Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut AveGreat place for coffee, pastries and breakfast.
Go for pizza and ice-cream. Popular spot. Good for casual dinners and for families with kids.
59 locals recommend
Picco
513 Tremont StGo for pizza and ice-cream. Popular spot. Good for casual dinners and for families with kids.
Coppa Enoteca
253 Shawmut AveVery nice place for Italian. Casual and hip
The Wholy Grain Bakery Cafe
275 Shawmut AveClosest coffee - just behind the house!
Inventive asian fusion with European influences small plates in a cool space. For those who are adventurous
18 locals recommend
Banyan Bar + Refuge
553 Tremont StInventive asian fusion with European influences small plates in a cool space. For those who are adventurous
Mela Indian Restaurant
578 Tremont StIndian! Lunch buffet is a good deal.
American Asian food at its best. NOT your hole in the wall place in Chinatown
64 locals recommend
Myers+Chang
1145 Washington StAmerican Asian food at its best. NOT your hole in the wall place in Chinatown
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StSun Jazz brunch and live bands in the evenings
Impress your date with theatrical presentations of Japanese food. Authentic and good quality.
20 locals recommend
Oishii
1166 Washington StImpress your date with theatrical presentations of Japanese food. Authentic and good quality.
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon StLively restaurant for tapas and bar scene
Mediterranean inspired food that is locally sourced. Fresh, delicious, good portions, great service.
18 locals recommend
Metropolis
584 Tremont StMediterranean inspired food that is locally sourced. Fresh, delicious, good portions, great service.
Inspired nouveau-Greek food. You're not going to find souvlaki on the menu. No reservations so put your name on the list and have a drink. They will call you when your table is ready. About 30-45 min on Fri and Sat night.
27 locals recommend
KAVA neo-taverna
315 Shawmut AveInspired nouveau-Greek food. You're not going to find souvlaki on the menu. No reservations so put your name on the list and have a drink. They will call you when your table is ready. About 30-45 min on Fri and Sat night.
Lively French bistro. Go for wine and small French-inspired bites. Tables out front facing the street just like in Paris.
14 locals recommend
Frenchie Wine Bistro
560 Tremont StLively French bistro. Go for wine and small French-inspired bites. Tables out front facing the street just like in Paris.
Drinks & Nightlife
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut AveNeighbourhood bar. Also good food
B&G Oysters
550 Tremont StLocal place for oysters and seafood. Nice outdoor patio in the summer
Aquitaine
569 Tremont StSolid French restaurant. Great service and food
The Gallows
1395 Washington StGastropub. Active bar with tasty and healthy food choices
Shopping
The Butcher Shop
552 Tremont StWine bar with great steak. Great combination!
Essentials
Foodie's Markets
1421 Washington StNearby place to stock up on the basics and wine.
BRIX Wine Shop
1284 Washington StFine selection of affordable vintages from around the world
Parks & Nature
Boston Common Visitors Center
139 Tremont St