Best Fun Restaurants in East Boston

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1. Pazza on Porter

4.7

Exceptional(250)

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.

2. La Hacienda Rest

4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Boston

Booked 2 times today

Only accepting walk ins on the weekends and Friday dinner as well, call restaurant for availability. La Hacienda Restaurant serves Mexican and El Salvadorian food. It has live music, a full bar and it is open late until 2 am. La Hacienda Restaurant serves fresh home cooking style food every day. There is an all-you-can-eat buffet on Saturday and Sunday. It has an English and Spanish menu.Appetizers include buffalo wings, Salvadorian enchiladas, picada and queso fundido. Choose from traditional Mexican dishes like burritos, tacos, nachos or flautas served with a side of rice and beans. Other food is available including fish and seafood plates, soups, carne asada, bistec encebollado and your choice of fajitas.

3. The Red Fox

4.5

Awesome(130)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 53 times today

The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.

4. Shore Leave

4.7

Exceptional(219)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South End

Booked 25 times today

Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and most importantly, our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you along on an everyday vacation. Options are available for regular dining or the OMAKASE at SHORE LEAVE EXPERIENCE. We do not take reservations for "just drinks", so cancellation fees will apply. Just drinks-walk in for bar seats! We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not permitted at the bar. Stop by for live entertainment! Shore Leave hosts The People's Karaoke most Fridays beginning at 10pm and surf rock band The Electric Heaters Thursdays beginning at 8pm. Entertainment varies so call for details!

5. Citrus & Salt

4.6

Exceptional(1995)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Seaport

Booked 101 times today

Coastal Mexican Tapas Restaurant and Tequila Bar by Chef Jason Santos. Fun and Bright coastal inspired décor. Large variety of tequilas and mezcals to choose from.

6. Prima

4.8

Exceptional(727)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 91 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

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7. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6373)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 220 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.

8. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1755)

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.

9. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(6005)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 91 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.

10. Wicked Craft Co.

4.4

Awesome(299)

Price: Expensive

• American • North End

Booked 23 times today

Wicked Craft Co. is a blast! Reviewers rave about the 'lively atmosphere', 'creative food', and 'fun cocktails'. It's described as a 'nice place to spend with friends', with an 'esthetic atmosphere' that's 'rare to find'. With an ever-rotating list of craft beers, wines, and cocktails, there's always something new to try. Plus, the 'presentation of the food and drinks is incredible'.

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Michaela
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and drinks were great, especially the street corn! We got one order of the street corn and had to order another because it was so good! I would definitely eat here again!
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Citrus & SaltPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Seaport
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4.6
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Alex
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent tiki bar, with appropriate drink menu, great food, and fun atmosphere. Service was great and business was clean, friendly, and well organized. I would go back.
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Shore LeavePrice: Expensive• Sushi• South End
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4.7
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Deborah
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had seats at the bar and our bartender Jeremy was extremely attentive, making excellent cocktail and food recommendations! I was excited to try The Red Fox and can happily report that it did not disappoint! I will definitely be back to try other menu items in the future!
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The Red FoxPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Annavip
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
We were coming from the airport and thought we haven’t been there in awhile, so we went and it was $10. Pasta night!!!! It was really good A great neighborhood restaurant
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Pazza on PorterPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Boston
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4.7
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Marnie
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 18, 2024
We had a great lunch. The meal was delicious. We ordered a variety of items to share and every bite was the best!! The wait staff was attentive and courteous, friendly, attentive. We sat on the patio with a dog and they brought water and often checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was fresh, hot and EXCELLENT!
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La Hacienda RestPrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Boston
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4.8

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406 restaurants available nearby

1. Pazza on Porter

2. La Hacienda Rest

3. The Red Fox

4. Shore Leave

5. Citrus & Salt

6. Prima

7. Trattoria Il Panino

8. Krasi

9. Bricco

10. Wicked Craft Co.

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