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A photo of Giulia Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1790)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 1 time today
Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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4.6
Exceptional(7104)
Price: Expensive
• American • South End
Booked 80 times today
The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.
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4.6
Exceptional(323)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Somerville
Booked 34 times today
Josephine is a hit with the locals for its amazing Italian food, as quoted in reviews. It's known for its wood fired pizzas and whimsical Italian dishes, all served in a lively space with a massive marble bar. Customers rave about the excellent service, the great atmosphere, and the top-notch food. A must-visit place in Greater Boston, it's described as a modern interpretation of Italian cuisine.
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4.7
Exceptional(5069)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Back Bay
Booked 24 times today
Deuxave in Boston's Back Bay is an exceptional restaurant. With its unique blend of contemporary French cuisine and American ingredients, it's praised for its outstanding food quality, excellent service and beautiful presentation. Reviews often highlight the restaurant's 'fantastic service', 'excellent experience' and 'unbelievable' food. It's also noted for its elegant ambiance and 'memorable' nights. So, if you're up for a culinary adventure, 'worth every penny' Deuxave is a must-visit.
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4.1
Excellent(574)
Price: Expensive
• American • Beacon Hill
Booked 58 times today
Estella Restaurant, a culinary gem in downtown Boston, invites you to an exceptional dining experience that fuses flavors from diverse cultures. Founded by George Brandão in tribute to his extraordinary mother, Estella—a beacon of love and dedication—the restaurant embodies unity and diversity at its core. Our signature dish, the Famous Worrell Oxtail Rasta Pasta, is a harmonious blend of tender oxtail and vibrant Caribbean spices, a must-try for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors. Estella has been featured in prestigious publications such as Eater Boston's Best Restaurants in Downtown Crossing and Best Cocktail Bars in Boston. Located steps away from iconic landmarks like the Boston Common and the historic Freedom Trail, Estella is the perfect destination for locals and visitors seeking an extraordinary dining experience. Join us, where every dish tells a story and every moment celebrates culture, unity, and culinary artistry.
A photo of Serafina Seaport restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(616)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Seaport
Booked 72 times today
Serafina restaurants offer an authentic, inspired Italian dining experience in Boston. Visit our two locations!
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4.6
Exceptional(873)
Price: Moderate
• Grill • Somerville
Booked 16 times today
La Brasa is a Neighborhood Steak House and Grill, located on Broadway in East Somerville adjacent to its sister restaurant Fat Hen featuring Italian favorites. Featured in the Boston Eater Top 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston, Fall 2024!Chef Daniel Bojorquez has created a menu which has culinary influences rooted in the same countries as many of the residents of East Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston area. Favorites like grilled steaks, oysters, wood roasted chicken, and of course tacos!Located near Tufts University, Assembly Row, and Partners HealthCare, La Brasa is an inviting and comfortable space to hang out for a delicious cocktail or to dine on a memorable meal from the wood grill. Join us for your special event such as Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Corporate Events and more!
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4.7
Exceptional(508)
Price: Moderate
• American • South End
Booked 36 times today
Black Lamb is a neighborhood restaurant and raw bar by Chef Colin Lynch at the corner of Tremont & Union Park in the heart of the South End. Sample a daily-changing selection of oysters, ceviche, and crab from the raw bar. Enjoy a satisfying salad or dig into a thick and juicy classic burger with house-made fries. The beverage program focuses on classic cocktails inspired by the culinary traditions invoked by our chefs and a curated list of wines from producers working with an eye for treating their vineyards with the same respect our growers treat their farms.Please visit our website for details.
A photo of Mothership Alewife restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(67)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cambridge
Booked 5 times today
Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang. Mothership is a place where you can gather with your co-workers after a long day or skip the cooking at home and bring the whole family in. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, or a homestyle classic. All are paired with good vibes + beverage options that suit everyone. Whether you're coming with the crew or watching the game at the bar by yourself, we’re your second living room; a place to hang.Free parking is available to all Mothership guests at 140 Cambridgepark Drive. Take the first left after Mothership, and you will see a parking garage on the left. Simply press the intercom button, and let them know you are a guest of Mothership for entrance!
A photo of Fioritaly Trattoria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(716)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Medford
Booked 12 times today
The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.
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  • Annevip
    Greater Boston •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Another great evening with friends. Food was delicious or waiter Fardeal was gracious as always taking care of us like family. Had great drinks at the bar with Craig before dinner and Alexia after dinner.
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    SognoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Woburn
    4.7
  • Tom
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Estella was wonderful. My wife and I are foodies and in Boston for a conference. We were looking for something unique and comfortable. Estella offered a twist on traditional flavors that was wonderful. We started with drinks. The seasonal blueberry harvest was a delicious gin cocktail that was a perfect balance of sweet sweet and herbaceous deliciousness of gin. My better half had a Nearest to Me which was a delicious whisky shaken with lemon and ginger ale. We ordered the Parm garlic yucca fries with their delicious aioli…and I could’ve eaten another plate. For our meals I had the blackened salmon tacos. The flavors were delicious. The salmon was cooked well and the banana peppers and aioli balanced each other while the crispy onions added a welcome crunch to the lettuce wrapped tacos. My wife had the Shorty and Mash. My god was that a delish bite. The short rib was fall off the bone tender on top of delicious buttery mash. The sauce was a mustard and vinegar base and was unexpectedly delicious cutting through the richness of the beef. The toffee cake was a shared dessert to end the night. Service was attentive and friendly from both our server and management. It was loud but not off-putting and its always great when you leave a restaurant happy with what you had but eager to experience other flavors on the menu.
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    EstellaPrice: Expensive• American• Beacon Hill
    4.1
  • Kylie
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We loved the Beehive!! Especially our waitress Andrea!!! She was awesome and made it a super special night.
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    BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
    4.6
  • Elizabeth
    Washington, D.C. Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    From valet parking after horrendous Friday traffic, to an amuse bouche soup surprise, we laughed our way through three courses and a bottle of wine, at superb levels, including subtle duck in sauce, pepper perfect steak, huddled broccolini and a shared cardamon flan. We met, on our left, a visitor from England, avoiding her NY sister, and in our right, a cancer survivor keynote speaker. Great night out. Sorely needed .
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    DeuxavePrice: Very Expensive• French• Back Bay
    4.7
  • Michel
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 3, 2024
    Loved the Food, the place, the service, the environment… We are definitely coming back.
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    Mex Taqueria & BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cambridge
    4.5
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