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Hidden gems: restaurants in Boston
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Boston. Ratings are based from 2349 places in Boston
Union Oyster House
41 Union St 02108-2494
"The Union Oyster House is the oldest continually-operating restaurant and oyster bar in the United States. This coupled with its convenient central location was enough to convince me of visiting. The..."
Cheers Beacon Hill
84 Beacon St 02108-3421
"Nope they didn't know our names. Awesome place to grab a bite to eat. Menu is great, lots of variety and awesome atmosphere here! Nice souvenirs available for purchase too."
Regina Pizzeria
11 1/2 Thacher St 02113-1539
"Was the pizza the best we've ever had? No. But what make this place awesome is the atmosphere, servers and history (and that being said, the pizza is still REALLY GOOD). I think everyone should stop h..."
Giacomo
355 Hanover St 02113-1910
"We waited for 2 hours in the middle of summer for the restaurant to open, and another 45 minutes for the line to move. My family had been walking the entire day. We were tired, miserable, starving, an..."
Bostonia Public House
131 State St 02109-2813
"This is a must eat venue! It combines the traditional rustic vibe commonplace of public houses with a modern accent commensurate of Bostonian heritage. The place was lively and had a great selection o..."
Boston Sail Loft Restaurant
80 Atlantic Ave 02110-3614
"Went on a weeknight when I was in town on business. Best chowder I’ve had in Boston, others feel the same way. Bowl serving size is good for a whole meal, and it’s a large cup! The atmosphere had..."
Bova's Bakery
134 Salem St 02113-1749
"I love the fact that this place is 24 hours. The desserts are amazing and they always have calzones late at night that hit the spot after a night out in Boston. The bakery pizza is also really good."
Al Dente
109 Salem St 02113-2274
"Got lucky and a table without a reservation at 7pm. Noisy, busy, and true Italian. Great service (thanks Mary!) and complete menu. My linguine with fresh clams in a wine and garlic sauce was terrific!"
Bell In Hand Tavern
45 Union St 02108-2409
"Traveled from New York for an overnight road trip with my boyfriend during winter. Nice ambiance and located in a small strip full of other bars and restaurants. Live music and two separate seating ar..."
Luke's Lobster Back Bay, Boston
75 Exeter St 02116-3506
"Great quick spot when you want a fresh bite. We had the clam chowder, lobster rolls and the Mac and cheese. All super good and well worth the price. Service was fast and super friendly considering it..."
Carmelina's
307 Hanover St 02113-1810
"One of the best Italian food! Make sure you make reservations or call to see if they have something available. We sat at the bar which was cool because we saw both chefs spitting out amazing food!! We..."
Scampo
215 Charles St Liberty Hotel 02114-3001
"Really terrific food served by a wait staff that was so professional and warm they felt like family. Only, super minor gripe, is that the restaurant seems more casual online than it really is. The pri..."
Ristorante Toscano
47 Charles St 02114-4605
"I adore this restaurant! They serve fantastic meals, they have a rich menu, The cook in that spot is a professional, I love very much tasting all their dishes. The dishes are consistently of high qual..."
Green Dragon Tavern
11 Marshall St 02108-2404
"Nice old, historical pub in downtown Boston. Stopped in on St Patrick day weekend. Very lively and lots of great music!"
Myers + Chang
1145 Washington St 02118-2728
"This place did not disappoint! Excited to see Joanne Chang behind the bar when we walked in. The balance of flavor in all the dishes we had was outstanding. I wish this was in my hometown so I could t..."
Bistro du Midi
272 Boylston St 02116-3917
"The black truffle cauliflower soup was lovely, it was flavorful with a nice texture. The Hake had perfectly crisp skin, was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. The Frangipane tasted wonderful...."
Legal Crossing
558 Washington St 02111-1733
"Delicious food and attentive service. The short rib was fantastic and selection board (didn’t take a picture!) was brilliant. On the tippy side price wise, but the quality is top notch. Recommended"
Mr. Dooley's Boston Tavern
77 Broad St 02109-4808
"We got here a little late and wanted dinner. Happy to wait for a table but there wasn't really a system for the servers to record who was waiting etc, so it was a bit all over the place. Once we got a..."
North Street Grille
229 North St 02113-2105
"This. Is. A. Must. The hospitality is lively and unique to the neighborhood, like a reconnecting to a long lost relative. I feel like I probably had the best french toast (apple cinnamon), and the lob..."
Bleacher Bar
82A Lansdowne St 02215-3411
"We went here on a Saturday in the off season. It was a really cool way to experience fenway! The beer was great and the views were even better. I gave it 4 stars due to the cheese on the hotdog tastin..."