Best Lunch Restaurants in East Boston

278 restaurants available nearby

1. Pazza on Porter

4.7

Exceptional(252)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Boston

Booked 1 time today

Pazza On Porter offers Italian-American cuisine with homemade pasta, dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and a great cocktail program featuring all cocktails made in-house. Visit Pazza to experience social dining with an energetic atmosphere.

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2. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

4.7

Exceptional(5587)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Seaport

Booked 92 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.

3. Contessa - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(91)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 26 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.

4. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4581)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 47 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.

5. Frenchie

4.6

Exceptional(1400)

Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 48 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.

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6. Banners Kitchen & Tap

4.3

Awesome(496)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 52 times today

Restaurant & sports bar serving American fare in a contemporary, multilevel space.Named for the iconic championship team banners raised into the rafters throughout history, Banners Kitchen & Tap is located in the thick of Boston sports, on the former site of the Boston Garden, adjacent to the TD Garden and North Station at The Hub on Causeway.Banners Kitchen & Tap is an immersive restaurant and bar featuring upscale tavern cuisine as well as classic game-day menu staples, healthy alternatives, a children’s menu, and many other unique offerings for lunch & dinnerBanners boasts the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast, Blades & Boards VIP dining room, and Banners Kitchen & Tap Topgolf Swing Suite.

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7. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

4.7

Exceptional(274)

Price: Very Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Seaport

Booked 47 times today

Right on the water in the heart of Boston's Seaport with intimate dining rooms, two bars, & the city's best seasonal outdoor patio, the Nautilus Pier 4 (est. 2021) is one of Boston's few 'can't miss' restaurants. Built on the idea that 'Everything is Better' Shared the Nautilus brings it, plain & simple. Featuring ‘New England coastal seafood meets Asian haute street food’ cuisine, culinary inspired seasonal & regional cocktails, 20+ beers, & a "Best Of" Wine Spectator award winning wine & sake list plus a curated energetic soundtrack, & a lively yet neighborly atmosphere. The Nautilus makes the new & unfamiliar feel right at home. Lunch Fri, Sat, Sun 12pm to 3pmDinner Mon - Sun 5 or 530 to 930 or 10 depending on the day.Reservations recommended. Perfect for specials occasions, large groups, private parties or casual drop ins. First come first serve bar. 300 Pier 4 Boulevard. Right by the ICA

8. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(6059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 94 times today

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

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9. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6434)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 183 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.

10. Atlantic Fish

4.7

Exceptional(11981)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 68 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.

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ElisabethVIP
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Crazy expensive but an awesome evening celebrating a birthday!
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Ocean Prime - Boston SeaportPrice: Expensive• Steak• Seaport
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4.7
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Chris
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Bistro du Midi is my new favorite French restaurant. The downstairs felt like a nice cocktail bar, while the upstairs felt like an intimate slice of Paris. The food was incredible! It is on the menu, I highly recommend the beet gnocchi as an appetizer. My girlfriend and I had the duck breast, ora king salmon, with a side of cauliflower. Each bite left us feeling satisfied with the craving to have more . Well worth it for the experience, and the service was exceptional. I cannot wait until we eat here again!
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Bistro du MidiPrice: Expensive• French• Back Bay
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4.7
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MaureenVIP
Greater Boston •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an amazing meal to bring in the New Year at Contessa’s! The view was delightful with Christmas lights, the State House, Church steeple and the high rises along with The Public Garden. Pedro, our server, and Sarai were so attentive! The focaccia bread and smoked olives were a pleasant start. The entrées were scrumptious! Pasta was perfect. Dessert was delicious! Thank you, Pedro and Sarai!
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Contessa - BostonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.7
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lara
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
everything was honestly 10/10. service was perfect, everyone was knowledgeable and extremely nice! food was sooooo yummy. i recommend the steak frites a million percent. overall, a lovely way to spend a saturday night and im so glad we went
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FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• South End
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4.6
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Susan-Ray
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
Food is always delicious and service is great. Ana is a sweetheart. The cocktail menu is excellent! Brought my family who were visiting and we had a great time. The kids enjoyed the Christmas movies playing in the dining room.
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Pazza on PorterPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Boston
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278 restaurants available nearby

1. Pazza on Porter

2. Ocean Prime - Boston Seaport

3. Contessa - Boston

4. Bistro du Midi

5. Frenchie

6. Banners Kitchen & Tap

7. The Nautilus - Boston Pier 4

8. Bricco

9. Trattoria Il Panino

10. Atlantic Fish

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