Best Restaurants for Birthdays in East Boston

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ArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBrightonBrooklineCambridge

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. Pazza on Porter

4.8

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Boston

Pazza On Porter offers Italian-American cuisine with homemade pasta, dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and a great cocktail program featuring all cocktails made in-house. Visit Pazza to experience social dining with an energetic atmosphere.

2. Prima

4.7

Exceptional(871)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 78 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

A photo of Rooftop at the Envoy restaurant

3. Rooftop at the Envoy

4.3

Awesome(1235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Seaport

Booked 5 times today

Join us for hot drinks in the winter and cool drinks in the summer atop Boston's Envoy Hotel, boasting one of the best views in the city. This winter season we have added two brand new Curling lanes. Sign up to challenge your friends today! Or grab six to eight of your colleagues and join us in a cozy Icebox overlooking the Boston Harbor. Blankets included! We still have our signature Igloos and Firepits as well if you are celebrating with a night out or just looking for drinks before dinner. We look forward to seeing you soon.

4. Citrus & Salt

4.6

Exceptional(2076)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Seaport

Booked 112 times today

Coastal Mexican Tapas Restaurant and Tequila Bar by Chef Jason Santos. Fun and Bright coastal inspired décor. Large variety of tequilas and mezcals to choose from.

5. Lucca North End

4.5

Awesome(3675)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 49 times today

Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.

6. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1081)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 51 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

7. Bistro du Midi

4.6

Exceptional(4641)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 90 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

8. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1823)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 23 times 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.

9. Pammy's

4.7

Exceptional(2303)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

Pammy’s is a New American restaurant inspired by the feel of an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Perched between Cambridge’s Central and Harvard Squares, Pammy’s is a cozy yet sophisticated neighborhood destination. For husband and wife team Chris and Pam Willis (who live right up the street), Pammy’s is an extension of their living room. They’ve brought together their love of great food, easy hospitality and chic vibes to create a lively space that is welcoming to all looking for a memorable meal. With dishes that lean heavily on Italian flavors but are not restricted by any rules of the cuisine, the food is unpretentious and delicious. A fireplace wrapped in white ceramic, an oversized salvaged communal table designed for side-by-side dining and rich leather banquets are just some of the design elements that make up Pammy’s charm.We're currently serving a Prix Fixe menu for all reservations. A la carte dining is available for walk-in guests at our bar and in our lounge.

10. Mooo SEAPORT

4.9

Exceptional(975)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • South Boston

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Mooo Seaport, part of the Mooo... brand from the Columbus Hospitality Group. Located in the vibrant Fort Point neighborhood on Melcher Street, Mooo Seaport offers an exceptional private dining experience for groups of all sizes. Our three private dining rooms, The Hearth, The Study, and The Library, can accommodate groups of 10-70 guests for seated events and receptions up to 100 guests. With flexible spaces that can cater to both intimate gatherings and larger events, Mooo Seaport is the perfect choice for corporate events, social occasions, and everything in between.

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RobertVIP
Greater Boston •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
wonderful experience all around -well made creative cocktails, tasty entrees and great service
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PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
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4.7
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Denise
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful atmosphere, Good food & drinks and great service. All employees that I was in contact with was friendly. My daughter loved the beautiful decor great for pictures
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Citrus & SaltPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Seaport
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4.6
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Manuel
California Central Coast •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent. Well prepared and tasty. Steak was very tender , as requested
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Lucca North EndPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.5
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David
Greater Boston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 13, 2025
Go for the view! Food and drinks were ok, but not great.
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Rooftop at the EnvoyPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Seaport
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4.3
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AmerVIP
Greater Boston •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 23, 2025
I live in East, I go to Plaza about once a month and it’s a very consistent experience. The food is good, drinks are good, service is good. We had the caramel brownie dessert and it was phenomenal
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Pazza on PorterPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Boston
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4.8

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