-- Lucille's Fine Chicken, Saugus, MA -- Parsnip, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Longfellow Bar, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Adventure Pub, Arlington, MA -- 9 Wallis, Beverly, MA -- Gre.Co, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Parlour Restaurant + Bar, Brookline, MA -- The King, West Roxbury, MA -- Tsunami, Arlington, MA -- Banh Mi Oi, West Roxbury, MA -- Tapas Corner, Beverly, MA, OPEN: -- Sel de la Terre, Natick, MA -- Jose McIntyre's, Boston, MA -- Pairings, Boston, MA -- Wei Shu Wu Hot Pot, North Quincy, MA, CLOSED: -- The Good Life, Boston, MA -- Esquite Restaurant, Revere, MA -- Gari Japanese Fusion, Needham, MA -- Ipswich Custom, Boston (South End), MA -- Legal Sea Foods, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA The forces behind Area Four operate the space, which is filled with classic 80s arcade games ( think Galaga, Ms. Pacman. This spacious dining spot features American classics such as chicken cordon bleu, pork chops and one of the best mac and cheeses in the region. -- Nando, Boston (North End), MA -- The Gyro Spot, Salem, MA -- Wagon Wheel Diner, Sharon, MA, CLOSED: -- Margaritas, Weymouth, MA -- White's Bakery and Cafe, Wellesley, MA, OPEN: -- Charley's, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Great Bay, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA Dj vu! -- The Friendly Toast, North Andover, MA -- Spice Delight, Belmont, MA We offer tours throughout the Greater Boston area. -- Taste of Siam, Stoneham, MA -- Corazon de Frida Mexican Cantina, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Beachcomber, Quincy, MA -- Broken Records Beer Hall, Brighton (Boston Landing), MA -- The Novel Kitchen by Curds & Co., Brookline, MA -- ShabuMaru, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Evviva Trattoria, Malden, MA Boston, Bricco Panetteria and Bricco Salumeria; Chef Marvin Lazo prepares barbecued meats at the NewBridge Cafe in Chelsea, Massachusetts. -- Diggy's Pizza, Westford, MA -- Tasty on the Hill, Medford, MA -- George Howell Coffee, Newtonville, MA -- Banh Mi K, Allston, MA -- Jin Asian Restaurant, Saugus, MA, OPEN: -- Dick's Last Resort, Boston, MA -- Cafe at Mohr and McPherson, Boston (South End), MA -- Murray's Deli, Braintree, MA -- Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Bourbon Coffee, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Fiorella's Express, Cambridge, MA -- El Potro, Chelsea, MA -- Ka-Noon Thai Cuisine, Bedford, MA -- Clover, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Beachfire Restaurant and Bar, Hull, MA -- Dumpling Daughter, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Milkweed, Boston (Mission Hill), MA -- Tatte Bakery and Cafe, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Francesca's Kitchen, Arlington, MA -- Dig Inn, Boston (Pru), MA -- Coolidge Market, Allston, MA -- Benatti, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Old Havana, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Sushiya, Watertown, MA -- Jerry Remy's Sports Bar and Grill, Boston, MA -- Pavia Italian Cuisine and Catering, Boston, MA -- Clay Pot Cafe, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Meju, Somerville (Davis Square), MA We love this city and want you to love it as well! -- El Rincon de Moody's, Waltham, MA -- Artistry on the Green, Lexington, MA -- Montecristo Mexican Grill, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA -- Emmet's, Norwood, MA -- Flames, Brockton, MA -- The Westland, Boston, MA They only do a few of these per year, but it is so much fun. -- Intrepid Cafe, East Cambridge, MA -- Temazcal Tequila Cantina, Framingham, MA -- Alley Bar at Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA -- Bertini's Restaurant, Salem, MA -- Saffron Indian Grill, Tewksbury, MA -- Da LaPosta Pizzeria, Newtonville, MA Theres even a second hidden door inside this spot that leads to an underground club for wild weekends. -- Mr. Sushi, Brookline, MA -- Cheers Cut, North Quincy, MA -- Grana, Boston, MA -- Chilacates, Jamaica Plain (Centre Street), MA -- The Bagel Place, Newton, MA -- Bogie's Place, Boston, MA -- Tom Yum Koong II, Arlington, MA -- 753 South, Roslindale, MA -- Not Your Average Joe's, Arlington, MA -- Trillium, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- New Landing, Waltham, MA -- Tashi Delek, Brookline, MA, CLOSED: -- Some 'Ting Nice, Somerville, MA -- Wicked Bagel Bakery and Deli, Lexington, MA, CLOSED: -- Acapulcos, Framingham, MA -- Source, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Kura Sushi, Watertown, MA -- New American Cafe, Boston, MA -- Shing Yee, West Newton, MA -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Burlington, MA, OPEN: -- Slate Bar and Grill, Boston, MA -- Blue Bottle Coffee, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Fat Cactus, Randolph, MA -- Moksa, Cambridge, MA -- Hong Kong Cafe II, Brookline, MA -- Fox and the Knife, South Boston, MA -- Hopothecary Ales, North Reading, MA -- Xiang's Hunan Kitchen, Boston (BU), MA, CLOSED: -- Restaurants South of Boston. -- Banana Boat, Revere Beach, MA -- Oak + Rowan, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Herby Q, Billerica, MA -- Vlora, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- The Farmer's Daughter, Sudbury, MA -- Sweet Waffles & Boba, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Bad Abbots, Quincy, MA -- Johnny's Takeaway, West Roxbury, MA -- Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes, Billerica, MA -- Smashburger, Westwood, MA -- Max and Dylans, Billerica, MA -- Montebello Ristorante Italiano, Malden, MA Boston through her eyes again. -- Naga, Cambridge, MA -- Aspasia, Cambridge, MA -- Town Tavern, Arlington, MA, CLOSED: -- Habanero's, Waltham, MA -- Trattoria Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Turkish Lazuri Cafe, Allston, MA -- Lily's Garden & Patio, Boston, MA -- A Lee 88, Waltham, MA -- Bluestone Bistro, Brighton, MA -- Nick's Pizza, Roast Beef & Subs, Woburn, MA -- Viet Citron, Burlington, MA, CLOSED: ", Bostons North End is one of the busiest parts of the city with countless Italian restaurants beckoning visitors and locals, but few tourists will find these two real-deal Italian shops. -- Mollie Maguire's Pub, Weymouth, MA -- La Motta's, Boston (South End), MA -- Tory Row, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Danversport Yacht Club Restaurant, Danvers, MA -- 28 Degrees, Boston (South End), MA -- Leggos, Holbrook, MA -- Cluckit!, Boston (South End), MA -- Plus Cafe, Marblehead, MA -- Blue Fez, Salem, MA -- KoKo Bakery, Newton, MA -- Garden of Eat-In Pizzeria, Cambridge, MA -- Sunny Boy, Brookline, MA Pasta Nest Me Boston. -- Semolina Kitchen and Bar, Medford, MA -- The Bagel Place, Newton, MA -- Tiger Sugar, Allston, MA -- Parm, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Hamilton, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA Highlights include fettuccine with smoked salmon, linguine with clams and a lobster ravioli that will make your knees weak. -- Sharon Korean Kitchen, West Roxbury, MA -- The Ship Restaurant, Lynnfield, MA -- b.good, Boston (Financial District), MA A la carte cuts include the obligatory filet mignon, ribeye and New York strip (youll also catch the occasional giant tomahawk, if youre lucky), while sides range from the traditional creamed spinach to the trendier rosemary truffle fries. -- Cosmica Mexican Eatery & Bar, Boston (South End), MA -- Flat Patties, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Table by Jen Royle, Boston (North End), MA -- Pikaichi, Medford, MA -- Totto Ramen, Dorchester (South Bay), MA -- Seabiscuit, East Boston, MA -- Morano Gelato, Chestnut Hill, MA -- bartaco, Boston (Fort Point), MA The trouble is, sometimes actually locating these elusive hangouts can prove challenging even to the people who walk these streets each day. Antonios Cucina Italiana, 288 Cambridge St., Boston, 617-367-3310, antoniosbeaconhill.com. -- Palmer's, Marblehead, MA -- Falafel King, Quincy, MA Pasta Sampler Boston. -- Oak Long Bar + Kitchen, Boston (Back Bay), MA Tickets must be purchased in advance. -- Thinking Cup, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Oishii, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Richards, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA - Beth Z. -- Cava, Dedham, MA -- Tavern in the Square, Salem, MA, CLOSED: -- Kane's Donuts, Saugus (Route 1), MA -- Lucie Drink and Dine, Boston, MA -- Teele Square Cafe, Somerville, MA, OPEN: -- Naked Fish, Waltham, MA -- Picante Taqueria, Medford, MA -- Amorino, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- K2 Cafe, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Broadway's Pastry, South Boston, MA -- Joan and Ed's Deli, Natick, MA -- Antonio's Bacaro, Hyde Park, MA -- Whole Heart Provisions, Allston, MA -- Quinzani's Bakery, Boston (South End), MA -- WuBurger, Woburn, MA -- Reflections, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Caffe Nero, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Noche, Boston (South End), MA -- Brassica Kitchen + Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Naked Pizza, Brighton, MA -- Hakata Ramen, Boston, MA -- Uno Fresco, Stoneham, MA -- The Bar by the Elevator, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Frost Ice Loft, Boston, MA Downtown Boston and the areas immediately surrounding it (including the North End and Beacon Hill) wouldnt seem to be a treasure trove for hidden gems when it comes to dining out, as so many touristy restaurants, popular after-work spots, and famous eateries can be found here. -- b.good, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- NOCA Provisions, Cambridge, MA -- 2nd Cup Cafe, Allston, MA -- Batifol, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Summer Sushi, Arlington, MA -- Sheger Cafe and Ethiopian Restaurant, Cambridge, MA -- Farmstead Table, Newton, MA -- Abington Depot Restaurant, North Abington, MA With longtime servers who call everyone 'honey' and nearly life-changing steak tips (and turkey and pork tips) made with a marinade that's as secret as they come, the NewBridge is one of those old-school neighborhood joints that every community should have. -- British Beer Company, Danvers, MA -- Celeste, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Fromage, South Boston, MA -- Centre Street Sanctuary, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Chick Chick Boom, Cambridgeport, MA -- Cafe by Salon, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Rebecca's Cafe, Boston (State Street), MA -- Pizza Pie-er, South Boston, MA -- Blue Ribbon Sushi, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- U-Me Restaurant and Lounge, Stoneham, MA -- Shanghai Gate, Allston, MA -- Karma, Weymouth, MA -- Prime Pizza, Milton, MA When youre finished taking in your surroundings, ground yourself at one of the, seaport neighborhoods noteworthy restaurants, At the rear of the tropical-tiki-inspired bar that is Shore Leave, the team behind Bar Mezzana and Black Lamb launched a nine-seat, secret sushi restaurant, where Chef Colin Lynch leads a counterside omakase tasting menu. -- Phinix Grill, Belmont, MA -- Neighborhoods Coffee and Crepes, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Anna's Taqueria, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Brighton, MA -- Banjos Restaurant, Weymouth, MA -- La Colombe, Boston, MA Hurwitz explains why each restaurant is a favorite. -- Red House, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Mexicali Grill, Danvers, MA -- Meadhall, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Nu Do Society, Cambridge, MA -- La Rana Rossa Pizzeria, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Pavement Coffeehouse, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Grass Fed, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Atlantic Beer Garden, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Shore Leave, Boston (South End), MA Hidden away in an old, brick warehouse near Fort Point Channel, Lucky's can easily be missed. -- Juicygreens, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- La Perle, Everett, MA -- Doretta Tavern, Boston, MA -- Shabu, Quincy, MA -- Common Ground, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA -- Sorelle Bar & Grill, Abington, MA -- Brewer's Coalition, Newtonville, MA -- Peregrine, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Caryn's, Wakefield, MA -- Tenoch, Boston (North End), MA, CLOSED: -- Bluestone Lane, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- New Trend Eatery, Allston, MA -- Teriyaki Joe's, Allston, MA -- Roxanne's, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA, CLOSED: -- Coppa, Boston (South End), MA -- Shojo, Boston (Chinatown), MA, CLOSED: -- Jenny's Pizza, Charlestown, MA -- Po' Boys and Pies, Salem, MA -- Cranberry Cafe, South Boston, MA -- Pulse Cafe, Somerville, MA, CLOSED: -- Tatte, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Not Your Average Joe's, Medford, MA -- Shake Shack, Dedham, MA -- Asta, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Piezoni's, Stoughton, MA -- El Jefe's Taqueria, Boston (BU), MA -- Johnnie's on the Side, Boston, MA -- Pho House, Cambridge, MA -- Zaleks, Wakefield, MA, OPEN: -- Oxford Spa, Cambridge, MA -- Casalinga, Boston, MA An endless and rotating supply of local, national, and international beers can be found here, and New American dishes such as wild boar sloppy joe, steak frites, smoked game hen, and boneless rabbit are offered, depending on the season. -- Lockheart, Wellesley, MA -- The Parish Cafe, Boston (South End), MA -- Think Tank, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA, OPEN: -- Dear Annie, Cambridge, MA -- Geoffrey's Cafe, Roslindale, MA -- Sugoi Sushi, South Braintree, MA This was a perfectly delightful experience, and one we will want to repeat soon andmore, Discovered this hidden gem. -- Peet's Coffee & Tea, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Bella Luna/Milky Way, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Tooba's, Melrose, MA -- Arc, Boston, MA Alive and Kicking in Cambridge makes a great lobster salad sandwich on toasted Scali bread. -- Maurizio's, Boston (North End), MA -- Bagelville, West Roxbury, MA -- Select Cafe, Roslindale, MA -- Pizza Pie-er, South Boston, MA -- Fat Baby, South Boston, MA -- Brew, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Park, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Cugini's Market, Watertown, MA -- Mojo Ramen, Brookline, MA -- Mainely Burgers, Brighton, MA -- VO2 Vegan Cafe, Cambridge, MA -- Al Fresco, Somerville, MA -- Strega Prime, Woburn, MA If this is something youre even thinking about, be sure to reserve early, because these spots book up quicker than Cape rentals. -- Park 54, Hyde Park, MA -- Papagayo, Charlestown, MA -- Delphine's Kitchen, Beverly, MA -- Restaurants West of Boston. -- Zon's, Jamaica Plain, MA, OPEN: -- Thinking Cup, Boston (North End), MA -- Samira's Homemade, Belmont, MA Bumpkin, Grape, Lovells, and Peddocks provide an unexpected spot to pitch your tent, with all of the islands offering grills, picnic tables, hiking trails and at least one group camping site. -- Karma, Burlington, MA -- Daily Grill, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Summer Shack, Hingham, MA -- Ames Street Deli, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- British Beer Company, Walpole, MA -- Lone Star Taco Bar, Allston, MA -- Ferry Street Food and Drink, Malden, MA -- Noor Mediterranean Grill, Somerville, MA -- French Fry Heaven, Natick, MA -- Salvatore's, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Garden of Eden, Boston (South End), MA -- Beacons Restaurant, Walpole, MA -- Red-Eyed Pig, West Roxbury, MA -- Aikia Steak House, Swampscott, MA -- Pizzeria Regina, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Stacia's Place, Salem, MA -- CluckIt!, Boston (South End), MA -- Robinwood Cafe and Grille, Jamaica Plain, MA Boca Grande, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Joe's American Bar and Grill, Peabody, MA -- SloPoke, Boston, MA -- Irish Brewing Boston, Norwood, MA -- Bon Me, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Ming Du, Stoughton, MA -- Banyan, Boston (South End), MA -- BOKX 109, Newton, MA -- The Ginger Man, Boston, MA -- Caffe Nero, Brighton, MA -- Dirty Water Dough Co., Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Zhu Vegan Kitchen, Brookline, MA, CLOSED: Cambridge Center Roof Garden 62 Parks -- Decca, Charlestown, MA -- Six Po Hot Pot, Brookline, MA -- Peking Cuisine, Newton, MA -- Osaka Shabu, Dorchester (Fields Corner), MA -- Blackmoor, Charlestown, MA -- The Dogwood, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Jo's Indian Kitchen, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Market by Jean-Georges, Boston, MA -- BoMA, Boston (South End), MA -- Chubby Chickpea, Canton, MA -- Steve's Greek Cuisine, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Buddy's, Arlington, MA -- Nine Bar Espresso, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Brass Union, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe, Boston (South End), MA -- Jake n Joes Sports Grille, Waltham, MA -- Chef Chang's on Back Bay, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Freshii, Boston, MA -- Steam Flavor, Watertown, MA -- Tilted Kilt, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Notch Brewing Company, Salem, MA -- Ristorante Pavarotti, Reading, MA -- Chic Chick, Allston, MA -- Wasabi, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: People also searched for these in Boston: See more hidden gem restaurant in Boston. -- China Pearl, Quincy, MA -- John Harvard's Brewery and Ale House, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Max and Dylans, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Daddy's Dairy, Braintree, MA -- The Double Bull Taphouse & Grill, Peabody, MA -- SELECT Oyster Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- JW's, Winthrop, MA - Susan A. -- Alex Good Taste Restaurant, Stoughton, MA -- Best Burger Bar, Brookline, MA -- The Lyceum, Salem, MA -- InBoston, Boston (Symphony Hall), MA -- Audubon, Boston (Fenway), MA -- 1855 Bar a Vin, Boston (Back Bay), MA Our waitress knew just when to enter our conversation, and just when not to. -- nathalie, Boston (Fenway), MA -- China Restaurant and Sports Bar, Quincy, MA -- Cultivar, Boston, MA Full of adventurous, creative chefs who have elevated local cuisine, Boston has shed its culinary reputation as a city to go to mainly for its clam chowder, scrod, baked beans and Boston cream pie. -- Blue Dragon, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- BerryLine, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Grasshopper Cafe, Charlestown, MA -- Bangkok City Restaurant, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Poke Station and Kitchen, Boston, MA -- Zocalo, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- Catalyst, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Kaju Tofu House, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA Carmen, Boston (North End), MA -- Friendly's, Waltham, MA -- The Four's, Boston (North Station), MA Sip a latte at Cafe Susu (Back Bay) 3. -- Flour Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Ginger Exchange, Watertown, MA -- ReelHouse, East Boston, MA -- Baity, Medford, MA -- Tommy Doyle's Pub, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA, OPEN: -- Clover Food Truck, Boston (Longwood), MA Tickets, Photograph: Courtesy Wink & Nod/Atsushi Tomioka, Some of Bostons oldest bars may have operated illegally as speakeasies during the Prohibition era, but many new establishments replicate the atmosphere, discreetly tucked away in the back of a restaurant or down an alley. Lovells has a private swimming beach, and Peddocks even has six yurts for glamping types. -- Clover, Boston (Prudential Center), MA ), MA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Her knowledge of her beloved city was impressive. -- Blue Yama, Allston, MA -- Wen's, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Pizza Pie-er, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Karma, Weymouth, MA -- Crispy Crepes Cafe, Boston, MA -- Tom's BaoBao, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- BBQ Chicken, Lowell, MA -- Reunion BBQ, Boston (South End), MA -- The Punk & Poet, South Boston, MA -- Memphis Joe's Barbecue, Weymouth, MA If you hear about any recent openings or closings, please contact us and we will try to include it here. -- Ricolombia Restaurant, Hyde Park, MA "You always hear about Reginas and Santarpios when it comes to great pizza in Boston, but this bustling spot in an out-of-the-way section of the city is right up there as well. Rancatore's flavors, from traditional Neapolitan to Khulfi and gingersnap molasses, make it a Boston-area best. -- Crumbs, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Rigoletto Ristorante, Boston (North End), MA -- Sarma, Somerville, MA -- Wafu-Ya, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Beerworks, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Bus Stop Pub, Allston, MA -- Khalil's Kitchen, Brockton, MA -- Ellis Square Social, Beverly, MA Tampopo is tucked away in an Asian food court deep inside a former Sears, Roebuck space that is now known as both the Porter Exchange Building and University Hall. Whipped cream and hot fudge are superb. -- IHOP, Braintree, MA -- Del's Lemonade, Arlington, MA -- Espresso Love, Boston, MA -- Craft Table & Bar, East Boston, MA -- Phinix Grill, Belmont, MA -- Stone Hearth Pizza, Winchester, MA -- Seaport Social, Boston (Seaport District), MA A Local's Guide to the Best Must-Eats in Boston The Top 5 Restaurants You Can't Miss in Boston. -- Pelekasis, Boston (South End), MA -- Comella's, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Intermission Tavern, Boston, MA -- Hakata Ramen, Waltham, MA -- Feng Shui, Brighton, MA -- Swissbakers, Boston (North Station), MA -- Au Bon Pain, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Our Fathers Deli, Allston, MA -- Middle Gray, Brookline, MA -- Bar Lyon, Boston (South End), MA This New American eatery is set back from the main drag of Union Square, offering a modern, floral-filled nook specializing in small plates and farm fare. -- Maria's Pastry Shop, Boston (North End), MA -- Beacon Grille, Woburn, MA , where a low-key, well-made cocktail menu is the focus. -- Hops N Scotch, Brookline, MA -- Cafe Iterum, East Boston, MA -- La Motta's, Boston (South End), MA -- Naumkeag Ordinary, Salem, MA My favorite museum in Boston is one that almost no one knows about - the Mapparium in the Mary Baker Eddy Library. -- Chili's, Danvers, MA -- Pressed, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Breadboard, Arlington, MA -- Pho Real/Mochi Dough, Boston (Back Bay), MA ", Boston Avenue, which is also home to TastyCafon the Hill, is a main thoroughfare in Medford and part of Somerville, but the street peters out after crossing Broadway in Somervilles Ball Square, briefly becoming a lightly-trafficked side street. -- Smith & Wollensky, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Pasta Market Cafe, Malden, MA Cutty's Roast Beef 1000 with fried shallots is the best Boston roast beef sandwich; Saturday's pork rabe has no peers. -- Al-Wadi, West Roxbury, MA -- La Brace, Boston (North End), MA -- 465 Bar and Restaurant, Boston, MA -- Anna's Taqueria, Boston (Prudential Center), MA -- Commonwealth, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- The Village Social Club, Brookline, MA -- Angelina's Pastry, Arlington, MA -- Jersey Mike's Subs, Walpole, MA -- Ducali Caffe, Boston (North End), MA So it remains mostly a local fave, offering everything from pancakes and waffles to omelets and breakfast sandwiches, and the lunches are pretty solid. Housed in a rickety old structure that has a classic roadhouse feel, this watering hole can get a bit wild at times, but its mainly just a spot to get away from it all with a burger, wings or other pub food while hoisting a beer or two. -- Playa Bowls, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Shanti, Roslindale, MA -- Cheeseboy, Natick, MA -- Flat Black Coffee, Dorchester (Ashmont), MA -- Richie's Slush, Everett, MA -- Rod Dee, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA The city and harbor views are second to none. -- Coffee Break Cafe, Milton, MA -- Scugnizzi, Arlington, MA -- Strega Italiano, Woburn, MA -- The Porthole, Lynn, MA -- Nine Elm American Bistro, Danvers, MA -- Zocalo, Arlington, MA, OPEN: -- Pad Thai Cafe, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Oscar's, Dedham, MA -- China Sky, Wellesley, MA -- &pizza, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Rox Diner, Newtonville, MA -- Cafe Italia, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA -- Andrea's House of Pizza, Watertown, MA -- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN: -- Tasty Burger, Roxbury, MA -- Jury Room, Quincy, MA -- Lir, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Social Register, South Boston, MA -- Fogo de Chao, Burlington, MA -- Flaming Grill & Buffet, Roslindale, MA -- Ocean Club, Hull, MA -- Sa Pa, Boston, MA -- Arka Indian Cuisine, Lexington, MA -- Lazziz Fine Indian Cuisine, Watertown, MA -- Refuge Cafe, Allston, MA -- Chill on Park, Dorchester, MA -- Addis Red Sea, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Cava, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Pellino's, Boston (North End), MA This was a perfectly delightful experience, and one we will want to repeat soon and often.". -- Burro Bar, Brookline, MA -- Mei Mei Kitchen, Boston, MA -- Tamarind Bay, Brookline, MA When youre finished taking in your surroundings, ground yourself at one of the seaport neighborhoods noteworthy restaurants. -- Meritage, Boston, MA -- Mount Vernon Restaurant, Lynnfield, MA -- Ryles Jazz Club, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA Boston Fire Museum. -- 29 Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Basta Pasta, North Quincy, MA -- Bandita Brighton, Brighton, MA -- Gong Cha, Boston (Northeastern), MA -- Old Country Buffet, Watertown, MA, OPEN: -- Table Caffe, Boston (North End), MA -- Shanghai Fresh, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Better Sorts Social Club, Boston, MA -- Sassafras, Somerville (Ball Square), MA -- Hilltop Steak House, Saugus, MA -- Bom Dough, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- McMenamy's Hamburger House, Easton, MA -- Abby's Cafe, Brighton, MA -- Suvarnabhumi Kiri, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Door No. The Boston Athenum is one of the country's oldest independent libraries, with a circulating . -- The King, West Roxbury, MA -- Don Ricardo's, Boston (South End), MA -- The Bowery Bar, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA -- Blaze Pizza, Boston (BU), MA Tweet. 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", Students at Tufts University frequent this unassuming little caf in part for its cheap eats, while some students and more than a few serious foodies also go to this little-known spot for another reason: a sandwich thats nearly impossible to find anywhere else in the country. -- Chez Casa, Salem, MA -- The Friendly Toast, Chestnut Hill, MA -- East End Grille, Somerville, MA -- Olde Salt House, Cohasset, MA -- Coda, Boston (South End), MA -- Dot Tavern, Dorchester, MA -- Angelo's Coal Fired Pizza, Quincy, MA -- Cafe Sauvage, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA -- Swish Shabu, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Enso Sushi, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- East Ocean City, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- The Fireplace, Brookline, MA -- Playska, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Palio's Italian Grill, Lexington, MA -- Lucky Lou Lou's, Holbrook, MA -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Post Office Square), MA -- Absolutely Fabulous, Melrose, MA -- Flatbread Company, Brighton, MA -- Kouzina, Peabody, MA -- b.good, Swampscott, MA -- Kicco Italian Coffee, Boston (North Station), MA -- Kelly's Roast Beef, Allston, MA -- Stonewall Kitchen (Cafe), Boston (Fort Point), MA -- The Vault, Boston, MA -- Clay Oven, Lexington, MA -- Persephone, Boston, MA -- Shanti, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Four Green Fields, Boston, MA -- Bagels by Us, Arlington, MA -- Aces High, South Boston, MA -- Comella's, Arlington, MA -- Sarcastic Swine BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Abington, MA -- Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Aleppo Palace, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Thunder Road, Somerville, MA -- Otto Pizza, Lynnfield, MA -- Porto Maltese, Brookline, MA It's a hidden gem with, Im coming to Boston soon and need to know the local gem hotspots where I can eat great food. -- Moody's Delicatessen, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- First Printer, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Casa Loca Mexican Cantina, Westwood, MA -- Tony C's, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Great Chow, Abington, MA -- Le Canular, Boston (South End), MA However, this can get boring after a while. -- La Neta, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Centre Street Sanctuary, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Friendly's, Saugus, MA The drinks here shine with creativity and the bar snacks (i.e. -- Carrot Flower, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Jonquil's Cafe and Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Aegean, Watertown, MA -- Met Bar & Grill, Dedham, MA -- Cha Kung Fong, Boston (Chinatown), MA We had one of the most deliciousmore, Such a hidden gem. -- Pronti Bistro, Needham, MA -- Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House, Boston, MA -- Butter "UR" Biscuit, Beverly, MA -- Cakes Bakery and Cafe, Watertown, MA -- Sofa Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Monica's Pasta Shop, Boston (North End), MA -- Jack-Tar American Tavern, Marblehead, MA -- Exotic Sushi and Tapas, Boston, MA -- Gabriella's Italian Pizza, Melrose, MA -- The Treasury, Burlington, MA -- Iron Furnace, Quincy, MA -- Cathedral Station, Boston (South End), MA -- Symphony 8, Boston, MA, CLOSED: -- Tenderoni's, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Nzuko Restaurant, Watertown, MA -- Tigerlily, Boston, MA, OPEN: -- Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Lynnfield, MA -- Grandma's Kitchen, Newtonville, MA -- Uchef, Allston, MA A few dishes worth ordering at Antonios include the house-made fusilli with a hearty marinara sauce, a garlicky tortellini pesto, and an eggplant braciolitine dish with Antonios terrific red sauce. -- Florina, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Corrib Pub, Brookline, MA -- Create Gallery & Cocktail Lounge, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Rubato, North Quincy, MA -- It's Game Time Sports Bar and Taqueria, Randolph, MA -- Shabu Square, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Ruth's Chris, Waltham, MA -- Sami's Wrap 'n' Roll, Jamaica Plain, MA -- hop + grind, Peabody, MA -- Icarus, Boston (South End), MA -- Ittoku, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA One of the country & # x27 ; s oldest independent libraries, with a circulating Bay,. 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