-- China Restaurant and Sports Bar, Quincy, MA -- Fiorella's Express, Lexington, MA -- Towneship, North Easton, MA, OPEN: -- Soc's Ice Cream, Salem, MA -- Salem Wood Cafe, Malden, MA -- Rod Dee, Brookline (Washington Square), MA -- Kosmos, Walpole, MA -- Caffe Aromi, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Liquiteria, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Dos Diablos, Boston, MA -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Financial District), MA -- La Neta, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Battery, Brighton, MA -- Perillas, Somerville (Bow Market), MA -- Darbar, Brighton, MA -- Woods Hill at Pier 4, Boston (Seaport District), MA, CLOSED: Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. -- Happy's Bar and Kitchen, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Home Kitchen, Needham, MA -- Z Rant, Cambridge (Central Square), MA, OPEN: -- American Craft, Brookline, MA -- Art's, Hull, MA -- Giacomo's, Melrose, MA -- Da LaPosta Pizzeria, Newtonville, MA -- Shore Leave, Boston (South End), MA -- Carroll's, Medford, MA -- Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine, Lexington, MA -- Jae's Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- UBurger, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Cal's Brick Oven Pizza Co., Reading, MA -- The Well, East Boston, MA, CLOSED: -- Yuki Shabu Combo, Somerville (Union Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Kindred, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Blue Ribbon BBQ (trailer), Needham, MA -- Shake Shack, Boston (Prudential Center), MA -- Tavern in the Square, Woburn, MA -- Newman's Bakery, Swampscott, MA -- The Oak Room, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Mariel, Boston, MA -- Deep Cuts Deli, West Medford, MA -- D'Guru, Boston, MA -- Jin Asian Restaurant, Saugus, MA, OPEN: -- Noon Mediterranean, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- The Dark Horse Public House, Somerville (Magoun Square), MA -- Memphis Joe's Barbecue, Weymouth, MA -- Tatte, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Opus, Salem, MA -- Hot Tomatoes Express, Boston (North End), MA -- Danny Sullivan's, Framingham, MA -- Al-Wadi, West Roxbury, MA Even the official state parks website describes Constitution Beach as "one of Boston's hidden waterfront gems.". -- Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro, Foxborough, MA -- Pazzo, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Small Plates, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA Tucked amongst a hodgepodge of odd shops on a Downtown Crossing side street, Silvertone is a subterranean haven for locals. -- T-Bones Roadhouse, Plymouth, MA -- Mooyah, Billerica, MA -- Vlora, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Jimmy's Bar and Oven, Brookline, MA -- The Studio Cafe, Woburn, MA -- Rainforest Cafe, Burlington, MA -- Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Pie Me Over, Wilmington, MA -- Limani, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Dockside Restaurant, Malden, MA -- Pomona, Winthrop, MA -- Lone Wolf BBQ, Hopkinton, MA -- The Greek Grille, Winchester, MA -- 29 Rustic Mediterranean, Sudbury, MA -- T'ahpas 529, Melrose, MA -- Kong Dog, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Sheger Cafe and Ethiopian Restaurant, Cambridge, MA I've eaten many a lobster roll, and this was the best I've ever had. -- Emilianoz Mexican Grill, Medford, MA -- Little Q Hot Pot, Arlington, MA -- Sweet Tomatoes Pizza, Acton, MA -- OTTO Pizza, Boston (South End), MA -- Smith & Wollensky, Wellesley, MA -- Blackbird Doughnuts, Allston-Brighton, MA -- Trattoria Orsini, Salem, MA -- La Catrina Fonda Mexicana, Brighton, MA -- L'Espalier, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Sportello, Boston, MA -- Hard Rock Cafe, Boston, MA -- Stone L'oven Pizza Co., Waban, MA -- Ginza, Brookline, MA -- Gong Cha, Burlington, MA Its a favorite among restaurant industry people and workers in the nearby Financial District, yet not all that well-known to the general public. -- Tony G's Barbecue, Belmont, MA -- B&B Fish, Marblehead, MA -- Urban Cantina, Boston (North End), MA -- The Frogmore, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Granite Coast Brewing Company, Peabody, MA -- Dough, East Boston, MA -- Zaleks, Wakefield, MA, OPEN: Essential Restaurants: The Eater Boston 38 includes 38 of the area's most essential restaurants across a range of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices, such as Dear Annie, a convivial. -- Giulia, Cambridge, MA I ordered the Chicken Korma and it was mouth watering. -- Equal Exchange Cafe, Boston (North Station), MA -- Grille 705, Boston (South End), MA -- Evviva Cucina, Beverly, MA -- Su Casa, Plymouth, MA -- Espresso Pizza, Medford, MA -- Hummus v'Hummus, Sharon, MA -- Doretta Tavern, Boston, MA -- Khushboo, Lexington, MA -- Shed's, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Shanti, Roslindale, MA -- Cosi, Burlington, MA -- Tiki Hideaway, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Gaslight, Boston (South End), MA -- Oasis Cocktail Lounge, Dedham, MA -- Pink Samurai, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Sizzling House of Kabab, Lexington, MA -- Punjabi Grill, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Chiharu Sushi & Noodle, Brookline, MA -- The James Pub & Provisions, Needham, MA This irish pub and sports bar has over 65 bourbons and has one of the largest bourbon selections in Massachusetts.more. -- Los Amigos, Brighton, MA Newtonville, MA -- Pizza Pie-er, South Boston, MA -- Olivia's Bistro, Newton, MA -- Sugar Baking Co. and Restaurant, Roslindale, MA -- b.good, Brookline, MA -- El Paisa, East Boston, MA -- Ben and Jerry's, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Greek Corner, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- M&J Teriyaki, Boston (Fenway), MA River Gods, Cambridge, MA -- Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine, Stoneham, MA The forces behind Area Four operate the space, which is filled with classic 80s arcade games ( think Galaga, Ms. Pacman. -- The Jury Room, Quincy, MA -- Bostone Pizza, Boston (Financial District), MA -- b.good, Swampscott, MA -- InBoston, Boston (Symphony Hall), MA -- Dates and Olives, Brighton, MA -- Little Lamb Hot Pot, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA Pelekasis Boston (South End), MA -- Shanghai Gate, Allston, MA -- The Wave, Waltham, MA -- Sorelle Bakery and Cafe, Boston, MA -- 99 Restaurant & Pub, Saugus, MA -- C.F. -- Fiorella's Express, Cambridge, MA "You always hear about Reginas and Santarpios when it comes to great pizza in Boston, but this bustling spot in an out-of-the-way section of the city is right up there as well. -- Vino Volo, East Boston, MA Pop in for a pint during a Sox gameno reservation necessaryand experience the contagious aura of Boston sports fans. Guests on a Day Pass can enjoy all parts of the Boston Athenum that are open to members. -- Tipping Cow, Somerville, MA -- Yenching, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN: -- Nick Varano's Famous Deli, Boston (North End), MA -- Prime Roast Beef and Seafood, Lexington, MA -- Tiger Mama, Boston (Fenway), MA -- La Motta's, Boston (South End), MA -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Andover, MA -- OneZo, North Quincy, MA -- The Joshua Tree, Allston, MA -- Cupcake Mojo, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Wu Chon House, Somerville, MA, OPEN: -- The Oyster Club, Boston, MA -- Jamie's Ice Cream Co., Brookline, MA -- Grub, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA -- Thinking Cup, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Great Wok, Wellesley, MA Alive and Kicking in Cambridge makes a great lobster salad sandwich on toasted Scali bread. -- Temptations Cafe, Brookline (East), MA -- Khayam, Brookline, MA -- Sagra, Dedham, MA -- Good Food Cafe, Cambridge, MA -- Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Temazcal, Burlington, MA -- White's Bakery and Cafe, Wellesley, MA, OPEN: -- Battle Road Brewery, Maynard, MA -- Boston Chops, Boston (South End), MA -- Curry House, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Milk Bar, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Balance Patch Video Game Cafe, Boston, MA Situated just above the busy Southeast Expressway on a mostly residential street, there is no exit off the highway. -- Notch Brewing, Brighton, MA -- Ovenbird Cafe, Belmont, MA -- Laughing Monk Cafe, Boston, MA Jeveli's Restaurant 387 Chelsea Street East Boston, MA 02128; L'Antica Trattoria 66 Sophia Street Providence, RI 02909; Maria's Restaurant 240 Quincy Avenue Braintree, MA 02184; Mario's Italian Restaurant 1733 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420; Massimo's Ristorante 19 Centre Street Wakefield, MA 01880; Mezzo Mare 245 Nantasket Avenue . -- Anh Hong, Dorchester, MA -- The Waterfield Kitchen, Winchester, MA Does Piccolo Nido take reservations? 29 Sudbury, Sudbury, MA Bricco Panetteria and Bricco Salumeria. -- Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott, MA -- Bennett's Sandwich Shop, Burlington, MA -- Bonefish Grill Westwood, MA -- Skipjack's, Newton, MA, OPEN: -- Petit Robert Bistro, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA From the porch-like patio, you can catch glimpses of the sea far below. -- Aquitaine, Dedham, MA -- Red Robin, Braintree, MA -- Drifter's Tale, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Centre Street Sanctuary, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Trifecta, Boston, MA -- Oak Barrel Tavern, Sudbury, MA -- Emedio's, Boston (North End), MA -- India's Finest, Wakefield, MA -- Mystic Station, Malden, MA -- Revel, Quincy, MA -- Bastille Kitchen, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- KKatie's Burger Bar, Quincy, MA -- Grumpy White's, Quincy, MA -- Mount Vernon Restaurant, Revere, MA -- Panificio, Boston (Back Bay), MA, OPEN: -- Fat Cactus, Lynnfield, MA -- Ride Studio Cafe, Lexington, MA -- Boston Common Coffee, Boston (North Station), MA -- 99 Restaurant & Pub, Somerville, MA -- Andalin Kitchen and Bar, Beverly Farms, MA -- Bailey and Sage, Boston, MA -- Amuleto Mexican Table, Waltham, MA -- The Chocolate Tarte, Somerville, MA -- Ciao Bella, Boston (North End), MA -- Dudley Dough, Roxbury, MA -- Teppanyaki Asian Cuisine, Lexington, MA, OPEN: -- Crudo, Boston (North End), MA -- Lone Star Taco Bar, Allston, MA -- Earls Kitchen + Bar, Boston (Prudential Center), MA The pizza is much, much better than most of the Greek pies you might get at your standard neighborhood house of pizza. -- Bugaboo Creek, Braintree, MA -- J.J. Mulligan's, Braintree, MA -- TKK Fried Chicken, Quincy (Wollaston), MA -- Estelle's, Boston (South End), MA -- BerryLine, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- JAK Pizzeria, East Boston, MA -- Spoke Wine Bar, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Sterling's, Boston, MA, CLOSED: We already have this email. ", TastyCafon the Hill. -- Charcoal Guido's, Waltham, MA -- The Bacon Truck, Charlestown, MA -- Blank Street Coffee, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Miznon, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- The Charles, Reading, MA -- Tradesman, Charlestown, MA -- Savin Bar and Kitchen, Dorchester, MA -- Boca Grande, Brookline, MA -- Sweet Rice, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Jae's Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA Also: chowder to round out the meal. -- Tiki Rock Bar, Boston, MA -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Fort Point), MA The gems are often tucked away in quiet neighborhoods unfamiliar to business travelers and tourists. -- Totto Ramen, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Mr. Roni Cups, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Pepita Coffee, Cambridge, MA -- Forty Carrots, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Maharaja, Cambridge, MA -- Cafe Amaro, Boston (North End), MA -- Broadway Diner, Arlington, MA -- Centre Street Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Siam House, Quincy, MA -- A4, Somerville, MA -- Thana Thai Kitchen, Arlington, MA -- KO Catering and Pies, South Boston, MA -- P. F. Chang's, Dedham, MA Sure, Downtown's a tourist trap. -- The Friendly Toast, North Andover, MA -- White's Bakery and Cafe, Wellesley, MA -- Horse Thieves Tavern, Dedham, MA -- Legal Harborside, Boston, MA -- Swissbakers, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Backyard Betty's, South Boston, MA -- Patisserie on Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Bakey, Boston, MA -- Waxy O'Connor's, Brookline, MA -- Wonder Bar, Allston, MA, OPEN: -- Tasting Counter, Somerville, MA -- Caffe Nero, Newtonville, MA -- O'Sullivan's, Lynn, MA -- 110 Grill, Malden, MA -- Double Horse Bistro, Abington, MA -- Sel de la Terre, Natick, MA -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Kimchipapi Korndogs, Allston, MA -- Minuteman Diner, Bedford, MA -- Buccini's Mister Sub, Quincy, MA -- Olecito, Brookline, MA -- Bagel Bin Deli, Topsfield, MA -- Flippin' Burgers, Newton Centre, MA -- Dosa Temple, Somerville, MA -- A&B, Beverly, MA Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories. Our travel experts highlight the best underrated, hole in the wall restaurants near you to try ASAP! -- El Penol, Brookline, MA -- Karma, Burlington, MA -- Select Cafe, Roslindale, MA A few other under-the-radar dining spots you mightwant to check out in the area: 75 Chestnut (American)Try: the steak tips. -- So Sabe, Dorchester, MA -- Libertine, Boston (North End), MA -- Pho 29, Canton, MA -- Jersey Mike's Subs, Stoneham, MA -- Con Sol, Cambridge, MA -- Shabu Sai, Stoneham, MA -- The Grill, Waltham, MA -- Crab Du Jour, Hyde Park, MA Make your way through the somewhat unremarkable door and down the muraled hallway, and youll find yourself inside an intimate and clearly quirky bar (think cat tchotchkes and Star Wars fan art) known for outstanding service and meticulously crafted cocktails. -- Vine Brook Tavern, Lexington, MA, CLOSED: -- Usushi Cafe, Arlington, MA -- Oath Craft Pizza, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Kitchen on Common, Belmont, MA -- Lulu's, Allston, MA -- Common Ground Bar and Grill, Arlington, MA -- Minigrow, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Rialto, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Jimmy John's, Braintree, MA -- Cugini's Market, Watertown, MA Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Group Tours are a great option too! -- b.good, Boston (South End), MA -- Flank, Waltham, MA -- Tikkaway Grill, Boston, MA -- Kyoaji, Allston, MA -- The Ship Restaurant, Lynnfield, MA -- Naked Pizza, Brookline, MA -- Orinoco, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Liquid Art House, Boston, MA -- Commonwealth, Quincy, MA -- Ginger Exchange Express, Arlington, MA -- Pret A Manger, Boston (South Station), MA A few highlights on the menu include good takes on calamari and chicken wings, along with an angus burger big enough to be made into two meals, and a thin-crust pizza that's one of the better ones. -- Dumpling Kitchen, Somerville, MA -- Scoop N Scootery, Arlington, MA -- Taam China II, Newton, MA -- Walnut Grille, Newton Highlands, MA, CLOSED: -- Two Saints Tavern, Boston, MA -- The Grand, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Bapu G's, Foxboro, MA -- Sweetgreen, Watertown, MA -- Grassona's, Brookline (Washington Square), MA -- Nine Bar Espresso, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Sal's Pizza, Boston (BU), MA -- Zest Mediterranean Grille, Boston (Back Bay), MA, OPEN: -- Buddy's, Arlington, MA -- Yunnan Vegetarian Cuisine, Quincy, MA, CLOSED: -- Grand Canal, Boston, MA Brewers Fork is one of those industry faves where chefs and restaurant owners go for sublime wood-fired pizza and hard-to-find regional beers. -- Pulse Cafe, Somerville, MA -- Acropolis, Needham, MA -- Uno Fresco, Stoneham, MA -- Tender Greens, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Tahaza Hummus Kitchen, East Cambridge, MA -- Ono Poke Bar, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Red Lentil, Sharon, MA -- The Proper Slice, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Nzuko Restaurant, Watertown, MA -- Lexx Restaurant, Lexington, MA -- Locale, Boston (North End), MA -- Falconer Pub, Beverly, MA -- Tatte, Brookline, MA -- Les Zygomates, Boston (Leather District), MA -- Great Chow, Abington, MA -- Bistro 489, Medford, MA -- Pizza Pie-er, South Boston, MA 725 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116-2638 (Back Bay) +1 617-859-8181. -- Sugidama Soba and Izakaya, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Coco Ramen, Newton Centre, MA -- Dandelion Green, Burlington, MA -- Pizzeria Regina, Allston, MA -- Central Grill, Woburn, MA -- Gracenote Coffee, Boston, MA -- Pavement Coffeehouse, Boston (Back Bay), MA This is where this marvelous Italian seafood restaurant resides, and, from the outside, it looks a bit like a sub shop. This was a perfectly delightful experience, and one we will want to repeat soon and often.". Situated just above the busy Southeast Expressway on a mostly residential street, there is no exit off the highway. -- ZC Boston, Boston (South End), MA, OPEN: -- Mulligans, Boston, MA -- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Woburn, MA -- Laced Quality Kitchen, Cambridge (CambridgeSide), MA -- Luci's Pizza Bar, Abington, MA -- AC Hotel Boston Downtown Lounge, Boston (Ink Block), MA Something's odd thoughit might be the too-stylish kid behind the counter or the fact that the bottles of detergent look more like decor than retail items. -- Wicked Bagel Bakery and Deli, Lexington, MA, CLOSED: -- Tres Petite Creperie, Lexington, MA -- Moon Bar, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- La Verdad, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Lola Burger, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Naked Pizza, Brighton, MA More than a few locals tend to stay away from Faneuil Hall when it comes to dining, avoiding the tourist-filled marketplace, dive bars, and watering holes in the area. -- Cafe Sauvage, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA Antonios Cucina Italiana. -- Ripple Cafe, Dorchester, MA -- Caryn's, Wakefield, MA -- Tropical Diner, Belmont, MA -- Cosi, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Fiorella's Express, Brighton, MA -- Jae's Cafe, Brookline, MA -- Tony C's, Peabody, MA -- Issac's Restaurant, Plymouth, MA -- Yong Yong, Malden, MA, OPEN: -- Red Lentil, Watertown, MA -- Sabra, Newton Centre, MA, OPEN: -- Sweet Sue's Cafe, Arlington, MA, OPEN: -- Flip The Bird, Beverly, MA Bumpkin, Grape, Lovells, and Peddocks provide an unexpected spot to pitch your tent, with all of the islands offering grills, picnic tables, hiking trails and at least one group camping site. -- Dave's Hot Chicken, Woburn, MA Regulars swear by the kitchen's assortment of much-loved staples, including steak tips, burgers and mac and cheese. -- GG Pizza Company, Walpole, MA -- Rosie's Bakery, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Littleburg, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Precinct 10, Weymouth, MA -- Pita Pit, Brookline, MA, OPEN: -- Cruisers on Main, Walpole, MA -- Bottega Fiorentina, Brookline, MA -- Hunter's Kitchen & Bar, South Boston, MA -- Wit's End, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, OPEN: -- Comella's, Brookline, MA -- Dockside Restaurant, Chelsea, MA -- Redline, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Shanghai Cuisine, Waltham, MA -- Maria Bonita, North Cambridge, MA -- Garlic N Lemons, Allston, MA -- Jin's Fine Asian Cuisine, Wellesley, MA -- Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Grecian Diner, Peabody, MA -- Shabu Square, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- New England Wichcraft Co., Boston (North End), MA Yogourt Glace and Cafe, Burlington, MA, CLOSED: Meanwhile, its cozy downstairs section is a hidden gem onto itself and a nice place to get a drink at the attractive bar or a bite to eat at one of the tables toward the back of the basement room. -- Blue Fuji, Medford, MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Beacon Grille, Woburn, MA -- Gigi's Italian Gourmet Market and Deli, Danvers, MA -- Loui Loui, Allston, MA -- Wagamama, Boston (Seaport District), MA, CLOSED: -- Geoffrey's Cafe, Boston, MA -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Osterio Nino, Burlington, MA So it remains mostly a local fave, offering everything from pancakes and waffles to omelets and breakfast sandwiches, and the lunches are pretty solid. -- Caffe Nero, Boston (Center Plaza), MA ), CLOSED: -- Grand Chinatown, North Quincy, MA -- Forum, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Green Field Churrascaria, Allston, MA -- Tasty Burger, Roxbury (Dudley Square), MA -- The Capital Burger, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Dona Habana, Boston (Newmarket Square), MA -- Fuloon, Malden, MA -- Friendly's, Stoneham, MA -- Poke Bento, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Finale, Boston (Park Plaza), MA An online restaurant guide that concentrates on little-known dining spots around Boston and New England. -- Canary Square, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Pavia Italian Cuisine and Catering, Boston, MA -- Al's Cafe, Woburn, MA -- Bison County, Waltham, MA -- Roast Beef Roundup, Woburn, MA -- Delphine's Kitchen, Beverly, MA -- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Natick, MA -- Oak Long Bar + Kitchen, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Topside Grill, Gloucester, MA, OPEN: -- Shaking Crab, Boston, MA -- Griddler's, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Bertucci's, Woburn, MA -- Mount Vernon Restaurant, Lynnfield, MA -- Cafe Eilat, Brookline, MA -- Kingston Cuts, Boston, MA -- Lazziz Restaurant, Watertown, MA -- Los Amigos Taqueria, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- My Diner, South Boston, MA -- Royal Bengal, Cambridge, MA -- Campus Trolley, Boston (Boston University), MA -- La Casa de Pedro, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Ward 8, Boston (North End), MA, CLOSED: -- Singh's Cafe, Wellesley, MA -- Kalasha Bubble Tea and Chicken, Framingham, MA -- Meritage, Boston, MA Here are the 12 best hidden gem restaurants in Boston. -- Sticky Rice, West Roxbury, MA, OPEN: -- Zocalo, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- PABU, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- The Loading Dock, Belmont, MA -- Viga, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- The Green Briar, Brighton, MA -- Otto Pizza, Brookline, MA -- Tasty Burger, Boston (North Station), MA -- Cosi, Boston (South Station), MA -- Baramor, Newton Centre, MA -- Jake n Joes Sports Grille, Waltham, MA -- Urban Cantina, Boston (North End), MA -- Richie's Slush, Everett, MA with things to see, well planned stops along the way, -- Boston Doner, Boston (West End), MA -- Pete's Place Bar and Grill, Stoughton, MA -- Red Heat Tavern, Bedford, MA -- Swish Shabu, Boston (Fenway), MA -- The Punk & Poet, South Boston, MA -- Rebel Rebel, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Symphony 8, Boston, MA -- Wonder Spice Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA, OPEN: -- The Green Tomato, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Walt's Roast Beef, Braintree, MA, CLOSED: -- Midami, Arlington, MA, OPEN: Scoops, Medway, MA, OPEN: -- World of Beer, Cambridge, MA, OPEN: -- Blue Ginger, Wellesley, MA -- Yaowarat Road, Quincy, MA, CLOSED: -- The Baja Box, Quincy, MA -- Zermatt, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA, CLOSED: -- Taccos Arabas, Cambridge, MA -- The Littlest Bar, Boston, MA -- Bar Mezzana, Boston (South End), MA -- Island Creek Oyster Bar, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Cottonwood Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Hearth Pizzeria, Needham, MA -- SlowBones, Burlington, MA -- Thai E-sarn Cuisine, Arlington, MA (null!=i&&i!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks[o][n]=r)}}); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); GET THE DISH ON THE LATEST ROADFOOD DISHES and ADVENTURES! ", You always hear about Reginas and Santarpios when it comes to great pizza in Boston, but this bustling spot in an out-of-the-way section of the city is right up there as well. 44 photos. -- Our Fathers Deli, Allston, MA -- Ristorante Pavarotti, Reading, MA -- The Stockyard, Brighton, MA -- Firefly's, Quincy, MA -- Tatte Bakery and Cafe, Boston (downtown), MA -- East End Grille, Somerville, MA -- Royal, Watertown, MA -- Jade Monkey, Brighton (Cleveland Circle), MA My husband has seen a documentary about the Cocoanut Grove fire, and he was thrilled to find out this was one of the. -- Comella's, Bedford, MA -- Victor's Deli, Somerville (Ball Square), MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (South End), MA Both are excellent, and contain very generous amounts of lobster. -- Donahue's Pub, Holbrook, MA -- Stone Hearth Pizza, Allston, MA, OPEN: -- Lucky Lou Lou's, Holbrook, MA -- The Alumni, Quincy, MA -- Merrill & Co., Boston (South End), MA -- Bonchon, Waltham, MA -- Renegade's Pub, East Boston, MA -- Cup 89, Winchester, MA -- Ghazal Fine Indian Cuisine, Jamaica Plain, MA