Alcove

Name: Alcove
Address: 50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA, United States, 02114
Telephone: (617) 248-0050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

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4.4

1909 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Alcove, a vibrant neighborhood restaurant in Boston’s West End, offers flexible event spaces. From intimate dinners to full buyouts of standing receptions or modern weddings, our waterfront venue offers stunning Zakim Bridge views, an open-air patio & a customizable menu—just steps from TD Garden.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (617) 248-0050
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
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.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day @ Alcove
May 11, 2025 only
Come celebrate Mom at Alcove in the West End for Mother's Day! Whether it's for brunch or dinner, we're excited to help you give thanks to your Mom the Alcove way! And what better way to celebrate than with some bubbly?! Gather with family and friends and select from an array of spring specials this Mother's Day. Additional specials information to come soon!
Alcove Winemaker Series: Cristiana Tiberio
$145.00 per person
Prepaid
May 9, 2025 only
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM Reception | 7:30 PM Dinner Our next winemaker dinner is coming up fast! On Friday, May 9th, Cristiana Tiberio will be making the trip from Italy to showcase her wine! Azienda Agricola Tiberio was founded in 2000 by Cristiana's father Riccardo after he found and purchased an old-vine plot of Trebbiano in Abruzzo, a hilly region overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The winery received attention and acclaim from its first vintage in 2004, and since Cristiana and her brother took the reins in 2008 that acclaim has only grown! The family grows Montepulciano, Pecorino, and Trebbiano Abruzzese on their 74-acre estate, and makes about 8300 cases of wine per year -- we certainly feel lucky to be getting our hands on some of those cases to pour for you! Tom visited the estate last fall and was struck by the quality of the wines there -- in a region better known for big, juicy reds, here was an estate and a winemaker taking great pride in their white wines! No surprise that Cristiana studied and worked with incredible white wine producers in the Loire Valley, Chablis, and Mosel, not to mention her time with Jacques Selosse in Champagne! She has been instrumental in elevating the reputation of Abruzzo's wines, and her family has almost single-handedly revived their native clone of Trebbiano. That old-vine plot Riccardo initially purchased 25 years ago is still producing stellar wine; named Fonte Canale, the wine has accumulated a cult following wherever Tiberio wines are found! We were thrilled to learn that she would be making the trip to Boston this spring, and even more excited that our friends at The Sorting Table put us together to plan a dinner to show off these outstanding wines. Our wine dinner will begin with a half-hour welcome reception (weather permitting, we may host this on the patio!) with passed appetizers, before sitting down for a four-course menu written specifically to pair to the wines featured. Join us May 9th for this unique opportunity to explore a lesser-known region of Italy with one of its premier winemakers -- we'll see you then
🏇✨Alcove’s Derby Day — Where the Mint Juleps Flow
May 3, 2025 only
🏇✨ Place your bets & raise your glass! Celebrate the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” with Southern charm, classic cocktails, and Derby flair. We’re bringing Churchill Downs to Alcove for a special Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Menu showing like no other 🐎🌹

Private dining

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$10.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
- ADD SWORDFISH$12.00
ARUGULA SALAD$14.00
blood orange, spiced pistachio, kalamata olive
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$10.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
WARM FOCCACIA$8.00
whipped ricotta + EVOO. Allergens: dairy, gluten
SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00
Aleppo
ROASTED TOMATO SOUP$13.00
pimenton, Bra Duro
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.00
SMASHED POTATOES$11.00
chermoula
SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00
Urfa, black garlic barbecue

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00
Parmesan gougeres, horseradish
WINGS$17.00
PORK RIBS$17.00
nuoc cham, pickled chili, Thai herbs (12 pieces)
PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00
stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough.
- ADD A BITE$7.00
GRILLED FLATBREAD$18.00
pimenton, Bra Duro
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

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

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
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00
with milk
DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00

SPECIALS

STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO$15.00
HALIBUT CEVICHE$16.00
PESTO TAGLIATELLE$16.00
3 pieces stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough
SHORT RIB RADIATORI$23.00
BLUE CRAB HALIBUT$47.00
Tabasco tartar sauce. Allergens: gluten, dairy, allium, capsaicin, soy, egg
HONEY MUSTARD HAM STEAK$38.00
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES$12.00
- ADD A BITE$7.00
CARROT CAKE$13.00
- ADD A BITE$7.00

What 1,909 people are saying

Alcove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcove offers a delightful dining experience near TD Garden, praised for its "great food," "amazing service," and "attentive staff." Guests enjoy a variety of expertly crafted small plates and creative cocktails. Highlights include the "whole branzino," "chocolate tart," and "grilled octopus." The welcoming atmosphere and scenic views make it perfect for a memorable outing.

1,909 Reviews

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m VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect Patio night before heading to the Celtics game… love the NEW SMALL PLATES MENU … especially the pesto tagliatelle… oh and the octopus…and always the Raspberry Lime Rickey!
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Glenn VIP
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Still one of the best for casual dining with great vibes.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service was outstanding. The hostess was lovely and helped to find a lost item
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Lf
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bueno, pero carta un poco chica, el sabor bueno, atención muy buena
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Frankie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Manager Alicia and our server took great care of us!
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Harley
Orlando2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
this restaurant is horrible, server didn’t wait on us at all. we had to flag her down after 15 mins of being there. then kept having to flag her down for more food. she was rude, and overall worst restaurant experience in boston!!
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Cynthia VIP
Greater Boston81 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great location near TD Garden/ North Station. Good food/ drinks.
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Rachel
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience located very close to TD Garden. Wonderful atmosphere, service and every dish we tried was expertly prepared and very tasty. Highly recommend the whole branzino!
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Karen VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. The staff made sure there was no rush, allowing us to order and enjoy each course at our own pace. We chose a total of six dishes to share between the two of us, and every bite was a delight. The highlight of the meal was the chocolate tart for dessert—it's an absolute must! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxed and delicious dining experience.
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Susan
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is very close to TD Garden and quite efficient in terms of ordering and food delivery. Our server was excellent! For me, as a vegetarian, the menu is very limited. The noise level is extreme. Try the arugula salad.
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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 1909 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
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.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Private party facilities
Alcove, a vibrant neighborhood restaurant in Boston’s West End, offers flexible event spaces. From intimate dinners to full buyouts of standing receptions or modern weddings, our waterfront venue offers stunning Zakim Bridge views, an open-air patio & a customizable menu—just steps from TD Garden.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (617) 248-0050

Alcove

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mother's Day @ Alcove

Alcove Winemaker Series: Cristiana Tiberio

🏇✨Alcove’s Derby Day — Where the Mint Juleps Flow

Private Room

Semi-Private "Alcove"

Semi-Private Living Room

Open Air Patio

Full Restaurant Buyout

Custom inquiry

CHICKEN SLIDERS

ALCOVE BURGER

Chocolate Pâté

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

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP$13.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.00

SMASHED POTATOES$11.00

SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00

WINGS$17.00

PORK RIBS$17.00

PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00

GRILLED FLATBREAD$18.00

ALCOVE BURGER$23.00

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00

WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00

HALF CHICKEN$30.00

RIBEYE$67.00

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

WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00

DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00

SPECIALS

STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO$15.00

HALIBUT CEVICHE$16.00

PESTO TAGLIATELLE$16.00

SHORT RIB RADIATORI$23.00

BLUE CRAB HALIBUT$47.00

HONEY MUSTARD HAM STEAK$38.00

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES$12.00

CARROT CAKE$13.00

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