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The best restaurants in Boston

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن4.8· 4.6kYemeni · Fenway-Kenmore

    1. Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن

    Warm, casual Yemeni spot serving mandi, saltah, flatbreads—hearty, authentic flavors.
  2. Cafe Bonjour4.7· 3.0kFrench · Downtown Crossing

    2. Cafe Bonjour

    Cozy French-Mediterranean bistro with pastries, small plates, and an excellent wine list.
  3. Mamma Maria4.7· 2.0kItalian · Dock Square

    3. Mamma Maria

    Intimate North End Italian spot for refined pasta, seafood, and great wine.
  4. Mario’s Restaurant4.8· 627Italian · The Flats

    4. Mario’s Restaurant

    Cozy Italian spot with house-made pastas and a curated wine list.
  5. Brewer's Fork4.7· 1.6kPizza · Charlestown

    5. Brewer's Fork

    Cozy Charlestown spot for wood-fired pizzas, beers, and relaxed group gatherings.
  6. Ostra4.7· 1.3kSeafood · Downtown Crossing

    6. Ostra

    Upscale seafood with oysters, lobster, seasonal catches and curated wine list.
  7. Moonshine 1524.7· 1.1kAsian fusion · Church Green

    7. Moonshine 152

    Trendy Asian-American fusion with craft cocktails and playful small plates.
  8. Boston Sail Loft4.6· 6.0kSeafood · Dock Square

    8. Boston Sail Loft

    Laid-back waterfront spot serving fresh seafood, hearty bar plates and cocktails.
  9. Delux Cafe4.7· 737Restaurant · South End

    9. Delux Cafe

    Trendy American bar with craft cocktails, shareable plates, and live music.
  10. Atlantic Fish Co4.6· 4.1kSeafood · Back Bay

    10. Atlantic Fish Co

    Polished seafood spot with oysters, classic New England dishes and cocktails.
  11. Row 344.6· 3.9kSeafood · Waterfront

    11. Row 34

    Lively oyster-focused seafood spot with waterfront views and polished comfort fare.
  12. Chickadee4.7· 635Mediterranean · City Point

    12. Chickadee

    Cozy Mediterranean spot with fresh seafood, wine-focused menu and waterfront seating.
  13. Carmelina's4.6· 2.7kItalian · Dock Square

    13. Carmelina's

    Cozy North End Italian spot, housemade pastas, fresh seafood, attentive wine list.
  14. Ocean Prime4.6· 2.5kSeafood · Waterfront

    14. Ocean Prime

    Upscale seafood and steakhouse with waterfront views, cocktails, and refined service.
  15. Grill 23 & Bar4.6· 2.3kRestaurant · Bay Village

    15. Grill 23 & Bar

    Upscale classic steakhouse serving prime steaks, fresh seafood, and extensive wine list.
  16. Rino's Place4.6· 1.4kItalian · The Flats

    16. Rino's Place

    Cozy Italian spot with wood-fired pizza, housemade pasta, and great wine.
  17. Mooo.... Seaport4.7· 479Restaurant · Church Green

    17. Mooo.... Seaport

    Upscale waterfront steakhouse with prime steaks, extensive wine list, and attentive service.
  18. Mistral4.6· 1.2kFrench · Bay Village

    18. Mistral

    Refined French bistro with seasonal cuisine, attentive service, and an excellent wine list.

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