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Uni

Name: Uni
Address: 370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02215
Telephone: (617) 536-7200
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

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$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for business meals

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

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Executive chef: Ken Oringer & David Bazirgan

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2002, Back Bay’s Uni still turns out some of the city’s best seafood, much of it sourced from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market. Acclaimed chef Ken Oringer’s menu stars decadent dishes like the uni spoon—uni paired with caviar and a quail egg—in a luxe and lively space inside the Eliot Hotel that makes every meal feel like a special occasion.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-7200
Website
http://www.uni-boston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Uni Goes on the Road! Enjoy an amazing menu customized by our award-winning chefs from the comfort of your own home, business or special event venue! Specializing in but not limited to: Caviar + Uni Tastings | Interactive Sushi Classes + Demos | Uni's Beverage Tasting Experience Please inquire for details + pricing. Shelagh@uni-boston.com
Private party facilities
Our spacious Private Dining Room can be arranged for a reception of up to 70 guests or a seated meal for up to 50 guests. Private Boardroom meeting space can accommodate up to 12 guests with AV options provided. For all inquiries, please email: hsmith@uni-boston.com
Private party contact
Harrison Smith: (617) 536-7200
Delivery & takeout
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Location
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Cross street
Massachusetts Avenue
Parking details
Street parking available. The closest garage is at 50 Dalton Street.
Public transit
MBTA Green Line Hynes Convention Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Take-Kase: Edomae Style Nigiri Omakase
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for the "Take-kase" Omakase, a unique, tradition-rich Edomae-style omakase tasting every Thursday. With only 4 sushi bar seats available at 5:30 pm and 8:15 pm, Chef Tsuyoshi "Take" Takeishi crafts a tasting menu inspired by his travels in Japan, focusing on hyper-seasonal ingredients. This intimate setting allows for a personalized journey through the delicate art of Japanese cuisine, with optional sake pairings by Certified Sake Professional Akira Sherman. Each dish and sake pairing is meticulously chosen to highlight seasonal flavors. Reserve your spot for an unparalleled culinary adventure that pays homage to the traditional Edomae experience, where the freshness and seasonality of ingredients are paramount.

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What 2,312 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Uni offers an "inventive and perfectly executed" dining experience with "super friendly, no pretension" staff. The sushi is "outstanding" and the "sake pairings" elevate the meal. While "very expensive," the "creative" dishes and "excellent preparations" make it a "top recommendation" for a special occasion.

2,312 Reviews

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Jacob
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed After Many Great Visits I’ve been to Uni several times before and always had an incredible experience, but last night was unfortunately the exception. The night started with our group of six waiting 25 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation and arriving a few minutes early. We politely checked in three times during the wait (about every 7–10 minutes), and each time the front-of-house staff was surprisingly rude and visibly upset with us for asking. Once we were finally seated, it took another 15 minutes before anyone even brought water or asked if we wanted to order. When we placed our order, we were told the hot dishes would arrive first and sushi/sashimi would follow — but instead, everything came out in random order, causing confusion and leaving one member of our group waiting until nearly the end of the meal for their food. Several items we ordered were also forgotten and only brought after we reminded the waiter. To be fair, much of the food was outstanding — which makes the overall experience even more frustrating. Great food does not excuse poor service, disorganization, and unfriendly staff, especially when the bill totaled nearly $900 for our party of six. Sadly, after last night, I don't know if we’ll be coming back.
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Christine
San Francisco5 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Lovely location we were seated in a quiet room In a corner. I asked the waiter if the tasting menu was a ton of food. He said no. It was. We asked if we could sub an item (we all didlike uni). He said he’d try. Well, of course he got it done but neglected to mention the up charge. Which I fully would have expected. I guess what I’m saying is the main server was impatient and lacked integrity. The food was great, however. Would I go back? Doubtful . Super expensive. But if I do, a la carte all the way.
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Eric
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely haute cuisine, and the servers are very knowledgable. A lot of very interesting dishes, and somewhat of a tapas format. Cost without alcohol or dessert is about $125 per person, not counting tip. The prix fixe was $220 per person, but it appears to include several (probably small) servings of wine.
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Kirsten
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food with unique flavors - never disappoints!
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hubert VIP
San Francisco40 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Enjoyed the first 5 courses very much . The first set of Nigiri (whitefish) were below average. Carbonara udon was very good. Lamb loin was too chewy. Ambience at the end of the counter with bussers constantly brushing past carrying tubs of discarded used dishes 2’ away from the diner’s face was not good. Service was good.
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William
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good ambiance, but felt waiter service and food service were lackluster. Placed all my food order down and the first wave of food came out fast, but took 25 minutes after that for 4 pieces of nigiri to arrive. Kind of ridiculous considering it's raw and the cooked food came out way before.
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Margot VIP
Charleston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ahi tuna with foie gras! Was unbelievable! We ordered 3 orders.
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Heather VIP
Naples6 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Be wary of the tasting menu. It was presented as a menu for two for $225, plus a choice of two additional add on items for an additional charge. Bill came to $651, for a tasting menu dinner and 4 cocktails. And for that fine price we were seated at the counter on stools.
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Julia VIP
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The cuisine and quality is excellent but service a bit slap dash. The prices are very high but it is good overall experience.
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Michel
Chicago15 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately overrated and overhyped. Prices are extraordinarily high for average quality
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Uni is rated 4.6 stars by 2312 OpenTable diners.

Uni does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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