Downtown Boston

Restaurants

Where to Eat Fabulous French Food around Boston

French fare is famously difficult to perfect—fortunately, though, Boston’s most talented chefs are up to the task. Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss bistro serving […]

A pint of beer is in a glass with Democracy Brewing branding, including imagery of a handshake over hops.
Restaurants

Democracy Brewing Will Expand to East Boston in 2025

UPDATE, 7/18/25: Democracy Brewing opened in East Boston in early July 2025; here’s the menu. Democracy Brewing, a Best of Boston worker-owned brewpub in Downtown […]

A slice of cheesecake has a coffee cake-style crumbly topping, with pickled cranberry garnish. It sits in a swirl of caramel.
Restaurants

Where to Eat Nostalgic Desserts in Greater Boston

As we dine around Greater Boston throughout the year, whether researching special-occasion destinations for our annual Top 50 Restaurants list or working on other projects, we […]

Pan-seared pork dumplings are lined up on a red and white plate next to a bowl of chili oil.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for October 2024

The chill of early autumn is in the air, and we’re finding comfort in dumplings by the dozen, noodle soups, shepherd’s pie, and lots more. […]

A burger with cheese, fried jalapeno slices, and more toppings.
Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Juiciest Burgers

A juicy, charred patty (or several). Oozing melted cheese. Tangy special sauce. At its simplest, the burger is a humble sandwich—with infinite ways to be […]

A long, skinny baguette on a plate with an iced green drink, silverware, and a pink flower.
Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston in June 2024

Ciao Somerville Looking for the closest-to-Neapolitan pizza you can get in Greater Boston? Chelsea gem Ciao is now even more accessible thanks to a larger, […]

City Life

Is Boston’s Economy Doomed?

From the gleaming office buildings that tower over Boston’s Financial District—including an upper-floor conference room at One Financial Center, where a who’s who of the […]

A table is covered with dishes of Korean food, including a selection of small side dishes of kimchi and more.
Restaurants

Soju, Sounds, and Sushi: A Restaurant Trio Opens in Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing is now home to a taste, or three, of contemporary Asian cuisine, culture, and cocktails with the debut of a trio of new […]

Restaurants

Ten Great Boston Date-Night Ideas

Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]

Rendering of an upscale restaurant with light wood, marble, and orange-brown seating.
Restaurants

The InterContinental’s Dining Revamp Puts an Italian Steakhouse on the Waterfront

Italian steakhouse fare is landing on the Boston waterfront: The InterContinental Boston hotel is revamping its dining program after nearly two decades. Gone is Miel, […]

A large hot dog is covered with thick squiggles of ketchup and mayo.
Restaurants

Where to Find Great Late-Night Food around Boston

Sure, with our early last calls and even earlier subway-service shutdowns, Boston will never be confused for the City That Never Sleeps—and the pandemic and […]

Restaurants

Where to Find Boston’s Most Scrumptious Secret Menu Items

The secret: A fried-lobster roll Where: Saltie Girl Hot or cold, mayo or hot butter, Maine or Connecticut—those are the choices to which we have […]

Overhead view of a tray of smashburgers and crinkle-cut fries on tissue paper covered with smiley faces.
Restaurants

Downtown Boston Gets Another Food Hall

Downtown workers will have a new set of weekday lunch options starting January 17 with the opening of the Lineup, five fast-casual restaurants under one […]

Restaurants

Boston’s Best Patios for Winter (Yes, Winter) Outdoor Dining

Typically when the weather gets cold, New England’s frigid air forces restaurant dining to move exclusively indoors. But during the peak of COVID, when the […]

A very thick drinking chocolate fills a white mug with a floral pattern. The chocolate is topped with large marshmallows in purple, blue, pink, and green.
Restaurants

Where to Find Greater Boston’s Greatest Hot Chocolate

Rich, satisfying, and full of flavor, a steamy mug of hot chocolate is a must-have accessory on many a cold New England day. Watered-down Swiss […]