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 Finest of the Hill |
75 Chestnut Street Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 227 2175 http://www.75chestnut.com/ |
This quiet nook of a restaurant adds its own touch of class, elegance and comfort to Beacon Hill. The restaurant's bistro-like interior, detailed with burnished mahogany is warmed by its cozy and friendly ambiance, which also doubles as a dimly lit romantic place to bring a date. Pan-seared salmon with quinoa, herb-crusted rack of lamb, avocado and macadamia nut-crusted sea bass and veal chop with rosemary polenta are just a few of the options on the New American menu. The bar and its wine list are impressive as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remarkable wine list and popular Italian dishes |
26 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 723 5939 http://www.bin26.com/ |
This Italian restaurant offers both snacks and wholesome meals, complementing them with a remarkable wine list. The decor includes dark woods and not-too-strong lighting. The clientèle is upscale and includes gourmets, couples and business executives. Pastas, soups, beef carpaccio, rabbit, seafood dishes, cheeses, and tiramisu are popular selections. The bar menu includes 200 wines available by bottle, and one can get confused—but the knowledgeable staff can provide you pointers about what you ought to order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual Drinks in the Liberty Hotel |
215 Charles Street Boston, MA 2114 United States +1 617 224 4004 http://www.courthousehotel.com... |
Clink restaurant in the Liberty Hotel will satisfy a sophisticated palate, while the casual atmosphere opening onto the street and garden can be enjoyed in casual style. At the restaurant, begin with an order of Bruschetta, then consider something from the steakhouse for a main course (pre-ordering is available off the dinner menu.) Don't forget to try something off the extensive wine list. If you're not having dinner, the Clink Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish Pub and Martini Lounge |
6 Beacon Street, Suite B Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 742 8565 |
After a hard days work, if you are looking for some good Irish fun or an upscale cocktail, check into the 6B pub. You can easily carry on a quiet conversation, watch a sports game or drink a pint of dark beer into the wee hours. Expect Irish undertones, but also expect anything from American bar food to something for the eclectic eater. The menu includes nachos, fries, burgers, but also offers baked brie among other delicacies. With a casual atmosphere, and room for private parties, the 6B attracts a wide variety of people looking for a place to relax and socialize. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fig pizza and more |
42 Charles Street (at Chestnut Street) Boston, MA 02114-4604 United States +1 617 742 3447 / +1 617 242 9715 (Office - Charlestown) http://www.toddenglish.com/Res... |
Well-known chef Todd English and his wife, Olivia, run this intimate eatery, which serves gourmet pizzas in a tiny dining room. Visitors and locals alike linger over long lunches and inventive dinners in this cozy establishment. Unusual pizza toppings, including white clams, figs and prosciutto, and calamari, draw a sophisticated crowd. Pasta dishes and risotto round out the Italian menu. Figs, which serves beer and wine, is less expensive than the Englishs' other restaurant, Olives, but the experience is just as memorable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip and comfortable |
316 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 523 2727 |
Harvard Gardens, located in Beacon Hill near Massachusetts General Hospital, offers a causal atmosphere for diners. It is nice and bright with off-white walls. The menu changes frequently, but this establishment is well known for its thin-crusted pizza and comfort food like macaroni and cheese. Pastas and burgers are on the menu and the appetizers tend to be popular as well. The restaurant has a full service bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate French hideaway |
71-1/2 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 227 3524 http://www.hungryiboston.com/ |
This basement-level restaurant in Beacon Hill is completely intimate and charming. It is small but cozy with a romantic feel. Three working fireplaces and simple decor give the feeling of sanctuary from the city outside. The short menu is partnered with a daily list of specials. Traditional French gourmet food is the emphasis here. House specialties include Venison au Pouvre, filet mignon with pancetta and rabbit cooked in a crock. The restaurant has a full service bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This one's sure to grow on you! |
49 Temple Place Ladder District Boston, MA 02111 United States +1 617 451 1416 http://www.ivyrestaurantgroup.... |
This place doesn't believe in being pretentious; so the main concern is food and quality, if not fine dining. You can for once, forget about your tie not matching your attire and just relish simple cuisine with wine. Enjoy a wholesome meal of pasta, scallops, mac & cheese in the candle lit interiors while the regular office-goers continue with their banter. The friendly and courteous wait staff makes the experience more than worthwhile. So just sit back and enjoy your meal! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steakhouse with Flair |
90 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 772 0202 http://www.koprimeboston.com/ |
Not your ordinary steakhouse, KO Prime delivers a new take on meats. In a fun atmosphere decorated with crocodile skins and cowhide, this is a meat lover's paradise. The meat is of the finest quality featuring grass-fed beef. Other options include a section devoted to mushrooms and a raw bar with Tuna Tartare. Even the brunch menu has a section for appetizers, including the dressed up version of an old favorite, Warm Irish Oatmeal served with berries and brown sugar. With an extensive bar and inventive cocktails, there is something for everyone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate setting, unique meals |
97 Mount Vernon Street Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 720 5511 http://www.lalarokh.com/ |
Antique maps and calligraphy set the mood for the unusual food at this popular Persian restaurant in Beacon Hill. You will recognize the ingredients (beef, chicken, lamb, eggplant), but not the results. The helpful staff will guide you through the inscrutable food names and unfamiliar dishes, and you will emerge with an education and a taste for this cuisine. Save room for baklava. Function rooms seating up to 65 people are available. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bar and restaurant |
60 School Street Omni Parker House Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 227 8600 http://www.omnihotels.com/Find... |
The Omni Parker House Hotel named this establishment after a saying coined by former Boston mayor James Michael Curley. The Last Hurray Bar & Grill, modeled after the traditional American bar, used to be a political hot spot, but that isn't the case today. Its location in the Financial District means it draws in the business crowd. The restaurant serves burgers and sandwiches and is known for its award-winning clam chowder. It also offers a number of continental and American specialties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formalities Rule |
3 Winterplace Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 542 1340 http://www.lockeober.com/ |
Dine in style at this posh restaurant, where the atmosphere is very formal, and the food, highly appreciated. Abuzz with celebs, foodies and the elite, it takes just one meal here to obtain a patron's loyalty. The well-restored interiors gleam as one enters, but ask to be seated away from the rather crowded entrance. Pay great attention to your clothing; they have been known to turn away folks who don't stick to the formal code. Let the attentive wait staff serve Cape Scallops and Bacon on Skewers, Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles, and Crisped Duck with Elderberry and Ginger. A good wine list enhances the dining experience. The service is a tad slow, but the sights, aromas and flavors of the place make up for it plentifully! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 New-school Asian |
156 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 973 6680 http://www.masobaboston.com |
Asian restaurants come and go, but Bostonians should hope that this one is here to stay. The restaurant's interior features glass windows that slide open to give the place an airy feel in the warmer months. Try the sushi or the green bean, orange and lychee salad. The Hunan dumplings, dim sum basket and grilled eggplant appetizers are popular. The sashimi and California rolls are fresh. The Tao General Chicken, a spicy tai dish, is a very popular entree. The restaurant serves beer and wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where the flavors of nations meet |
52 Temple Place Boston, MA 02111 United States +1 617 542 8111 http://www.mantrarestaurant.com/ |
This restaurant is housed within an elegant bank building in a posh Boston neighborhood. Laser cut steel mirrors, chain mail drapery, leatherette upholstery and a wooden Hookah Den are all part of the decor. The dishes are prepared from New England poultry, seafood and meats, using French recipes and Indian ingredients; the lamb samosas and the murtabak come highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mooo to You |
15 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 670 2515 http://www.mooorestaurant.com/ |
No T-bones about it, Mooo is a fancy steakhouse with offerings like traditional Beef Wellington and mouthwatering Hoisin Ginger Beef Shortribs – ah, yes, napkins, please... Yet you can also order poultry and seafood dishes (cluck and splash). Throw in a few inviting pork dishes and a plentiful variety of vegetable sides, and you have a veritable "horn" of plenty from which to choose. Mooo is more than a bit on the expensive side, but then again, it puts lesser steakhouses to great shame. Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, you'll always have a reason to step in for a bite. -Theresa Ludwick Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale French-Italian cuisine |
9 Park Street Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 742 9991 http://www.no9park.com |
This French-Italian restaurant, located in the shadow of the State House, has become one of Boston's hottest eateries since its opening in 1998. The dark and cool interior has cherry wood and indigo walls for a modern, elegant feel. The menu blends European influences and New England ingredients. Appetizers include foie gras ravioli served with quince and parsnips. Crispy duck served with black figs and mustard slaw is amazing. Desserts are superb. Try the Vanilla Bread Pudding or Sweet Potato Pithivier. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beacon Hill landmark |
44 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 720 1152 |
Located in Beacon Hill, the Paramount is a typical diner that serves lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is casual without a lot of fancy décor. For the dinner crowd, things get a little dressier as table cloths and candlelight give the place a more intimate atmosphere. The food served here could be described as typical American with pastas, stir-fries, ribs, burgers, sandwiches and omelets among the offerings. Comfort food like meatloaf and grilled cheese are also menu standards. The Spinach Ricotta Ravioli entrée is a favorite. Alcohol is served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic dining |
60 School Street Omni Parker House Hotel Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 227 8600 (Hotel) http://www.omnihotels.com/Find... |
This restaurant, located in The Omni Parker House Hotel, is the home of Boston cream pie, but that isn't the only draw. This elegant establishment, with its dark woodwork and glimmering chandeliers, offers traditional New England cuisine with an upscale twist. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served; the menu changes seasonally and features such favorites as pot roast and boiled dinners. The clam chowder is excellent as are the seafood entrees. The restaurant has a full service bar and piano entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Simple bistro cooking |
272 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 725 8855 http://www.pierrotbistrot.com |
The food at Pierrot is exactly like the description of the ancient character its name is derived from: "honest and self-effacing." There are no complicated and over-the-top dishes here. Taking a look at the menu you're likely to find dishes like Saucisses maison pomme-purée (Sausages with Mashed Potatoes) or Steak minute Bearnaise, pommes frites (Steak with Fries) all prepared in the classic, French-bistro style. With simple, inexpensive fare, this bistro offers a cultural dining experience that is definitely easy on the wallet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Beacon Hill Italian cuisine |
47 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 United States +1 617 723 4090 http://www.ristorantetoscano.com |
If you cannot get to the North End for some authentic Tuscan fare, try this small, elegant eatery with white-line draped tables in Beacon Hill. Fresh handmade pasta is a staple on their Northern Italian menu, and the food has won numerous awards locally and nationally. Chef and owner Vinicio Paoli has filled his menu with pasta and fish dishes. A list of market specials usually includes clams, halibut and salmon. Steak, veal, pork and poultry are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central location |
21 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 United States +1 617 742 4900 http://www.scollaysquare.com |
The open kitchen is something that foodies will relish and appreciate. This place serves a complete American cuisine menu that seduces your palate with Grilled swordfish steak ($14), Skillet roasted mussels, Oven roasted asparagus ($13) and Crispy potato cake ($9-$12). Hefty portions of Ham and Swiss Omlette ($9) and Spinach and Goat cheese omlette ($9) form some of the Brunch menu. And oh yes, a glass filled with the sparkling Lalonic Zinfandel is for $9. Other white, red wines are listed as aromatic, zesty, spicy, tangy and intriguing. Want to add to that list of fine food? All you've got to do is enter the charming circle of Scollay Square. Forget calorie counts, not credit cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: QiHui Zhang |
 Photo: QiHui Zhang |
 Photo: QiHui Zhang |
