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1. Monica's Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(1904)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 15 times today
Monica's Trattoria is a true hidden gem, located in the heart of Boston's Historical North End. At the corner of Prince and Salem Street, you will find this cozy candlelit dining room with a full-bar, beautiful brick walls, and a modern twist. Enjoy authentic Italian style cooking featuring our fresh homemade pastas or stop by the bar & sip on our signature Espresso Martini. As the brothers say, "If you are what you eat, only eat delicious."
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2. Giulia Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1841)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 11 times today
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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3. Libertine
4.4
Awesome(325)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 14 times today
Libertine North End's menu is currently being updated with new specials each week! We are excited about our 98% gluten free menu. ALL ITEMS EXCEPT RAVIOLI HAVE A GLUTEN-FREE OPTION! Come join us and enjoy some of our new Portuguese dishes. We welcome you to enjoy our open window front dining room and bar where you may enjoy savory Italian and Portuguese foods and wines, or quench your thirst with one of our signature or seasonal cocktails. Our team is excited to welcome and serve your friends and family. Everyone is welcome at Libertine North End. NOTE: Parties larger than 6 must secure your reservation with a credit card. Also, in order to meet all our guests needs, we adhere to a 10 min late policy after which your reservation is subject to cancelation. We respectfully ask patrons to be mindful of succeeding reservations, especially during weekends. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
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4. Zuma Boston
4.7
Exceptional(76)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Back Bay
Booked 19 times today
Zuma Boston is a vibrant, contemporary Japanese izakaya located in the heart of the city, blending traditional Japanese dining with a modern twist. The restaurant boasts a stylish interior featuring warm wood accents, elegant lighting, and an inviting atmosphere that encourages social dining. Guests can indulge in a diverse menu that includes expertly crafted sushi, grilled robata dishes, and delectable small plates, all made using the finest seasonal ingredients. The open kitchen adds to the vibrant dining experience, allowing patrons to witness the culinary artistry firsthand.Positioned near popular attractions, Zuma Boston is conveniently located just a short stroll from the historic Boston Common, The bustling Theater District and the renowned Boston Public Garden, offering guests the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the city before or after their meal. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Zuma Boston promises a memorable culinary experience in a dynamic urban setting.
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5. Porto
4.8
Exceptional(1922)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Back Bay
Booked 24 times today
Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.
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6. Back Deck
4.4
Awesome(2026)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Crossing
Booked 17 times today
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with details like exterior carriage lighting and glazed brick in the dining room and an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-licked fun. Back serves polished takes on cookout classics as well as dishes cooked over an open flame at homes across the globe. Almost all of the menu is grilled on three hardwood charcoal grills hand-picked to accommodate many differing options.
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7. The Banks Seafood and Steak
4.5
Awesome(1422)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Back Bay
Booked 33 times today
The latest venture from restauranteur Chris Himmel and Executive Chef Robert Sisca, The Banks delivers inspired interpretations of coastal favorites and classic steak dishes in an elegant two-story space in the heart of Boston's Back Bay. Seafood, steaks, and strong cocktails are served against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows, a warm and inviting fireplace, a working wine room, and open kitchen—making this the perfect place to celebrate, indulge, and enjoy New England classics like you’ve never had them before. Swing in for daily oyster hour, or reserve a table for your next celebration.Located on the corner of Clarendon and Stuart Streets, The Banks is within walking distance of the South End and Back Bay neighborhoods, including just a short distance from Boston's famous Copley Square.
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8. Legal Sea Foods – Downtown Crossing
4.3
Awesome(2990)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Crossing
Booked 50 times today
Step into the bustling energy of Downtown Crossing at our stylish Legal Sea Foods location. Featuring a modern look with black brick and glowing amber glass, guests can unwind in the lounge, at the large bar, or in the dining room overlooking our open kitchen. Enjoy local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more! Located near Boston's theater and financial districts, it's ideal for a pre-show dinner / post-performance catch-up or a get together with the team to celebrate a win.
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9. Season To Taste
4.8
Exceptional(1713)
Price: Expensive
• American • Cambridge
Booked 32 times today
Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience. We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. If you can't find availability, please give us a call and we can do our best to find a spot for you! - 617 826-9037. For larger party inquiries, email nick@seasontotaste.com. We are also featuring a Chef's Tasting experience at our Kitchen Counter!! Our patio is now open for the season!! We do take patio reservations but hold some space for walk-ins as well. (patio reservation cannot be guaranteed in case of inclement weather).
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10. Taberna de Haro
4.6
Exceptional(1580)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Brookline
Booked 17 times today
Taberna de Haro is a neighborhood restaurant that serves the authentic cuisine of Spain, including tapas, entrees, sherry, and over 150 Spanish wines. The hospitality is warm and the food has integrity! Whether you choose a leisurely dinner with our famous Arroz Negro or a quick dish of Gambas al Ajillo at our bar, your senses will be gratified. Our open kitchen sends out seductive aromas of roasted Featherbrook Farm chicken, grilled fish, sautéed artichokes and griddled mushrooms - you will be transported to Spain! The Iberian ham is cut to order, the black paella is sultry, the eggs are free-range, the Patatas Bravas are hand cut, the octopus is perfectly cooked, and the anchovies are plump, and the exquisite, imported olive oil is downright drinkable. The wine list offers Spain"s most intriguing wines, and has won awards from The Wine Spectator, The World of Fine Wines, and The Wine Enthusiast as well as local awards.

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  • KatiVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great pasta! Loved the Duck Pappardelle and the Mushroom Mafalda. Dessert finished the night just right—delicious cookie. Would definitely come back again.
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    PortoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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    4.8
  • Eric
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 16, 2025
    Great service, great food! A perfect location for a lovely date night evening!
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    LibertinePrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.4
  • MimVIP
    Greater Boston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 14, 2025
    One of the best meal experiences in Boston. The service was impeccable (given multiple people were serving and playing different roles, they didn't step on each other's toes). The gin martini was so delicious, as were all the dishes we ordered. We sampled some appetizers, food from the grill and sushi. The food items were beautifully displayed. We were there on a Monday night so the noise level was good. I recall another time it did get quite loud a bit later. The menu font is on the small side so just be sure to bring your reading glasses. I would consider this a "treat" as it is pricey (it was my birthday).
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    Zuma BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Back Bay
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    4.7
  • Ayse
    Greater Boston •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 14, 2025
    Unique, personal, cozy, delicious. Table for 2 small but comfortable. Staff attentive and pleasant. Food artistic and delicious. Neighborhood gem.
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    Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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    4.8
  • Diana
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Apr 12, 2025
    Atmosphere was great, food was good, staff were very friendly. My only complaint is that we had a 6:30 reservation and did not get seated until 7:15. And, it would have been longer but another party cancelled. They were very apologetic but felt they could have at least offered dessert on the house.
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    Monica's TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.6

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