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- MMaryGreater Boston •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis was our first time here but definitely not the last. We were expecting a chain type feel and ok food and we’re pleasantly surprised. The green salad and ragu - delicious! The tiramisu was he best we’ve ever tasted. The wine selection reminded us of our Sicily trip. We will be back.More infoTerra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay•4.3
- TTanairaVIPNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing apps and good drinks highly recommend the clam chowder, crab cake, salmon, and lobster Mac and cheeseMore infoAbe & Louie’s - BostonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Back Bay•4.7
- LLeonardVIPGreater Boston •186 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe swordfish and branzino were perfectly cooked and presented. Service from Paulina outstanding!More infoAtlantic FishPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Back Bay•4.7
- FFidelGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI had a wonderful date night here! The servers were so kind, and the food came out quickly. The venue was gorgeous and set the perfect mood. The Nashville sandwich was amazing—so flavorful and crispy! I’ll definitely be booking again soon.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay•4.5
- HHeatherGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 7, 2025I brought my son for his 11th birthday to lunch. He has been asking to go to Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant for a while now. Food was excellent, server was nothing lessen then perfect and the staff made my son fee so special by presenting him with a Ramsey cookbook with a written birthday wish and a restaurant pin. He said it was the best lunch he’s ever had. Thank you 😊❤️More infoRamsays Kitchen - BostonPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Back Bay•4.4
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Overlooking the Charles River, Back Bay is a vibrant blend of Boston's old and new. Defined by Boston Commons on the east and Fenway on the west, the neighborhood is a thriving business center, bustling shopping venue and popular sightseeing area. Historic Copley Square sits at the center, surrounded by some tempting eateries. Although Boston may be best known for its seafood, Back Bay restaurants dish up plenty of delicious food besides steaming bowls of clam chowder. Active by day and night, Back Bay eateries include sidewalk cafes, Italian trattorias, coffee bars and upscale bistros serving cuisine from all over the world. Innovative chefs use fresh ingredients and farm-to-table fare to add a sophisticated twist to classic comfort food.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Back Bay include Ramsays Kitchen - Boston, Eva and Abe & Louie’s - Boston
Child friendly restaurants in Back Bay include FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar, La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston and Legal Sea Foods - Copley Place
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