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1. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 144 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

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2. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2127)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 135 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

3. Black Lamb

4.7

Exceptional(514)

Price: Moderate

• American • South End

Booked 38 times today

Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.

4. The Playwright

4.8

Exceptional(167)

Price: Expensive

• American • South Boston

Booked 28 times today

From the minds behind the original Playwright Bar and situated on its familiar grounds, emerges the reimagined Playwright of 2024, epitomizing the ever-changing South Boston scene.Step into a new era as The Playwright undergoes a transformation, embracing the spirit of a classic pub while infusing it with contemporary flair. We seamlessly blend the charm of traditional hospitality with the sophistication of upscale comfort cuisine. Immerse yourself in our live music scene every Wednesday through Sunday. Experience emerging artists on Wednesdays, a cover band on Thursdays, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, and unwind with country music on Sundays.Join us as we raise our glasses to the next chapter of The Playwright.

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5. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

4.8

Exceptional(5572)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Seaport

Booked 88 times today

Located in Boston's Seaport District, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

6. Frenchie

4.6

Exceptional(1395)

Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 38 times today

Frenchie is a sit down, easy-going neighborhood wine bar accompanying people in their everyday lives all day long. It is a space to meet, share and savor life, designed for people to relax while enjoying a French inspired menu.

7. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4570)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 53 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

8. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 63 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.

9. Atlantic Fish

4.7

Exceptional(11970)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 93 times today

Atlantic Fish, located in Boston’s Back Bay, has been serving New England’s freshest catch since 1978. The fine-dining landmark serves award-winning classics alongside signature dishes. The fresh catch menu features hand-selected seafood, sourced from the harbor every morning. Atlantic Fish offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out available.

10. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1787)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 64 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

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David
Greater Boston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was lovely. Very cute ambiance. The service, aside from the friendly host, was very lackluster.
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Black LambPrice: Moderate• American• South End
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4.7
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Jim
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place. Food was excellent and so was the service. A bit pricey but worth it.
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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SusanVIP
Greater Boston •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service! Good wine pours too. The pizza’s came out ten minutes before the pasta dishes and everything was tepid in temperature, not hot at all. However, the flavors were quite delicious. A bit loud, but that’s to be expected in the environment for which it is, -it adds to the positive energy. We would go back again with specific requests to ensure timely and hot food.
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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Theresa
New York City •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
All meals were excellent and the waitress was very good as well.
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Ocean Prime - Boston SeaportPrice: Expensive• Steak• Seaport
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4.8
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Pamela
Washington, D.C. Area •58 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Lively spot in Southie, with multiple sports screens, good beer, and yummy bites for brunch or lunch (maybe dinner too but we were there at noontime). My southern egg and maple sausage sandwich was a vast improvement over fast-food versions. My husband loved the short rib eggs Benedict. Both dishes were reasonably sized portions. We visited on a Saturday when it was busy and were glad we made a reservation!
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The PlaywrightPrice: Expensive• American• South Boston
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4.8

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327 restaurants available nearby

1. Terra - Eataly Boston

2. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

3. Black Lamb

4. The Playwright

5. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

6. Frenchie

7. Bistro du Midi

8. Contessa - Boston

9. Atlantic Fish

10. Krasi

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