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Boston's Best Restaurants

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Looking for a spot to eat in Boston? These are the best restaurants in every part of the city. Get some Korean downtown, French food in the Seaport, or farm-to-table goodness in Somerville.
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Cambridge & Somerville

North of the Charles River you'll find the best farm-to-table spots, fantastic pizza, and one of Boston's all-time bests, Sarma.

 
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Creative Mediterranean so good, you'll invite friends just so you can try more plates. Sarma is frequently voted one of the best restaurants in the city. Reservations fill up way in advance, but the bar takes walk-ins - go right when they open.
Sarma
 
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Innovative and seasonally-focused small plates paired with creative cocktails and natural wine.
Spoke Wine Bar
 
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This neighborhood gem is farm-to-table at its best, served in a stunning dining room.
Field & Vine
 
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Field & Vine's new sibling is a more casual spot with wood-fired pizzas.
Junebug
 
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Home to a “choose your own adventure” Prix Fixe menu and a massive communal dining table.
Pammy's
 
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Seasonal dishes prepared by one of Boston's best chefs.
Urban Hearth
 
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A hip spot serving global tapas.
Little Donkey
 
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A great place to take visitors for a taste of New England.
Puritan & Company
 
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This sunny seafood-focused spot is right next to its big sibling, Puritan & Company. Try the caviar cones!
Puritan Oyster Bar
 
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A second-floor restaurant with a deck overlooking Cambridge Crossing. More casual than Gepetto downstairs, the Lexington offers an eclectic menu of snacks, salads, sandwiches, and larger mains.
The Lexington
 
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Pizza, pasta, and excellent cocktails. There's a large patio with both open-air and covered sections. During the warmer months they have yard games, and the outdoor tables are dog friendly!
Gufo
 
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Pescatarian fare and natural wine in a cozy communal setting with counter service.
Dear Annie

Back Bay & the South End

 
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A great spot for lunch and brunch as well as dinner.
Black Lamb
 
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This tapas restaurant is a Boston institution.
Toro
 
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Coastal Italian fare by Colin Lynch
Bar Mezzana
 
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Upscale Greek food and fantastic wine
Krasi

Brookline & Allston

 
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This Greek restaurant serves Vlach cuisine and craft cocktails.
Bar Vlaha

South Boston & the Seaport

 
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Greek small plates and beautiful cocktails
Committee
 
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One of the prettiest restaurants in Boston! Coquette has French cuisine and delicious cocktails. A very elegant date spot.
Coquette
 
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Chef Karen Akunowicz serves up delicious pastas, grilled broccoli caesar, and plenty of spritzes and amari.
Fox & The Knife
 
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A tiny BYOB spot with a multi-course chef's menu.
Lenox Sophia

Downtown

 
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This hip, lowkey spot has some of the best food in downtown.
Somaek Korean