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Publico, Boston, MA

Publico

4.7 (880)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
11 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
Imagine yourself wandering through a local public market, enjoying culturally unique street foods, socializing and immersing yourself in new or familiar surroundings. We believe, for the public good, everyone should have the chance to experience this magic.
We proudly invite you to join us at Publico, where our goal is to channel the senses of exploring a new locale through globally inspired fare, libations, and mid-century meets rustic décor.
Our simple plates meld elements and flavors from Europe, South and North America. Prepared with traditional techniques and time tested recipes, our approachable offerings highlight the season’s freshest, sensibly sourced ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Paired with wine selections from around the world, a selection of local craft beers, or indulgent cocktails, your experience is designed to leave you with a modestly priced passport stamp for your palette.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 622-5700
  • Website
    http://publicoboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joel Howard
  • Catering
    Find us on EZ Cater Publico Street Bistro & Garden
  • Private party facilities
    We are open for small and large events, private and semi-private space is available. For more details please visit www.publicoboston.com or email events@publicoboston.com
  • Location
    11 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127
  • Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Cross street
    West First Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Music Bingo in the Garden

    May 14, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
    Join us for Music Bingo in the Garden at Publico hosted by our friends at King Trivia! Sing along to music played by your host and curated by King Trivia's full-time content team. Multiple games in a night allows for multiple opportunities to win! Digital bingo cards make for no additional cleanup and seamless gameplay. No more cumbersome bingo cards or daubers! A Music Bingo event lasts ~2 hours long with 4 chances to win! Each event will include two different playlists per night: 1. Decades or Genre 2. King Playlist (2 rounds per playlist) A King Playlist has a mix of decades and genres in which all the songs have a commonality! Walk-Ins are always welcome to join in the fun! Available at Publico every Wednesday from 7-9pm!
    Music Bingo in the Garden Photo

Menu

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What 880 people are saying

Publico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Contemporary American

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Publico offers a "unique dining experience" with "wonderfully pleasing" presentation, staff, and food. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious" menu options. The restaurant is celebrated for its "super fun" atmosphere and accommodating dietary options. While a bit noisy at times, Publico remains a "great find" with "impeccable service."
880 Reviews

  1. jeanie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding , unique dining experience for a lunch experience... presentation, staff and food wonderfully pleasing. highly recommend!

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  2. lois

    Nashville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the apps, entrees, and drinks were delicious! A cool spot with excellent service. Everything was great, and super comfortable.

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  3. kristin VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Place was amazing. Super cute food was so good but the server seemed annoyed to even be there.

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  4. Morayma

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all around. Will b back to try other menu items. Excellent Mocktails

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  5. Cristian

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buenísimo, todo. La comida el servicio todo, vuelvo.

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  6. Karen

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was amazing. I would love to come back again. I wasn’t expecting them to have bread to go with my burrata (I’m celiac),but they brought it out with gluten free baguette and it was delicious. I’d recommend this place to anyone without hesitation. A bit on the noisy side, so it was hard to hear people at the other end of the table.

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  7. kim VIP

    Greater Boston64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Publico but it won’t be our last! We went for lunch and were pleased to see a lunch special that was very affordable. But even better was the quality of the food! A great find!

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  8. Kathleen VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. This place is a gem.

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  9. Brad VIP

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great brunch spot in Southie with many entre’ and drink options.

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  10. JenniferJ

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my husband and I like traditional dining experience one with less noise but decent meals and pricing. Our server Aleks was outstanding!

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FAQs

Publico does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Publico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 622-5700.

Publico is rated 4.7 stars by 880 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. South Boston

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Publico

11 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West First Street
  • Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Howard
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://publicoboston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 622-5700
  • Catering
    Find us on EZ Cater Publico Street Bistro & Garden
  • Private party facilities
    We are open for small and large events, private and semi-private space is available. For more details please visit www.publicoboston.com or email events@publicoboston.com
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