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1. Maggiano's - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(6435)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 144 times today
Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy Boston, located on Columbus Avenue near the Theater District, Boston Common & Park Plaza. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Freedom Trail & the Boston Tea Party. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more.Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.
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2. M.J. O'Connors Park Plaza
4.3
Awesome(267)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Back Bay
Booked 6 times today
Thank you for choosing MJ O'Connor's! We have spacious, socially-distanced seating and operate with the highest standards of safety. We currently are not taking reservations at this time, but walk-ins are always welcome! Any questions please give us a call at (617) 482-2255! We look forward to providing you with a safe and enjoyable dining experience!About MJ O'Connor's:A favorite Irish pub for visitors and locals alike for over 15 years, visit MJ O’Connor’s for delicious pub fare, American food, local craft beers and an extensive draft beer selection. Menu features include award winning New England Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, and Steak Tips. MJ’s is conveniently located in the Park Plaza, between Back Bay and the Theater District.
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3. Trattoria Il Panino
4.5
Awesome(6355)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 196 times today
Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.
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4. Riccardo's
4.4
Awesome(2694)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 50 times today
Riccardo's Ristorante is a family run business in the North End of Boston, across from Paul Revere's House. It has been recognized by local and national known food critiques as one of the best authentic Italian Restaurants in Boston. Now being run by Richie Jr., Riccardo's has the same fine standards and quality of food as always. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood Ricardo's never skimps on portions. Come and visit. Renew your love for Riccardo's.
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5. No Relation
4.8
Exceptional(135)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • South End
Booked 11 times today
No Relation is a unique, intimate dining experience that serves high-quality, creatively interpreted Japanese cuisine. The omakase menu is crafted by Chef Colin Lynch, featuring a wide range of flavors that are appreciated by many customers. As one reviewer put it, 'the menu is a delightful journey of flavors that clearly showcases the chef's creativity and skill.' Another customer noted, 'Chef did an amazing job at curating an informative and engaging omakase service.' The positive reviews and high ratings confirm that No Relation is an authentic Japanese dining experience.
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6. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue
4.5
Awesome(2658)
Price: Expensive
• French • South End
Booked 48 times today
With a casual atmosphere and a classic menu, Petit Robert Bistro feels like an authentic French bistro. Established in 2005 in the South End of Boston, Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in the neighborhood! Our patio is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places in Boston. Our Chef Chris Ipus HAS created an authentic and very interesting menu that changes every season.Bon Appetit!
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7. Contessa - Boston
4.8
Exceptional(62)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 97 times today
Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.
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8. Tresca
4.7
Exceptional(4117)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 54 times today
In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.
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9. Lucia Ristorante
4.2
Awesome(3328)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 64 times today
Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.
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10. La Voile
4.7
Exceptional(5463)
Price: Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 79 times today
La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.
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