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1. Bar Mezzana
4.8
Exceptional(1449)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 32 times today
Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!
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2. Mooo BEACON HILL
4.7
Exceptional(4729)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Beacon Hill
Booked 62 times today
Welcome to Mooo Beacon Hill, a modern steakhouse that blends sophistication with a relaxed atmosphere, all set in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill. Our warm and inviting décor provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience, while our full bar and award-winning wine list add to the overall ambiance. Open seven days a week, we recommend making a reservation to secure your table for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up with the latest news and events.
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3. Contessa - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(113)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 55 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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4. Coppa
4.8
Exceptional(1205)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South End
Booked 45 times today
A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian small plates, Coppa is an intimate enoteca tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End. At Coppa, Chef Ken Oringer's innovative touch shines through in every dish, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of local and regional ingredients.Our beverage menu changes continuously. From seasonal craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails, each sip perfectly complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural, and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience.
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5. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3485)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Back Bay
Booked 70 times today
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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6. Tresca
4.8
Exceptional(4214)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 57 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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7. Bar Vlaha
4.8
Exceptional(844)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Brookline
Booked 69 times today
This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.
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8. Maggiano's - Boston
4.7
Exceptional(6507)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Theater District
Booked 91 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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9. Arya Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(2767)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 27 times today
Located in Boston's historic North End, Arya Trattoria features a mix of modern and old world Italian cuisine while paying homage to Massimo family roots from abruzzi influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meats, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like limoncello marinated shrimp, Cavetelli con Agnello, and massimo's grandmother's Porchetta
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10. Banyan Bar + Refuge
4.6
Exceptional(1382)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • South End
Booked 41 times today
Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.

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  • miaVIP
    Fort Lauderdale •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Caesar salad is a must. Margarita pizza was to dieee for! Coppa is great ambiance, cozy vibes and a little piece of italy in the city
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    CoppaPrice: Expensive• Italian• South End
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    4.8
  • Cece
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent drinks, LOVED the biscuits and the brisket mac and cheese!!
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    Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
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    4.6
  • GabrielleVIP
    Las Vegas •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was an absolutely amazing experience!!! We came for lunch and were blown away!! Damon was our server and was such a wonderful help. There were so many things on the menu we wanted to try, that he suggested we make them into courses and even had items split for us, so both of us could try. The lobster bisque in itself was AMAZING!!! Lobster in every bite, warm and creamy... the perfect food for the weather in BOSTON...Honestly, I could have stopped with the bisque...but the tuna/noodle salad came...my husband had the oysters and tuna tartar...Then we split the WELLINGTON...ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...life should really offer more WELLINGTON!!! It was PERFECT... We Love Boston and her food, but the MOO was all that...definitely will be Back....super shout out to Damon for walking us through the menu and helping us... the splitting of the wellington was brilliant... Thank you MOO!!!
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    Mooo BEACON HILLPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Beacon Hill
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    4.7
  • BethVIP
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This place never disappoints! It was a perfect place to go for Valentine’s Day! As usual the food and drinks were delicious and the staff was so friendly and accommodating with food allergies. Thank you! Can’t wait to go back.
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    Bar MezzanaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South End
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    4.8
  • Ron
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We have heard about Contessa for well over a year and finally got there. It was worth the wait. Ride to the 17th floor of the Newbury and enter another world - one of tastefully sumptuous ambience with superb "welcome to Contessa" service and food to die for. The view is amazing, especially from the tables for two along the windows, but make no mistake, this is not a view restaurant. A little pricey, but fair value, and the food is so delicious that we were sorry when each course came to an end. Parking is a challenge (other than an expensive valet option) but in good weather, nearby garages are less than a 10 minute walk. Give it a try! We are sorry we waited so long to get here.
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    Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.7

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