinners!
City TableResponded today
Hi, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that we were able to accommodate your late-night reservation and provide you with delicious dinners. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon!
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ehh11
Greater Boston
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food is good. The service was also good given labor shortages. The manager, Steven, was delightful and helpful. Looking forward to returning.
City TableResponded today
Thank you, for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our delicious food and good service. We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to Steven. We can't wait to have you back!
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RICHARDC
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Went there for Brunch on 09/24/23 - Great Bloody Marys, Biscuits &Gravy were very good, the Eggs Benedict was ok - the only thing that kept it from being great was the eggs being slightly over-cooked.
City TableResponded 4 days ago
Hi Richard! Thank you for your review and feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Bloody Marys and Biscuits & Gravy. We apologize for the slightly over-cooked eggs in your Eggs Benedict. We'll make sure to address this issue. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
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Dani
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch - great service!
City TableResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the kind feedback, Dani! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our brunch and received great service. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience.
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troy
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
Went to City Table for brunch. They have no pastries for brunch. Food was ok, but the menu is limited. The staff was not attentive at all.
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wooop
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful Service, nice atmosphere. I felt my chicken was overcooked. My husband’s short ribs was delicious. Good drinks We will be back
City TableResponded on September 11, 2023
Hi! Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and your husband's short ribs. We apologize for the overcooked chicken and appreciate your feedback. We'll make sure to address this with our kitchen team. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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AndrewB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening. Great service and ambience. Dinner was perfect
City TableResponded on August 31, 2023
Thank you so much, Andrew! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent evening. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable experience.
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Mike
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It's always a joy to have breakfast at Open Table when we're in Boston.
City TableResponded on August 22, 2023
Thank you, Mike! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy breakfast. We appreciate your kind words and hope to continue providing you with a joyful dining experience whenever you're in Boston.
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StevenN
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was absolutely lovely. She made our evening with her absolute professionalism and care. Food - perfect. My ‘only’ complaint if there were one…..I felt my blood Orange cosmopolitan was a little “lacking”. The orange tasted lackluster. I switched over to a glass of Cabernet Savaignon that was delicious. I should have asked which winery that was as I hadn’t specified.
City TableResponded on August 18, 2023
Hi Steven, thank you for your kind words about our server and the perfect food! We appreciate your feedback regarding the blood Orange cosmopolitan and apologize for any disappointment. We're glad the Cabernet Sauvignon made up for it. We hope to see you again soon!
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msmj2
Greater Boston
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great menu, wine and drinks too. Ordered from the featured Dine Out menu. Will definitely return!
City TableResponded on August 14, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our menu, wine, and drinks. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
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JamesW
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a very nice brunch today. Made a booking for six people, and seven came; some a little early, some later. Had separate checks, no problem. The server accommodated all that well. Very good food—my colleagues all complimented it, and great service. Highly recommended.
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Aaron
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and atmosphere at City Table are always amazing! My boyfriend had the Rise and Wreck cocktail and said it is the best cocktail he's ever had. The spicy bolognese was delicious!!
City TableResponded on August 7, 2023
Hi Aaron, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We are thrilled to hear how much your boyfriend enjoyed the Rise and Reck cocktail. I will pass along your kind words about the Spicy Bolognese to our chef.
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SheilaN
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time dinning at City Table and i was extremely happy with my experience. Food wad very good!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved being there. Food delicious. Anna our wait person for wonderful. Will return soon again
City TableResponded on July 19, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review! We will be sure to share with Anna.
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BarbaraK
Philadelphia
116 reviews
vip
4.0
116 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
As visitors from Philadelphia, this was our third dinner at City Table since 2009. Each time we have eaten here, we remark to each other that it is a “hidden gem” ! You can eat a casual meal here consisting of excellent appetizers and salads, or you can have a full three course dinner. There is an excellent and varied wine list, as well as cocktails. Last night we enjoyed a flatbread pizza to start, followed by an outstanding bouillabaisse for my husband and a dry unusual and delicious roasted chicken breast for myself. Dessert was an out-of-this-world pistachio cake with cherries and what tasted like a banana sauce! Service was very professional and attentive! This is also an excellent and very accessible location.
City TableResponded on July 7, 2023
Dear Barbara, thank you so much! We're thrilled you had an amazing time. Best, Maya
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Service was the best! And the breakfast was amazing also!!
City TableResponded on July 6, 2023
Thank you for your awesome review! We can't wait to host you again.
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ClarkeC
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We relax at a nearby hotel and look forward to our visit at City Table. The food has always been outstanding and the quiet nature of the location is appreciated.
City TableResponded on July 5, 2023
Thank you so much, Clarke!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our food was amazing. Our server was so sweet. We will definitely be back.
City TableResponded on June 27, 2023
Thank you for the kind review - we appreciate it!
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Zachary
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
Food took about 45 minutes to come out but was alright. However our server was terrible. He brought the wrong drink at first and then only came to the table 3 times the entire dinner. Our waters were left empty the entire service, and he took forever to bring us our bill. We tried to flag him down however we could not even see him in the restaurant. Another server had to tell him that we were waiting on him it was so bad.
City TableResponded on June 27, 2023
Dear Zachary, We're very sorry to hear about your experience with us, that is not up to our high hospitality standards. Please know we take feedback like this very seriously and will be further investigating. Again, our deepest apologies and hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.
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Sarah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice date night. Dinner was delicious and the service was awesome.
City TableResponded on June 27, 2023
Thanks, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time.
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JeanD
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We loved this restaurant! Our plans cancelled at last minute so we looked for a restaurant and took a chance on City Table! We were so happy with the atmosphere, the quality of the food and the overall ambiance! Highly recommend!
City TableResponded on June 19, 2023
Dear Jean, Thank you so much! We can't wait for you to visit again in the future.
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Kinboston
Greater Boston
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
the meal was a little pricy for what it was. service was just ok.
City TableResponded on June 14, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We hope you'll visit us soon again.
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OpenTable Diner
Frankfurt
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great place for a catch up and informal meeting tho
City TableResponded on June 12, 2023
Thanks for the review! Hope to see you soon.
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Bill
Seattle
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Classic, charming atmosphere with that boutique hotel feel - very cool. The food is great, location is great, you’ll want to just have a nightcap in the adjacent bar and book a room for the night.
City TableResponded on June 6, 2023
Thank you Bill for your great review. We hope you'll join us again!
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Winter
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food, great service, nice ambience. The staff are very warm and welcoming. It's a lovely place to gather with friends.
City TableResponded on June 6, 2023
Dear Winter, We appreciate your kind words and thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
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FredA
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent breakfast - eggs Benedict! The coffee was good and the service generally excellent.
City TableResponded on June 14, 2023
Thank you, Fred! We hope you'll join us again in the future.
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Meeko
Greater Boston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
server not providing basic service and also had a attitude.
City TableResponded on May 30, 2023
Dear Meeko, We're deeply sorry to hear about your dining experience with us. We take feedback very seriously and will be speaking with the managers about how to improve moving forward.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, ambiance, and location. The Lenox and it’s restaurants and bars are a gem.
City TableResponded on May 30, 2023
Dear diner, thank you very much for the kind words. We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience.
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HenrietteD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant if you live here or visit Boston like i did. Very good food and very nice staff!
City TableResponded on May 25, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
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Natalie
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience4
Very confused about all of the high reviews. I’m wondering if my husband and I just ate here on an off night. The food was extremely bland and void of any flavor what so ever. The drinks were okay but other than that, we were very disappointed.
City TableResponded on May 22, 2023
Dear Natalie, I'm deeply sorry to hear about your dining experience with us. I have shared your review with the management team & chef to make the necessary improvements moving forward. We appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback and hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Again, our apologies.
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JohnT
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Chicken and salmon dishes were dry, and not terribly warm. Had to wait a long time for initial service, and our server did not promptly deliver drinks, etc. when asked. He would disappear for long stretches. Perhaps over stretched? The food was good, not great. We had a nice meal, but I might look elsewhere next time.
City TableResponded on May 23, 2023
Dear John, I's deeply sorry to hear about your experience with us, that is not up to our hospitality standards. I have shared your concerns with the management team & chef to make the necessary improvements moving forward.
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Kirky
San Diego
214 reviews
vip
5.0
214 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently exceeds our elevated expectations. City Table has solidified a position within our Back Bay restaurant rota when we are in town.
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Lynn
Greensboro
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch! I recommend the eggs benedict. Will go again when I’m back in Boston.
City TableResponded on May 16, 2023
Dear Lynn, Thank you so much for your feedback. We can't wait to see you soon again for brunch.
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MichaelMaz
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was very nice. Great service and salads. Will go back again.
City TableResponded on May 15, 2023
Thank you for the awesome review - hope you'll stop by again soon!
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Kirky
San Diego
214 reviews
vip
5.0
214 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always! Highly recommend. Chips, chopped salad, steaks.
City TableResponded on May 19, 2023
Thank you for the kind review! Hope to see you soon.
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Crone
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
A lively brunch place. Sure to energize any diner. Menu is limited; however, brunch favorites are all there.
City TableResponded on May 9, 2023
Thank you for your kind review - cheers!
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ConH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Server outstanding. A gem of the Back Bay!
City TableResponded on May 4, 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon.
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Chris
E. Tennessee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at the bar. Service was great. Drinks were delicious. Had the oysters and fig flatbread. Food was very good. Not your typical hotel restaurant type food. Highly recommend.
City TableResponded on May 3, 2023
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Chris! Stop by again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just AMAZING food and service! Love the place and cannot wait to get back
City TableResponded on April 26, 2023
Dear diner, Thank you very much for the wonderful words. We can't wait for you to visit again.
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Babel
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
The food was very good, and the ambience lovely. Overall, quite nice. However, the service left quite a bit to be desired. Our waiter, who was friendly enough, seemed to have a large table he was covering in another room and so getting his attention (or even a sighting of him) was a challenge. We asked for bread four times before anyone came with any. ; and, after he brought back menus so we could look over dessert options it was another 30 minutes before he came back to check on us. Not his fault, I don't believe - it's just that they were short-staffed which left us short-changed.
City TableResponded on April 24, 2023
Dear Babel, Thank you for the kind review. We appreciate your feedback. Our number one priority is to ensure you receive excellent hospitality, we will be discussing this with our managers. Hope you'll stop by again soon!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from City Table using the Order Online button. City Table also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 933-4800.

City Table is rated 4.7 stars by 1484 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116

Additional information

Cross street
Exeter and Boylston Street
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available
Public transit
GREEN LINE: Copley Square ORANGE LINE/COMMUTER RAIL: Back Bay Station
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Klajdi Plaku
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.citytableboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 933-4800

City Table

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Spicy Bolognese

Chopped Salad

Steak Frites

Menu

What 1,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does City Table offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is City Table restaurant rated?

Is City Table currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information