The 22 greatest restaurants around Boston
by Carley Thornell
Updated December 15, 2023
Boston’s best restaurants may be renowned for their top-notch lobster and clam chowders. But there’s a whole new food world nestled in the city’s labyrinthine streets—and those of its eclectic urban neighbors, Cambridge and Somerville.
A longstanding Turkish spot holds court in Inman Square. A posh Back Bay steakhouse draws crowds for its acclaimed wine list and lobster-studded mains. In Beacon Hill, a James Beard Award-winning chef impresses with her signature prune-stuffed gnocchi.
Massachussetts’s capital is indeed your oyster. Read on for a guide to 22 of Boston’s greatest restaurants that are just as diverse as the city’s global footprint.
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Francis
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Val
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aldo
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Timvip
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Mike
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Gail and Bill
Dined 7 days ago
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Donna
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Gregory
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Doug
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Randy
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OpenTable Diner
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Sarahvip
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Rob
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corrie
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paulvip
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James
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Irena
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Jonathan
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Natalie
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Stephanie
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