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Don’t Tell Aunty, Boston, MA

Don’t Tell Aunty

3.9 (62)
$31 to $50
Gastro Pub
1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Don't Tell Aunty is a lively Indian gastropub in Boston’s Back Bay, located at 1080 Boylston St. Known for its bold flavors and playful ambiance, the restaurant serves creative twists on Indian classics, from Kerala fried chicken to rasam ramen. With vibrant décor, live music, and a unique cocktail selection—including South Indian coffee espresso martinis—this spot offers a fun and flavorful dining experience. Whether for a casual meal, late-night bites, or weekend brunch, Don't Tell Aunty brings together great food, drinks, and energy in a welcoming setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary Indian, Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 62 people are saying

Don’t Tell Aunty reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don't Tell Aunty is a lively spot with a "fun vibe" and "unique and delicious" drinks and food. The atmosphere is energetic, perfect for "a night out" with friends, though it can be "very loud." Standout dishes include the "Kale Chaat" and "Okra fries." Service is generally "friendly and attentive."
62 Reviews
  1. Seth

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They had a playful menu with standard Indian American fare and some off beat fusion dishes. The okra fries with tamarind chutney were amazing. Lively ambiance, but my group of four could easily carry on conversation over the music and din.

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  2. Andrea

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior, and we loved the food! Would be a great place for trendy dinner, night out, birthday, or a date!

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  3. Eileen VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night. The vibe was really fun and the food was excellent. Service couldn’t have been nicer. Happy to have you guys in the neighborhood.

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  4. Mehar VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never misses!!! Love the food, the vibes, the waiters!!!

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  5. Emily

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was so welcoming! The decoration so beautiful inside and out. The servers, very patient and professional. The food, really creative and delicious and fair priced. Great cocktails too.

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  6. Danielle VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks were very good and the server was attentive but not overbearing. However, the music (mostly house/dance) was way too loud for the space and it made me feel like I needed to yell to converse over the food. This would become a staple if they could make it feel more like a restaurant and less like a club

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  7. Navin VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the lunch menu is still limited, the food was excellent! The Kale Chaat and Kati rolls were big hits for us as were the creative cocktails!

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  8. Jesse

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience was great. The food is good, though they could amp up the spice level on some of the dishes and watch the saltiness. The India meets tiki bar vibe is fun, and it's great to hear the contemporary Indian music, but it was loud enough that you can't have quiet conversations. What needs work is the welcome. The hostesses were so frantic trying to fit in people who walked in off the street that they neglected two parties who had reservations and were waiting. And they did not take care to attend to us first, even though we were in line before another party. We're hopeful the small snags will be worked out and that this will be a long-lived, fun option downtown.

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  9. Pratik

    Melbourne1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible food, poor music selection, overpriced for the quality and service, okayish ambience, money minded staff, they will come to the table again and again and ask you to order or even ask you to leave

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  10. Diana VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our reservation was at noon, and the restaurant was not open on time. We left after waiting for a server for 20 Minutes while he served a table that arrived after us. The music was jarringly loud.

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Don’t Tell Aunty is rated 3.9 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Back Bay

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Don’t Tell Aunty

1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary Indian, Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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