Boston’s food scene offers much
more than lobster rolls and clam chowder (though
they are delicious). We created a comprehensive list of some of the
best Boston has to offer, from authentic Italian, to upscale
pub fare, to innovative Spanish tapas. Enjoy!
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PAGE 4 Back Bay
PAGE 8 Beacon Hill
PAGE 12 Downtown & Seaport
PAGE 16 North End
PAGE 20 South End
PAGE 24 Around Town
PAGE 25 Classics
PAGE 26 Fresh Air
PAGE 27 Sights
PAGE 28 Shopping
PAGE 29 Tours
PAGE 30 Breweries
PAGE 31 Culture
PAGE 32 Live Entertainment
PAGE 33 History
PAGE 34 Back Bay Hotspots
PAGE 35 Irish Pubs
From the Back Bay to the North End, Boston’s
dining scene has something for everyone.
Look for suggestions on things to see and do in the different neighborhoods of Boston.
Want to go for a run? We’ve got you covered.
The Boston Bar Association’s 11,000 members have tried
nearly every dish in this city.
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WHERE TO GO
WHAT TO ORDER
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Boston, nicknamed “America’s Walking City,” is composed of 23
diverse neighborhoods, each with unique characteristics and tradi-tions. To make it easy for our guests, we’ve focused our Dining Guide on five areas: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown & Seaport, South End, and North End. We hope you enjoy our suggestions, but keep in mind there are many other areas to explore, so if you are feel-ing adventurous, go for it!
FROM THE UMBRELLA-SHADED SIDEWALK PATIOS OF
TRENDY NEWBURY STREET TO THE ITALIAN-AMERICAN TRATTORIAS OF
THE NORTH END TO THE BEER-FUELED STUDENT HAUNTS OF ALLSTON-BRIGHTON AND THE DIM SUM PALACES OF CHINATOWN, BOSTON IS NOW A
CITY OF GREAT DINING.
--Matt Schaffer, Epicurious
welcome
Getting Around
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Back Bay is named for exactly what it was before the 19th cen-
tury “land-making” project: a large body of water that, when filled with dirt and gravel, added 450 acres of land to the city. It’s now trans-formed to an upscale commercial district lined bordered by resi-dential streets of classic Victorian brownstone houses. The Boston Public Library, Hatch Shell concert venue, and John Hancock Tower
are here; the finish line of the Bos-ton Marathon is also located here.
With a median age of 32 and nearly 90% of the popula-
tion holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, Back Bay is largely young and professional, which somewhat explains the success of restau-rants and retailers along Newbury, Boylston, and Huntington Streets. You’re in the neighborhood already, so there aren’t many excuses not to take a quick stroll down these streets and discover some hidden gems.
Accessible by: GREEN LINE ORANGE LINE
Back Bay
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JACK CLYMER, NIXON PEABODY LLP
If Continental cuisine with a tilt toward Italian is your goal, SORELLINA is the place. The food is wonderful - imaginative without being undeci-
pherable, - the service is impeccable, and the restaurant is simple, elegant and feels private and moderately quiet; an excellent choice for a special evening.
RACHNA MATHUR, ERNST & YOUNG LLP
The service at BASHO is wonderful and their specialty sushi rolls and spicy edamame are delicious! It’s priced well and they have Paint Nights on
Wednesday and are starting Trivia Nights on Sundays. It’s a great place to go casually with friends or with someone special. Next time you’re in Fen-way, you have to try it out!
PAUL CUSHING, PARTNERS HEALTHCARE
For a warm summer night, TAPEO RESTAURANT AND TAPAS BAR on Newbury Street is the perfect spot to relax with some Sangria and a wide variety
of tapas offerings. It is always a nice crowd and the bustle of Newbury Street makes it a fun, lively place.
HILARY VAUGHT, LAWYERS CLEARINGHOUSE
LA VOILE is a small French brasserie with a good wine list and fresh, deli-cious food.
329 Columbus Ave. • Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 536-2632Cuisine: Japanese • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $15-25
266 Newbury St. • Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 267-4799Cuisine: Tapas • Open for: Dinner • Tapas: $8-12, Shared plates: $30-60Vegetarian options available
1 Huntington Ave. • Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 412-4600Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Dinner • Entrees: $15-35
261 Newbury St. . • Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 587-4200Cuisine: French • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $30-60
TONY FROIO, ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER, & CIRESI LLP
Food, view and service at the TOP OF THE HUB are really terrific and truly unique. I have never had a bad lunch or dinner there, and any visitor to
Boston has to experience the terrific views of Boston, Cambridge and the Charles River.
800 Boylston St. • Boston, MA 02199 • (617) 536-1775Cuisine: American • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $30-50
Back Bay
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793 Boylston St.Boston, MA 02116(617) 536-6300
Cuisine: ContinentalOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $25-50
“A WIDE VARIETY OF MEALS AND APPETIZERS, TERRIFIC FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE - AND THE SERVICE IS VERY GOOD AND PROFESSIONAL. GIVES A VERY GOOD FEEL OF BOSTON AND ITS CULTURE. IT IS ALSO A PLACE THAT IS FREQUENTED BY CELEBRITIES.” -TONY A. FROIO; ROBINS, KAPLAN, MILLER & CIRESI L.L.P.
ABE & LOUIE’S
back bay
955 Boylston St.Boston, MA 02115(617) 421-1818
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: Lunch, Dinner, Weekend BrunchEntrees: $10-$15
DILLON’S IS HOUSED IN AN 1887 POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND ALSO BOASTS ONE OF THE BEST PATI-OS ON BOYLSTON STREET. GREAT FOR CASUAL DINNER OR BRUNCH.
DILLON’S RESTAURANT AND BAR
131 Clarendon St.Boston, MA 02116(617) 437-7700
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $8-15
THIS CAFE BOASTS STICKY BUNS THAT BEAT IRON CHEF BOBBY FLAY’S ON IRON CHEF AMERICA. DON’T MISS OUT!
NOTE: GLUTEN FREE & VEGETARIAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE
FLOUR
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131 Dartmouth St.Boston, MA 02116(617) 859-8886
Cuisine: JapaneseOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-30
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO EAT SOMEWHERE BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS, THIS IS IT: THE INTERIOR DESIGN IS MODERN, SLEEK, AND DRAMATIC, AND DOUZO’S TANTALIZING MENU INCLUDES DISHES LIKE MONKFISH PATE AND BLACK COD MISOYAKI.
back bay
DOUZO
279 Dartmouth St.Boston, MA 02116(617) 267-0451
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: Lunch, Dinner; Weekend BrunchEntrees: $20-40
SNAZZY LOCAL CHAIN OF UP-SCALE STEAKHOUSES, ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS GOURMET BURG-ERS AND WEEKEND BRUNCH.
MET BACK BAY
222 Berkeley St.Boston, MA 02116(617) 351-0400
Cuisine: Latin AmericanOpen for: Lunch, Dinner, Sun-day BrunchEntrees: $15-28
VIBRANT HOT SPOT WHERE LAT-IN AMERICAN-INSPIRED SMALL PLATES ARE PREPPED IN AN OPEN KITCHEN. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE VARIOUS TACOS, CEVICHE, IN-NOVATIVE COCKTAILS AND FULL MENU OF TEQUILAS.
TICO
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Everything from restaurants to the state government to the
Massachusetts General Hospital is barely a hop, skip, and a jump away for Beacon Hill’s 10,000 residents. Beacon Hill is officially a historic district, one-half square mile into which is packed the Massachusetts State House, beautiful residential areas, and antique shops. Once home to the discreetly upperclass
“Boston Brahmins” it has also since been home to authors Louisa May Alcott, Robert Frost, and Sylvia Plath as well as political figures Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, and U.S. Su-preme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Save for Charles and Cambridge Streets, Beacon Hill is predomi-
nantly for living and enjoying. Head this direction to experience a quaint, charming village steeped in historical significance.
Beacon Hill
PHOTO BY: DONNA
Accessible by: RED LINE GREEN LINE
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DEBORAH MANUS, NUTTER, MCCLENNEN, & FISH LLP
I’d send any visitor from out of town to dine on Charles Street because Beacon Hill provides a wonderful window into Boston’s rich history. Try
HUNGRY I for a quaint French meal.
SONIA SHAH, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
I stumbled into ARTU’S for the first time over a decade ago looking for a good restaurant in the North End and it has been my go-to ever since.
Their eggplant parmesan is amazing!
KATIE D’ANGELO, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
As its name suggests, TIP TAP ROOM is famous for its beer and meat tips. It’s a great place to grab a beer or enjoy a casual dinner. If you’re a fan
of craft beer, be sure to check out the extensive beer list. While I’d recom-mend the steak tips, Tip Tap Room also serves ostrich and antelope for more adventurous eaters.
GALEN BYRNE, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
THE PARAMOUNT is a very popular breakfast and brunch spot that’s known for its banana and caramel French toast. Get there early or you’ll be
waiting in line in the sun--the line usually goes out the door, and they don’t take reservations!
JOHNATHAN SCHREIBER, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
If you’re in Beacon Hill, celebrity chef Lydia Shire’s SCAMPO, located inside the Liberty Hotel, offers a hip and creative twist on traditional Italian
food with hints of middle and far east influences. I recommend tacking on a few extra minutes to your meal to explore the hotel, formerly home to one of the most notorious jails in Boston, which was meticulously restored to maintain many of its original features including jail cells in the base-ment lounge, Clink. Everything I’ve tried at Scampo was impressive, but a meal here without a side order of their Duck Fat Fries would be downright criminal.
44 Charles St. • Boston, MA 02114 • (617) 720-1152Cuisine: American • Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $8-25
71 1/2 Charles St. • Boston, MA 02114 • (617) 227-3524 Cuisine: French • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $25-35
89 Charles St. • Boston, MA 02114 • (617) 227-9023Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $15-25
215 Charles St. • Boston, MA 02114 • (617) 536-2100Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $25-45Note: Gluten-free options
138 Cambridge St. • Boston, MA 02114 • (857) 350-3344Cuisine: American • Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch • Entrees: $15-30
Beacon Hill
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329 Columbus Ave.Boston, MA 02116(617) 536-2632
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $11-$30
75 CHESTNUT’S OLD-WORLD DECOR AND ATMOSPHERE AND ITS SIMPLE RECIPES PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE SPOT FOR A COZY LUNCH.
beacon hill
75 CHESTNUT
97 Mt. Vernon St.Boston, MA 02108 (617) 720-5511
Cuisine: PersianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $10-25
TRADITIONAL PERSIAN CUISINE SERVED IN A ROMANTIC SPACE DECORATED WITH VIBRANT TAPESTRIES AND ARTWORK. THE SAFFRON ICE CREAM IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
LALA ROKH
156 Cambridge St.Boston, MA 02114(617) 421-1818
Cuisine: KoreanOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $10-$15
THE STONE POT BIBIMBAP IS AS POPULAR AS IT IS ADDICTING. ALONG WITH TRADITIONAL KORE-AN DISHES, SEOUL ALSO SERVES SUSHI AND OTHER ASIAN FUSION DISHES TO SATISFY ANY OTHER CRAVINGS.
SEOUL
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47 Charles St.Boston, MA 02114(617) 723-4090
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-35
TOSCANO’S RUSTIC AMBIANCE AND AUTHENTIC TUSCAN DISHES MAKE IT A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR THOSE SEEKING A NICE NIGHT OUT.
beacon hill
TOSCANO
42 Charles St.Boston, MA 02114(617) 742-3447
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $10-25
A SMALL, GOURMET PIZZERIA THAT SERVES UNIQUE THIN-CRUST PIES TOPPED WITH FIGS, PROSCIUTTO, CALAMARI, AND MORE.
FIGS
142 Bowdoin St.Boston, MA 02108(617) 523-8164
Cuisine: GreekOpen for: Breakfast, Lunch (only weekdays)Entrees: $5-10
HALF HOLE-IN-THE-WALL GREEK EATERY, HALF TYPICAL AMERICAN DELI, FILL-A-BUSTER HAS BECOME KNOWN FOR ITS CRISPY, DENSE FALAFEL AND HEARTY MUFFINS.
FILL-A-BUSTER
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cafés, and street vendors. Public art and public spaces abound, and in the summer street performers entertain visitors with impromptu concerts and exhibitions on City Hall Plaza.
Though a neighborhood in its own right, we’ve also included
Boston’s new bustling Seaport Dis-trict as part of our Downdown Sec-
tion to make our guide a little more concise. Also known as the Inno-vation District, Seaport is home to thriving start-up companies, resi-dential high rises, and restaurants with spectacular views of Boston Harbor.
With so many great restaurants and such enlivening activity,
there’s every reason to check it out.
Downtown & Seaport
Accessible by: RED LINE SILVER LINE BLUE LINE
The bustling center of financial and governmental activity in
Boston, Downtown also contains the walkable shopping district of Downtown Crossing, which con-tains quite a few department stores,
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NAVJEET BAL, NIXON PEABODY
I’d recommend SAM’S on the waterfront - great views of the harbor; great food and cocktails.
MARIA A. DORNEY, CITY OF CAMBRIDGE SOLICITOR’S DE-PARTMENT
THE OCEANAIRE: the food and service are excellent, they take care of you in a unique way, and I think is the best seafood in Boston. It’s a special
place to me because I have spent casual meals, birthdays, graduations, an-niversaries and New Year’s Eve there, and I always find it enjoyable! Get the shrimp cocktail, seafood mixed grilled, baked Alaska, and a mojito....yum yum!
SARA JANE SHANAHAN, SHERIN AND LODGEN LLLP
At LES ZYGOMATES, the French food is wonderful, the wine list is interest-ing, and the waiters are enthusiastic about recommending a glass of
wine for your dinner or dessert. In the evening, they often have live music. It has been my favorite sport for a night out for nearly 17 years.
E. ABIM THOMAS, GOODWIN PROCTER LLP
Whether you know it by its old name, Houston’s, or its new name, HILL-STONE, the dark cozy restaurant tucked under 60 State Street at the
entrance to Faneuil Hall remains one of my favorite places to eat. Regard-less of your taste, you can always find something there that you like. The spinach and artichoke dip and the kale salad are not to be missed. The service is outstanding and they finally take reservations!
129 South St. • Boston, MA 02111 • (617) 542-5108Cuisine: French • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $15-35
60 State St. • Boston, MA 02109 • (617) 573-9777Cuisine: American • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $20-35
40 Court St. • Boston, MA 02108 • (617) 742-2277Cuisine: Seafood • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $35-55
60 Northern Ave. • Boston, MA 02110 • (617) 295-0191Cuisine: American • Open for: Lunch, Dinner. Weekend Brunch • Entrees: $20-35
JULIA HUSTON, FOLEY HOAG LLP
My favorite restaurant is LEGAL HARBORSIDE, which is near my office in the Seaport District. It has a wonderful, open-air feeling with plenty
of seating on the dock by the water. The food is authentic, well-prepared and never disappoints me. Try the white clam pizza appetizer – it sounds awful, but is really great!
270 Northern Ave. • Boston, MA 02210 • (617) 523-8567Cuisine: Seafood • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $25-45
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540 Atlantic Ave. Boston, MA 02210(617) 451-1234
Cuisine: EclecticOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $25-$50
TRADE’S MENU IS GLOBALLY INSPIRED; ITS SMALL PLATES ARE PARTICULARLY DISTINCTIVE AND TASTY. FOR A MORE FILLING MEAL, THERE ARE BIG PLATES AND CHEWY, CRUSTY FLATBREADS.
TRADE
222 Berkeley St.Boston, MA 02116(617) 351-0400
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-28
MORE UPSCALE THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT A “TAVERN” TO BE, TAVERN ROAD OFFERS EXCELLENT COCK-TAILS, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND A HIP, HIGH-ENERGY ATMOSPHERE
TAVERN ROAD
downtown & seaport
48 Winter St.Boston, MA 02108(617) 338-8355
Cuisine: Mediterranian Open for: LunchEntrees: $8-10
A STAFF FAVORITE FOR LUNCH, THE “KING” SERVES UP FRESH, TASTY WRAPS, SALADS, AND PLATES; EACH ORDER COMES WITH FALAFEL AND HUMMUS.
NOTE: VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
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downtown & seaport
10 Bosworth St.Boston, MA 02108(617) 422-0004
Cuisine: FrenchOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $20-35
DON’T MISS THE HALF-PRICE OYSTERS AND CLAMS, 4-6 PM AND 9-10 PM EVERY DAY!
MARLIAVE
44 Province St.Boston, MA 02108(617) 357-6861
Cuisine: Deli Open for: Lunch (only week-days) Entrees: $10-15
A WORLD-FAMOUS SANDWICH SHOP THAT HAS BEEN FAMILY-OWNED FOR HALF A CENTURY. SAM LA GRASSA’S MOST POPULAR SANDWICHES INCLUDE THE BBQ PASTRAMI MELT AND THE CHIPOTLE PASTRAMI.
SAM LA GRASSA’S
30 Rowes WharfBoston, MA 02110(617) 439-6900
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-30
THE HOT, COAL-FIRED PIZZAS AND THE WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE WATERFRONT MAKE PASTA BEACH AN ANCHOR IN SEAPORT RESTAURANT. PATIO SEATING IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
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Accessible by: ORANGE LINE GREEN LINE
For the greater part of the 19th and 20th centuries, the North
End was home to many Irish, Jew-ish, and Italian immigrants who lat-er settled down in large numbers to give the neighborhood its Europe-an-American village feel. Now, the narrow streets are often crowded with locals and visitors, either head-ing for the famous Mike’s Pastry or following the Freedom Trail toward the Paul Revere Statue in the Chris-
topher Columbus Waterfront Park. This small, dense neighborhood is full of historic sites, public art, gela-terias, cafes, and eateries.
While visiting, be aware that many of the restaurants and
bakeries in the North End are cash only and some do not take reser-vations. But the wide array of au-thentic Italian food and the good company of everyone else explor-ing the North End will make the trip worthwhile.
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LAURA M. UNFLAT, LAW OFFICES OF LAURA M. UNFLAT
My go-to restaurant is MAURIZIO’S – an intimate, casual place serving au-thentic Sardinian food (and a downstairs which also accommodates
larger parties).
GABRIELLE GUARRACINO, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
If you’re looking for a classic New England hot buttered lobster roll that will change your life, NEPTUNE LOBSTER is absolutely the place to go.
MARGARET DEMOURA, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
DOLCE VITA RISTORANTE located in the heart of the North End offers de-licious, traditional Italian dishes, specializing in their authentic pasta
and seafood entrees. The owner, Franco, treats each table like family and the wait staff is extremely accommodating. The menu offers a wide range of options and there is an extensive list of imported Italian red wines. Rea-sonable pricing and reservations available.
IAN MITNICK, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
On nice days VILLA FRANCESCA opens its large windows, which is perfect for people watching and enjoying a summer evening. The service is
very accommodating and the prices are moderate (for the North End). I would recommend their seafood appetizers like the calamari; their limon-cello, ice cream, and Italian desserts are all exceptional.
North End
364 Hanover St. • Boston, MA 02113 • (617) 367-1123Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Dinner • Entrees: $20-30
63 Salem St. • Boston, MA 02113 • (617) 742-3474Cuisine: Seafood • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $20-35
150 Richmond St. • Boston, MA 02109 • (617) 367-2948Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $15-35
221 Hanover St. • Boston, MA 02113 • 617-720-0422Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $20-35
RICH PAGE, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
LA SUMMA is a low-key, intimate little restaurant located off the beaten path in the North End. We always start with an order of arancini; all
the pasta is fresh, with the fusili, gnocchi and tagliatelle being particular favorites.
30 Fleet St. • Boston, MA 02113 • (617) 523-9503Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Dinner • Entrees: $15-25
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135 Richmond St.Boston, MA 02113(617) 723-6273
Cuisine: SeafoodOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $20-35
A RELATIVELY NEW OYSTER BAR WITH FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS. IT’S OFTEN CROWDED DUE TO ITS POPULARITY, BUT THE FRESH, SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD ENTREES ARE SURE TO PLEASE.
north end
MARE
3 N SquareBoston, MA 02113(617) 523-0077
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $25-40
FOR A FANCIER EXPERIENCE, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH MAMMA MARIA’S. NORTHERN ITALIAN AT ITS BEST.
MAMMA MARIA’S
264 Hanover St.Boston, MA 02113(617) 720-0444
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-25
A MODERN ITALIAN RESTAURANT FEATURING MARBLE TABLETOPS, A ROTISSERIE OVEN IN THE BACK WALL, AND DELICIOUS HOUSE-MADE PASTAS.
QUATTRO
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93 Salem St.Boston, MA 02113(617) 723-6733
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-25
ACCORDING TO THE BOSTON GLOBE, “IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FANCY-SCHMANCY, WHITE LINEN TABLECLOTH RESTAURANT WITH NOUVEAU ITALIAN FOOD AND QUIET DINNER CONVERSATIONS, GO ELSEWHERE. OTHERWISE, ANTICO FORNO IS A GREAT NORTH END SPOT-- AFFORDABLE, DELICIOUS, AND VOID OF ANY PRETENTIOUSNESS.”
north end
ANTICO FORNO
109 Salem St #1.Boston, MA 02113(617) 523-0990
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $15-25
ORDERS CAN SOMETIMES TAKE A WHILE TO COME OUT: ALL PASTA IS COOKED TO ORDER, BUT WELL WORTH THE WAIT.
NOTE: GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS
AL DENTE
226 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113OR116 Huntington Ave.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 742-9200
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $25-35
GREAT FOOD AND A LIVELY AT-MOSPHERE & BAR SCENE.
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Accessible by: ORANGE LINE
Trendy restaurants, diverse neighbors, and a vibrant arts
scene: you could do worse than spending an afternoon or evening in the South End’s dynamic neigh-borhood. There are restaurants, boutiques, and shops galore here, and the neighborhood itself was designed by Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the State House, Bos-ton Common, and the Massachu-setts General Hospital. The SoWa (South of Washington) district con-tains delightful art galleries and studios that contribute to the cre-
ative spirit that permeates much of the neighborhood; the presence of Boston College, the Boston Center for the Arts, and the Boston Ballet don’t hurt either.
The restaurant choices are just as diverse as the South End’s resi-
dents, and most of them are deli-cious. To help you narrow the field, we’ve provided some suggestions here, but further exploration of this energetic neighborhood may yield some discoveries of your own.
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ERICA SOUTHERLAND, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
Not all the best Italian food is confined to the North End. The South End location of the North End staple GIACOMO’S offers up the same out-
standing homemade and handcrafted Italian food that people will stand in line around the block for—except at the Columbus Avenue location you can make a reservation!
SOLANA GOSS, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
THE BEEHIVE is a bohemian eatery known for creative food, daily live mu-sic, and eclectic atmosphere. Lauded by many for having the best lo-
cal, national and international jazz performances, this is a must see for jazz fans who enjoy contemporary American dining. Check out their Beehive Honey Brew on tap – a local brew exclusive to this restaurant. Reservations recommended, but there is plenty of seating at the bar, the dining room, near the performance area, and the patio.
JACKIE QUERUBIN, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
GASLIGHT BRASSERIE DU COIN is a trendy restaurant that offers delicious French cuisine. The steak frites are must have! Gaslight is famous for
them. Top your dinner off with the crème brulee – it’s classic.
MEGAN LEPPERT, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO is a chic, elegant bistro serving up creative French food and wine. Seasonal and local cuisine in a refined atmostphere.
ERIC FULLERTON, BOSTON BAR ASSOCIATION
THE GALLOWS is quintessential South End. At this trendy, yet neighbor-hood gastropub, enjoy delicious craft cocktails courtesy of some of the
city’s most inventive bartenders and nosh on seasonal small plates with ingredients sourced from local farms. For heartier fare, try their creative take on poutine, sample boards featuring house cured meats and seafood, or burgers often lauded as Boston’s best.
South End
553 Tremont St. • Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 423-2700Cuisine: French • Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch • Entrees: $25-45
553 Tremont St. • Boston, MA 02116 • (617) 423-2700Cuisine: French • Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch • Entrees: $25-45
1395 Washington St. • Boston, MA 02118 • (617) 425-0200Cuisine: American • Open for: Lunch & Dinner (Th-Sat), Dinner (Sun-Wed)• Entrees: $15-30
431 Columbus Ave. • Boston, MA 02118 • (617) 536-5723Cuisine: Italian • Open for: Lunch, Dinner • Entrees: $15-20
560 Harrison Ave. • Boston, MA 02118 • (617) 422-0224Cuisine: French • Open for: Dinner, Weekend Brunch • Entrees: $20-30
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A SOUTHWESTERN BAR AND GRILL FEATURING UNIQUE AND FUN TAPAS AND A FANTASTIC BRUNCH SPECIAL.
south end
MASA
584 Tremont StBoston, MA 02118(617) 247-2931
Cuisine: MediterranianOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $17-27
A COZY AND CASUAL EATERY OVERLOOKING THE BUSTLING TREMONT STREET OF BOSTON’S HISTORIC SOUTH END.
METROPOLIS CAFE
578 Tremont St.Boston, MA 02118 (617) 859-4805
Cuisine: IndianOpen for: Lunch, DinnerEntrees: $10-20
THE TRENDY SOUTH END’S FIRST INDIAN BISTRO FEATURING BOS-TON’S ONLY DO-IT-YOURSELF HOT STONE COOKING.
MELA
439 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02118(617) 338-8884
Cuisine: SpanishOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $20-35
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1704 Washington StBoston, MA 02118(617) 536-4300
Cuisine: TapasOpen for: Lunch, Dinner. Sun-day BrunchEntrees: $15-25
TORO IS A BARCELONA-STYLE TAPAS RESTAURANT SERVING TRADITIONAL AND MODERN SPANISH-STYLE SMALL PLATES MADE WITH LOCALLY SOURCED AND SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS.
south end
TORO
253 Shawmut AveBoston, MA 02118(617) 391-0902
Cuisine: ItalianOpen for: Lunch, Dinner, Sun-day BrunchEntrees: $15-25
MEMORABLE ITALIAN RECIPES DESIGNED BY ACCLAIMED CHEFS KEN ORRINGER AND JAMIE BISSONETTE. COPPA’S DESSERTS ARE EQUALLY OUTSTANDING (RICOTTA GELATO, OLIVE OIL CAKE, PEACH GALETTE, TO NAME A FEW).
COPPA
278 Shawmut Ave.Boston, MA 02118(617) 350-0010
Cuisine: AmericanOpen for: DinnerEntrees: $10-25
THIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOTSPOT’S STEAK FRITES ARE WIDELY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY PRAISED. IT’S ALSO OPEN LATE, MAKING IT A FAVORITE PLACE FOR LOCALS TO UNWIND.
NOTE: GLUTEN-FREE AND VEG-ETARIAN OPTIONS
FRANKLIN CAFE
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Boston is the ultimate combination of old and new. Explore a diverse city with a rich history
and timeless architecture that embraces technol-ogy, research, and innovation.
While many guests will be interested in Bos-ton’s old standbys like Fenway Park and the
Freedom Trail, we’ve provided a few other options for you to explore if you have a spare moment.
Around Town
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4 Yawkey WayBoston, MA 02215
(877) 733-7699
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/index.jsp
classic
FENWAY PARK
Begin in the Boston Common, which is bound By Tremont, Bea-con, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets
www.thefreedomtrail.org
FREEDOM TRAIL
1 Faneuil Hall SquareBoston, MA 02109
(617) 635-3105
Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM
www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com
FANEUIL HALL
26
Storrow Dr.Boston, MA 02116
fresh air
THE ESPLANADE
Marlborough St. Boston, MA 02116
MARLBOROUGH STREET
69 Beacon St.Boston, MA 02108(617) 635-4505
BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN
27
700 Boylston St.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-5400
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM; Friday-Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM; Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
www.bpl.org
The Sargent Gallery, inside the Bos-ton Public Library, showcases John Singer Sargent’s Triumph of Reli-gion mural series. www.sargentmurals.bpl.org/
sights
BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
206 Clarendon St.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-0944
Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM
www.trinityinspires.org
TRINITY CHURCH
465 Huntington Ave.Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-9300
Hours: 10 AM - 4:45 PM
www.mfa.org
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
28
Newbury St.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-2224
Hours: Vary by vendor
www.newburystreetleague.org
shopping
NEWBURY STREET
125 Summer St. Boston, MA 02116
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 11 AM - 6 PM
Catch live concerts by Berklee Col-lege of Music students from 12-2 PM.
SUMMER STREET MARKETS
Charles St.Boston, MA 02114
Hours: Vary by vendor
Browse the wealth of independent-ly owned antique shops and bou-tiques on this charming Beacon Hill street.
CHARLES STREET
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Multiple Locations
(617) 267-3825Call for tour times and reservations.
www.ridetheducks.com/boston
tours
DUCK TOURS
(617) 908-8230Call to make reservations.
Hours: 7-9 PM, every half hour
www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston
GHOST TOURS
Start at Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Regiment Memorial, Beacon and Park Streets (Boston Common)
(617) 725-0022
www.afroammuseum.org/trail.htm
BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL
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30 Germania St.Boston, MA 02130
(617) 368-5080
Hours: 10 AM - 3 PM
www.samueladams.com
breweries
SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY
306 Northern Ave.Boston, MA 02210
(617) 456-2322
Hours: 11 AM - 7 PM (Beer Hall); Tours from 12 PM - 5 PM
www.harpoonbrewery.com
HARPOON BREWERY
369 Congress St. Boston, MA 02210
(617) 453-8745
Hours: 4 PM - 7:30 PM; 12 PM - 7:30 PM Fridays
www.trilliumbrewing.com
TRILLIUM
31
100 Northern Ave.Boston, MA 02210
(617) 478-3100
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM; 10 AM - 9 PM Thursday and Friday
www.icaboston.org
culture
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Columbia PointBoston, MA 02125
(617) 514-1600
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
www.jfklibrary.org
JFK LIBRARY
306 Congress St.Boston, MA 02210
(617) 338-1773
Hours: 10 AM - 4 PM
www.bostonteapartyship.com
BOSTON TEA PARTY MUSEUM
32
15 Lansdowne StreetBoston,MA 02215
(888) 693-2583
Hours: Contact for showtimes.
www.houseofblues.com/boston
live entertainment
HOUSE OF BLUES
246 Tremont St.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 248-9700
Hours: Contact for showtimes.
www.thewilbur.com
WILBUR THEATER
Boston CommonBoston, MA 02116
617-426-0863
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 PM
www.commshakes.org
SHAKESPEARE ON THE COMMON
33
98 Union StreetBoston, MA 02129
617-457-8755
www.nehm.org
history
NEW ENGLAND HOLOLCAUST MEMORIAL
193 Salem St. Boston, MA 02113
(617) 523-6676
Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM
www.oldnorth.com
OLD NORTH CHURCH
206 Washington StBoston, MA 02109
(617) 720-1713
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
www.revolutionaryboston.org
OLD STATE HOUSE
34
138 St James Ave.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 585-7222
Hours: 7 AM - 1 AM
www.oaklongbarkitchen.com
back bay hotspots
OAK LONG BAR & KITCHEN
867 Boylston St.Boston, MA 02199
(617) 247-3200
Hours: 11:30 AM - 2 PM, 5 PM - 11 PM
www.backbaysocialclub.com
BACK BAY SOCIAL CLUB
271 Dartmouth St.Boston, MA 02116
(617) 369-5609
Hours: 5 PM - 2 AM
www.lolitatequilabars.com
LOLITA COCINA & TEQUILA BAR
35
77 Broad St.Boston, MA 02109
(617) 338-5656
Hours: 11:30 AM - 12 AM
www.mrdooleys.com
irish pubs
MR. DOOLEY’S
11 Marshall St.Boston, MA 02108
(617) 367-0055
Hours: 11 AM - 1:30 AM
w w w.somerspubs.com/green-dragon.html
GREEN DRAGON TAVERN
160 State St.Boston, MA 02109
(617) 742-2286
Hours: 11 AM - 2 AM
www.blackroseboston.com
THE BLACK ROSE
