No. 9 Park

Name: No. 9 Park
Address: 9 Park Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02108
Telephone: (617) 742-9991
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3520 Reviews

$50 and over

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Located in an elegant townhouse in historic Beacon Hill, No. 9 Park provides an intimate setting to enjoy Barbara Lynch's refined cuisine. The menu showcases an artful blend of regionally inspired Italian and French dishes with an emphasis on simplicity and flavor. The wine program focuses on regional producers whose styles reflect a taste of place. The dining room, designed by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz of C&J Katz, radiates a quiet and timeless elegance in the form of a muted taupe palette and dark polished wood floors. From the carefully selected wines to the warm hospitality, No. 9 Park strives to set the standard for fine dining in Boston.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
European, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 742-9991
Website
http://www.no9park.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Barbara Lynch
Private party facilities
No. 9 Park offers both private and semi-private dining for 15 to 75 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 100 for a cocktail reception. Celebrate your special occasion such as an engagement dinner, wedding reception, graduation celebration, brunch event, and business dinners.
Private party contact
Jenny Soldatos: (617) 423-4200

Location
9 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108
Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
Cross street
Beacon Street
Parking details
We recommend street parking on Park Street or next to the State House after 5pm.
Public transit
No. 9 Park is less than 1 block from Park Street Station on the Red and Green Lines, a short walk from Government Center on the Blue Line and Downtown crossing on the Orange Line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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3,520 Reviews

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JKOB
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful evening at No. 9 Park. Could not ask for more. The service was very welcoming . We had the Chef’s tasting menu with optional A5 Wagu and each dish was served with suitable interval in between and given time to savour. Recommended . If I have the chance to return to Boston, I would definitely go for this wonderful meal and restaurant again.
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PegG
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We had a great time with our dear old friends --our waiter was delightful and funny
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Barbara
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant for a special celebration ! Tasting menu and wine pairing was awesome p
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StevenF
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love No. 9 Park. It is our favorite place for special occasions. Impeccable service.
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NataliaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Large selection of French wines, very good chef and sommelier
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JeffS
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Recommend to anyone. Our favorite place in Boston
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Mike
Miami
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
Hi, We've been coming to No.9 Park for several years, when we first moved to Boston and since we left and come back every year to visit. This is the first time it feels that the overall experience was not the premium food, dining, service experience we used to have. The food was ok, it was the same if not similar menu but something was off with it. Didn't feel as curated as it used to be. Presentation and plate sizes were off. In general, just a decline in vibe, presentation and experience. I would be hard pressed to recommend until there's some sort of attention to the detail they used to be known for.
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JCambridge
Greater Boston
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
I was really disappointed in the meal. The food was okay but very basic. The service was really a let down. It was a quiet Sunday early dinner and I still didn't receive a glass of wine I ordered to pair with my appetizer. I ordered a different wine for my entree in it's place, with no apologies from staff regarding my missing wine.
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TraceyA
Greater Boston
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
No. 9 Park is heaven on earth! Do the tasting. The experience is 5 stars! Our 38th anniversary dinner was wonderful. The staff was SO accommodating. This was the 3rd anniversary dinner we’ve dined at ‘9’ and it makes for wonderful memories! Thank you!!
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aleciam
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Service was excellent. Signature gnocchi and cocktail were superb. Scallops were good, duck entree was uninspiring. Overall a pleasant evening.
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TedA
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a magical evening at No. 9 Park for our 34th anniversary. Started with craft cocktails at the bar, before moving to our table for the chef's tasting menu and some. The wine service and the food was superlative in every facet. You want to be taken on a culinary delight, go here.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Got the tasting menu. Amazing but no wagu beef? Everything was outstanding, but the busers were hovering waiting to take away the plates so we could move faster with our meal, I assume so they could go home for the day! Multiple times asked if we were done while we were still eating. Very uncomfortable. Spending 600 on a date night I can lick the plate if I like. Great place for an anniversary. Give it 5 out of 5 other than the busers pressure to quickly eat, and move on to the next, very expensive meals
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EloiseR
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Loved this special restaurant. Food was exceptional- service was a bit confusing. Did not seem to be organized but everyone was extremely nice and I would definitely go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
Definitely isn’t worth the price. Duck entree didn’t taste fresh, and the only truly notable thing we tried with the prune stuffed Gnocchi. Food wasn’t worth the price. The service was excellent though. Friendly staff, timely service. Dated ambience
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Momeees
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visit No. 9 Park for our anniversary each year from out of state. It’s always a pleasure to enjoy the chefs tasting menu and wine pairing. Service and attentiveness is excellent and the dishes are sublime.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Really disappointing from what used to be the gold standard. Not what it used to be.
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BRGR
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated immediately. Service top notch. Chose a la carte because we weren't starving. But tasting menu looks amazing. Minor ordering mishap that the house immediately took care of. Caviar service top notch. Prune stuffed gnocchi amazing. Venison so good.
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AndreaC
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was exquisite! Servers are too busy and leave you alone mostly. Only one server, Ariel, was doing his job well. I like to be served well for the money I pay
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always such an amazing experience to come eat the food here! I do wish there was more options available, as I don’t eat raw foods or seafood
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful time. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. They even offered a tour of the kitchen for my son, which he really enjoyed. I would highly recommend eating here.
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MattNelson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, the staff are incredible, meals are consistently excellent. 10/10
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DavidN
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Without a doubt the best of Boston. Where is Michelin? Thank you!
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TomS
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal. Elegant ambiance. The service was quite literally, second to none in Boston. Excellent sommelier! As always, the prune stuffed gnocchi was out of this world.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What special treat...and Prune Stuffed Gnochi was incredible! THANKS!!
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SaraLutz
Greater Boston
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always… tasting menu was amaze! Service was excellent.
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MarkH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service was excellent. We had a nice table with a good view to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Everything was great. Just wish they had valet parking!
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Alessandro
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was outstanding. The produce used was clearly fresh and expertly prepared. The recipes were creative and well thought-out. However, the service was rather hit-and-miss. Above all, we felt pressured into ordering and finishing our meal as soon as possible. For instance, we were urged to order our food only a couple of minutes after we were handed the menus, so we simply did not have enough time to read through it and decide. We were then invited to order the dessert while we were still finishing the main course (I was literally still chewing the last of my gnocchi). We were then hastily given our bill even though we had not asked for it yet, and while our glasses were still half full, so we felt pressured into quickly finishing our drinks and leaving. Overall, I loved the food at No. 9 Park, but the staff did not really made me feel particularly welcome.
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MOBr
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant meal I’ve had in Boston. The prune gnocchi is amazing, scallops divine - everything was absolutely delicious. It’s a very special place.
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CountryChicken
Greater Boston
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Dining at No. 9 Park the second time was a better experience than the first time.
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RobertC
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
Delicious food, however… We 4 made an advance reservation and arrived on time only to be led to the worst table in the place, which was just half-full. The host did respond swiftly when i suggested that there was no need for us to be seated next to the waiters station. We inquired about some champagne offerings and ordered a bottle, which arrived about 25 minutes later- apparently it needed to be located and chilled, but we weren’t told that until we asked after our champagne. Our first course was served swiftly, except for the person who was given the wrong thing, so we had to start without him. The same thing happened during our second course too, to a different person, which also threw off our dining dynamic. The wine we’d ordered during our first course was served near the completion of our second course, again only after we asked what was going on. By this point the manager stepped in to apologize and bestow complimentary desserts and dessert wine, all of which were wonderful. Everything we ate and drink was sublime, which is the main thing, but I was worn out from having to stay vigilant from start to near finish! Never on a Sunday again!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal as usual. Last time I was here was nearly a decade ago and it still impresses. Long live the prune gnocchi.
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Z1971
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Sommelier amplifies the exquisiteness of the experience every time
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Ako2023
New York Area
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Came here for an anniversary and birthday and, honestly, expected better. We knew we didn't want a tasting menu because we didn't want a long dinner. Service was extremely slow and we actually saw another table leave because it was so slow. The manager actually came to that table to apologize and offer comps and the couple still left. It didn't take long to get our food. What was slow was waiting for the servers to bring us drink menus, then a long time to get our drinks and dinner menus, a long time to get the dessert menu, a long time to bring back the check. By then our 2 hour meter parking had expired and we had to ask again for them to bring the check back after taking our credit card. Nothing was comped and no apology for the slow service. We got two small complimentary truffles for the occasion. Given the slow service, they could have comped drinks or at least a full dessert. Everyone was nice enough, but no one seemed truly warm. It is odd that various different servers bring the food so perhaps the server who took our original order forgot about us? But service was slow for others as well. The sommelier seemed good with the other tables, but since we didn't get wine, he didn't talk to us. The cocktails were ok, but nothing extraordinary. Not worth the $20 price tag. Foie gras and gnocchi were good, but not worth coming back for given the slow service. We also had the lamb and duck. Duck was better than the lamb but again not worth the slow service. I would definitely try elsewhere for fine dining but glad we tried the gnocchi and now can say it does not live up to the publicity. Don't think we will be trying another Lynch restaurant anytime soon either.
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ZubinS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience3
We had chef's tasting menu. The food is too plain and tasteless
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Shane
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic. Highly recommend. Raymond and staff were top notch as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service. Everything was delicious on the tasting menu, some of the best food we’ve ever had in our lives. Staff was pleasant & helpful.
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Cloudsinthsilverlining
New York Area
98 reviews
vip
4.0
98 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was a really fine meal. But perhaps I set expectations too high. I was looking to be wowed and while I was very pleased, I was not wowed.
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EFJ2021
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service is excellent and they accommodated a food allergy and celiac accommodations flawlessly. A real treat! Current chef's tasting menu is delicious but perhaps too rich. I think it would benefit from one or two lighter courses.
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BobB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our 45th anniversary. Thank you for your appreciation of us choosing 9 park. We love the personal and the exceptional service.
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KMcc
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastical for all the senses! Excellent service. Very unique and incredibly satisfying tastes and the presentation was gorgeous. They clearly care about fine dining.
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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
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

No. 9 Park is rated 4.5 stars by 3520 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

9 Park Street, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

Cross street
Beacon Street
Neighborhood
Beacon Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
European, French, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We recommend street parking on Park Street or next to the State House after 5pm.
Public transit
No. 9 Park is less than 1 block from Park Street Station on the Red and Green Lines, a short walk from Government Center on the Blue Line and Downtown crossing on the Orange Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Barbara Lynch
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.no9park.com/
Phone number
(617) 742-9991
Private party facilities
No. 9 Park offers both private and semi-private dining for 15 to 75 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 100 for a cocktail reception. Celebrate your special occasion such as an engagement dinner, wedding reception, graduation celebration, brunch event, and business dinners.
Private party contact
Jenny Soldatos: (617) 423-4200

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No. 9 Park

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Private dining

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Popular dishes

Prune Stuffed Gnocchi Supplement

Ricotta Fritters

Shellfish Platter

Menu

What 3,520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is No. 9 Park restaurant rated?

Is No. 9 Park currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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