Alcove

4.4

1892 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Alcove is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant on the edge of Boston’s West End, offering comfortable seasonal American fare & great cocktails from hospitality veteran Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. Classic dishes like the Whole Roasted Chicken and beloved Prosciutto Bites delight guests, while signature cocktails like the Raspberry Lime Rickey and Champside—along with spirit-free options—ensure something for everyone.

The cozy dining room & expansive open-air patio boast stunning views of the Charles River & Zakim Bridge. Just steps from TD Garden at North Station & within walking distance of the North End, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, Tea Party ships + museum, Haymarket, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, State House, ferries, & the Greenway.

We offer a variety of unique spaces for private groups of 12 to larger groups of 270.

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Additional information

Location
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

Dine Out Boston: Weekday Lunch
Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025
Dive into Chef's Custom 3-course Weekday Lunch Menu Monday-Friday Lunch Only February 24, 2025-February 28, 2025 March 3, 2025- March 7, 2025 March 10, 2025- March 14, 2025 Find our menus online @ www.alcoveboston.com
Cellar Saturday (Piedmont): 3/22 @ 2pm
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 22, 2025 only
2:00 PM
Due to popular demand, we’re excited to offer additional classes for Cellar Saturday @ Alcove! Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2pm for an exclusive wine class focusing on the renowned wines of Piedmont, Italy. This immersive experience will introduce you to the rich history + distinctive flavors of this celebrated region, all while enjoying multiple wines thoughtfully paired with light, complementary snacks. This class is designed to enhance your appreciation of Piedmont’s world-class wines. Plus, with additional classes now available, there’s plenty of opportunity to dive deeper into the diverse terroirs of Italy.We can’t wait to share this educational and delicious afternoon with you! Cheers to learning, tasting, and celebrating!
Easter Sunday @ Alcove
Apr 20, 2025 only
Gather with family and friends and select from an array of spring specials this Easter Sunday. Additional specials to the regular a la carte menus to come soon!

Popular dishes

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00
Served with house made kettle chips.
WEDGE SALAD$16.00
speck, Stilton blue cheese, pickled red onion, croutons
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$9.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
ARUGULA SALAD$14.00
blood orange, spiced pistachio, kalamata olive
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$9.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
WARM FOCCACIA$8.00
whipped ricotta + EVOO. Allergens: dairy, gluten
SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00
Aleppo
SMASHED POTATOES$11.00
chermoula
ROASTED SQUASH SOUP$14.00
pimenton, Bra Duro
SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00
Urfa, black garlic barbecue

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00
Parmesan gougeres, horseradish
PORK RIBS$17.00
nuoc cham, pickled chili, Thai herbs (4 pieces)
PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00
stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough.
ALCOVE BURGER$23.00
brioche, bacon, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, b+b pickles
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
HALF CHICKEN$24.00
choice of one side

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00
Calabrian chili crisp, lettuce cups, marinated cucumber
WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00
baked polenta, wild mushroom ragout
HALF CHICKEN $30.00
RIBEYE$67.00
crispy smashed potatoes, cippolini onion, bordelaise
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
DUO OF DUCK$64.00

KIDS + SIDES

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00
Served with fries
MAC + CHEESE$10.00
GRILLED CHEESE$14.00
Served with fries
KIDS BURGER$14.00
4 oz patty, cheddar, slider bun, served with plain fries. Allergens, gluten, dairy, soy
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- 86 CHEESE$0.00
- ADD CHEESE$0.00
KETTLE CHIPS$2.00
housemade

DESSERT

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00
CARROT CAKE$13.00
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00
with milk
DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00
KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE$3.00
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$11.00
sea salt, pistachio

What 1,892 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Alcove offers a memorable dining experience with "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the convenience before events at TD Garden, with highlights including "delicious cocktails," a "great outdoor area," and "friendly staff." While some mention noise and wait times, the overall ambiance and quality make it a "hidden gem."

1,892 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing experience—poor presentation, overpriced for the quality, and small portions stuffed with French fries. Not worth it.
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Natalie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was impeccable as were the cocktails and wine pairing suggestions :)
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GLK02129 VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We really liked the new menu, our food and the service was great. What was a bummer and put a damper on the evening is that every time someone came in- the cold air came rushing in and made it all the way to our table. Also, people kept using the exit door behind the host station so we got an even more direct hit every time someone left that way. Staff could have at least asked folks to use the main door where they could have also utilized the enclosure to avoid this very problem.
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Reed VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff and service by AJ Thank you for taking such good care of us AJ
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James VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I don't know about the new menu setup. The food was spotty - some was good and some was disappointing, particularly for the cost. I might give them one more chance.
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Brian VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine pairing. Tom always does an amazing job with his wine events.
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joe VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is amazing!!!! Everyone is so friendly.
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John
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The new small plates menu is horrible. They got rid of a menu that was decent and now have small plates which are not good and are expensive. Even the hamburger was small and unappealing and fries just thrown on the plate. The service was terrible with 3 different servers in 1:45 min. The drinks took forever. Honestly there was nothing good.
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Jeff
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, awesome food and love the atmosphere. Nice little spot before a game.
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Lisandra
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pasta and salad were great. Octopus toppings were good but the octopus was very chewy, not made well. It did not ruin the experience by any means, the other food we ordered was delicious and the drinks were great.
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FAQs

Alcove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 248-0050.

Alcove is rated 4.4 stars by 1892 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Experiences are available.

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Alcove

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Dine Out Boston: Weekday Lunch

Cellar Saturday (Piedmont): 3/22 @ 2pm

Easter Sunday @ Alcove

CHICKEN SLIDERS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

ALCOVE BURGER

GRAZE

CHARCUTERIE$26.00

VEGETABLE

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00

WEDGE SALAD$16.00

ARUGULA SALAD$14.00

WARM FOCCACIA$8.00

SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00

SMASHED POTATOES$11.00

ROASTED SQUASH SOUP$14.00

SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00

PORK RIBS$17.00

PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00

ALCOVE BURGER$23.00

HALF CHICKEN$24.00

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00

WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00

HALF CHICKEN $30.00

RIBEYE$67.00

DUO OF DUCK$64.00

KIDS + SIDES

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00

MAC + CHEESE$10.00

GRILLED CHEESE$14.00

KIDS BURGER$14.00

KETTLE CHIPS$2.00

DESSERT

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00

CARROT CAKE$13.00

WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00

DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00

KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE$3.00

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$11.00

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