boston hidden gems restaurants

-- Le Macaron, Somerville, MA -- East Side Wings and Grill, Watertown, MA -- Harrow's Chicken Pies, Dedham, MA -- Boloco, Brighton (Cleveland Circle), MA -- Veggie Grill, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Perillas, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Lenox Sophia, South Boston, MA

-- Jejes Coffeehouse, Wellesley, MA -- Rapscallion Kitchen & Bar, Concord, MA -- Mix-It, Cambridge, MA -- Temazcal Tequila Cantina, Framingham, MA -- Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Black Seed Cafe, Medford, MA -- Fava Bean Mediterranean, Cambridge, MA -- Noodles Hut, Waltham, MA -- Totto Ramen, Allston, MA, CLOSED:

-- Uva Wine Bar, Plymouth, MA, CLOSED: -- Old Country Buffet, Watertown, MA, OPEN: -- ShabuMaru, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- 730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio, Cambridge (Central Square), MA

-- Pupuseria Mama Blanca, East Boston, MA -- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Brighton, MA
-- Red Sky Restaurant and Lounge, Boston, MA -- Flat Patties, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Haute Coffee, East Cambridge, MA -- Hummus Republic, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Aujourd'hui, Boston, MA -- Bella Drew's Cafe, Boston, MA -- Broad Street Riot, Boston, MA

-- Smokin' Betty's BBQ + Bar, Salem, MA -- Masona Grill, West Roxbury, MA -- MeatBall Kitchen, Natick, MA

-- Life Alive, Somerville (Davis Square), MA Dj vu! -- Gracenote Coffee and Wine, East Cambridge, MA -- Barcelona Wine Bar, Cambridge, MA I had heard about Elephant Walk a couple of times before, but nothing really substantial either way. -- Singh Saab, Arlington, MA -- Elm Street Taproom, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Eastern Standard, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA Spend the evening at the Night Shift Beer Gardens (Back Bay, North End, Allston, Cambridge), 11. -- Boston Common Coffee Co., Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Ribelle, Brookline, MA

-- Pescatore, Somerville (Ball Square), MA -- The Chocolate Tarte, Somerville, MA -- Gong Cha, East Cambridge, MA Try another? -- Fuku, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Monica's Mercato Pizzeria, Boston (North End), MA -- Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go, Boston, MA -- Roadhouse BBQ, Brookline, MA -- Harbor Lounge, Everett, MA -- Akame Nigiri and Sake, Lexington, MA -- Red-Eyed Pig, West Roxbury, MA -- Blackjack Pasta Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA -- Lee's Burger Place, Newton Centre, MA -- Gabriella's , Melrose, MA -- Salamander's Cafe, Hyde Park, MA -- MacGuffins, Somerville, MA The Underground at Ink Block is the citys latest triumphant effort to repurpose a forgotten space, this one tucked underneath a knotty snarl of South End/South Boston overpasses. -- Tequila's Grill & Cantina, Wakefield, MA -- Pho Real/Mochi Dough, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Farmacy Cafe, Newton, MA -- Dudley Dough, Roxbury, MA -- Stix Restaurant and Lounge, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Battery, Brighton, MA -- Amsterdam Falafelshop, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Mei Mei, South Boston, MA -- Futago Udon, Boston (Audubon Circle), MA -- Uchef, Allston, MA -- Sweet Tomatoes Pizza, Acton, MA -- Elephant Walk, Cambridge, MA -- Luci's Pizza Bar, Abington, MA -- Magnolia Bakery, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Faccia Brutta/Bar Pallino, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Sherman Cafe, Somerville (Union Square), MA Tender meatballs and perfect saucemore, spot has EVERYTHING; not to mention great service, great food, and that hidden gem atmosphere.more, American (New)Breakfast & BrunchCocktail Bars$$Mission Hill, Milkweed is a hidden gem! -- Hopsters, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Cheeseboy, Braintree, MA -- Super Fusion Express, Jamaica Plain, MA -- The Painted Burro, Bedford, MA -- Joe's American Bar & Grill, Dedham, MA -- Davide, Boston (North End), MA -- Grand Canal, Boston, MA These are some highly rated restaurants in Boston, MA: What are some restaurants with a large number of reviews in Boston, MA? -- 51 Lincoln, Newton Highlands, MA, Sources of some of the information on this page: Chowhound, Zagat, Phantom Gourmet, The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm. -- Ward 8, Boston (North End), MA, CLOSED: -- BOKX 109, Newton, MA -- Kalasha Bubble Tea and Chicken, Framingham, MA -- Pesce Pazzo, Revere, MA -- b.good, Burlington, MA -- Del Frisco's, Boston (Back Bay), MA

-- Veggie Planet, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA

-- Piperi Mediterranean Grill, Boston, MA The Quincy Quarries were the sourcing location for the Bunker Hill Monument, a structure that looks like the Washington Memorial (and a stop along the Freedom Trail). -- Montebello Ristorante Italiano, Malden, MA -- Kama Lounge, Quincy, MA -- Eat with Jack O'Neill, West Roxbury, MA -- Reflections, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Bonchon, Waltham, MA -- Taranta, Boston (North End), MA, OPEN: -- Plant Pub, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Zaps, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Johnny D's, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Mike's Pastry, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- B3, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Beth, Hingham, MA

-- Brew, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Chicken and Rice Guys, Boston, MA Cheesesteak dumplings at Koy. -- SeaGrilz/North Shore Lobster, Peabody, MA

-- Andale, Boston, MA -- Jumbo Grill & Pizzeria, Medford, MA Save. -- Blue Salt, West Newton, MA -- Cakes Bakery and Cafe, Arlington, MA -- Cinquecento, Boston (South End), MA -- The TaVern at 156 Restaurant & Bar, Danvers, MA, CLOSED:

-- Bestsellers Cafe, Medford, MA

-- Bastille Kitchen, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Berry Tavern, Danvers, MA

-- Wagamama, Lynnfield, MA -- The Metropolitan Club, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Blue Nile, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Mastro's, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Maria's Pastry Shop, Boston (North End), MA -- Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill, Foxboro, MA, CLOSED: -- Amorino, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Paragon Boardwalk (various spots), Hull, MA -- Empire, Boston, MA -- Jae's Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Tasty Burger, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Bull McCabe's, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Los Amigos, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Granite Rail Tavern, Quincy, MA -- Nino's Steak and Chop House, Hingham, MA -- Clover, Boston (Downtown), MA -- Dudley Cafe, Roxbury, MA -- Summer Shack, Dedham, MA

-- World of Beer, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: -- Home Kitchen, Needham, MA -- Bakey's, Boston, MA -- Oath Craft Pizza, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA

-- Blue Owl, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Yangtze River, Lexington, MA, OPEN: Marc Hurwitz, a writer/editor who runs a website, Bostons Hidden Restaurants, can help you find them. -- Joshua Tree, Allston, MA -- Merrill & Co., Boston (South End), MA -- Sweet Peach Diner, Belmont, MA -- Caffe Italia, East Boston, MA -- City Winery, Boston, MA -- Dave and Buster's, Woburn, MA -- Boston Market, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA privacy policy, To our EU readers: We use cookies, including from Google, to make sure that you are given the best experience possible. -- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Lexington, MA -- Spotlight Tavern, Beverly, MA -- Boston Kebab House, Waltham, MA -- Clover, Burlington, MA -- Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille, Newton Highlands, MA -- Bina Osteria, Boston, MA Koy, 16 North St., Boston, 857-991-1483, koyboston.com. Everest Kitchen, Allston, MA -- Tupelo, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Jimmy John's, Boston (North Station), MA -- Season to Taste Restaurant, Cambridge, MA -- Los Amigos Taqueria, Somerville (Davis Square), MA
-- The Painted Burro, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Newtowne Grille, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA This activity may require a little planning and keeping an eye on the seasonal tides, but wed bet even most longtime residents know nothing about this ephemeral beach walk, so the bragging rights are worth it. -- Chicken and Rice Guys, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Jo's Indian Kitchen, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- The Local Restaurant, West Newton, MA -- Liquid Art House, Boston, MA -- City Tap House, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Vivi's Kitchen, Rockland, MA -- Basil Rice, Brookline, MA -- Legal Sea Foods, Boston (Park Plaza), MA -- Yeh! -- Channel Cafe, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Phin Coffee House, Boston (Financial District), MA -- The Hyde Restaurant, Hyde Park, MA -- Lola's Coffee and More, West Medford, MA -- Azucar Tapas Bar, Maynard, MA -- Mr. Crepe, Salem, MA -- G'Vanni's, Boston (North End), MA -- East by Northeast, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Jerry Remy's, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Dirty Water Dough Co., Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Woodward at Ames, Boston, MA -- Spicy World, Malden, MA -- Laurie's 9:09 Restaurant, Wakefield, MA -- Marino's, North Cambridge, MA, OPEN: -- Muscle Maker Grill, Saugus, MA -- Top Steak House, Peabody, MA

-- Aqua Pazza, Boston (North End), MA -- Cosmica Mexican Eatery & Bar, Boston (South End), MA -- Amsterdam Cafe, Boston (South End), MA The iconic 5th floor reading room is one of the most instagrammable places in Boston, with its white arched ceilings and colorful rows of books. -- Cafe Jag's, Wakefield, MA -- Boston Kabob Company, Allston, MA Hidden gems in Boston Photograph: Courtesy Boston Athenum 1. -- Burro Bar, Brookline, MA Situated behind a secret door inside Roxys Grilled Cheese, A4cade is a hidden treasure trove of fun. -- Flat Black Coffee, Boston (Waterfront), MA -- Sarma, Somerville, MA -- Maya Indian Bar and Grill, Wakefield, MA -- Rod Dee, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Kayla's Diner, Peabody, MA -- Anoush'Ella, Lynnfield, MA -- The Dubliner, Boston, MA -- Sepal, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Nourish Your Soul, West Medford, MA -- Robyn's Bar and Grill, Roslindale, MA -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Longwood), MA -- Espresso Royale Caffe, Boston (BU), MA -- La Patrona Mexican Grill, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Victor's Deli, Somerville (Ball Square), MA

-- Griddler's, Boston (Downtown), MA Browse through the SoWa vintage market (South End). -- Whiskey Park, Boston, MA, OPEN: -- Papagayo, Saugus, MA

-- Wahlburgers, Hingham, MA -- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Woburn, MA -- Dumpling House, Newton, MA -- Pinkberry, Boston (Prudential Center), MA -- Domenic's, Boston (North End), MA -- Mario's Pizzeria, Roxbury, MA -- Bertucci's, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Teranga Restaurant, Boston (South End), MA -- Bootleg Special, Boston, MA -- Wichit, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- West Bridge, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Vito's Tavern, Boston (North End), MA, CLOSED: -- Offsuit, Boston (Leather District), MA -- Shabu Sai, Stoneham, MA -- Renula's Greek Kitchen, Needham, MA -- Seven Star Street Bistro, Roslindale, MA, CLOSED: -- Yo! -- Bakey, Boston, MA -- The Blue Room, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA Picnic at the Kendall Square Roof Garden (Cambridge). -- Senses, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- BanQ, Boston (South End), MA -- Chulo Cuisine & Bar, Watertown, MA -- Bar Moxy, Boston (Theater District), MA

-- Ben Cotto, Boston (North End), MA -- The Hawthorne, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Ronnarong Thai Tapas Bar, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Chilacates, Jamaica Plain, MA -- The Sunset Club, Newbury, MA -- Bird & Wolf Restaurant, North Andover, MA

-- All Star Pizza Bar, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Crawdad's North, Ipswich, MA

-- Mango Grill, Watertown, MA -- The Market Restaurant, Annisquam, MA

-- The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, Belmont, MA Such a magical thing does exist, tucked inside a back room inside cocktail bar JM Curley. -- Gen Sou En Tea House, Brookline, MA

-- Bonapita, West Roxbury, MA -- Downtown Bistro and Wine Bar, Lynn, MA -- Copacabana, Cambridge, MA -- Singh's Cafe, Wellesley, MA It reallymore, Discovered this hidden gem. -- Bisuteki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Cambridge, MA -- Staniford Cafe, Boston, MA, OPEN:

-- My Happy Hunan Kitchen, Brighton (Cleveland Circle), MA From fabulous fried chicken to a sausage-pancake-gravy creation known as the Mac Daddy, the Starlite is our go-to place for local color and fabulous food. -- Carrie Nation, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA Stoddards Fine Food & Ale on Temple Place is one such spot. -- Clarke's, Boston (South Station), MA -- Orinoco, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Bom Cafe, Cambridge, MA -- Za'atar, Arlington, MA, OPEN: -- Sushi Factory, Allston, MA

-- Blaze Pizza, Boston (Theatre District), MA -- Shake Shack, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Dos Diablos, Boston, MA -- Yong Yong, Malden, MA, OPEN: -- Sibling Rivalry, Boston (South End), MA, OPEN: -- Judy's Bay, Cambridge, MA -- CuppaCoffee, Boston (Ink Block), MA

-- Fusion Kitchen, Quincy, MA -- Great Escape, Salem, MA -- Clio, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- ZuZu's Petals, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Owl Station Bar and Bistro, South Boston, MA Massiminos (Italian)Try: the veal parmigiana. -- Pearl Street Cafe, Saugus, MA Bostons North End is one of the busiest parts of the city with countless Italian restaurants beckoning visitors and locals, but few tourists will find these two real-deal Italian shops. -- Orsini, Salem, MA

-- Milk Bar, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Owen O'Leary's, Brockton, MA -- Il Panino Cafe and Grill, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Caffe Nero, Arlington, MA -- Spice of Brookline, Brookline, MA -- Bombay Mahal, Waltham, MA -- Centre Street Cafe, Jamaica Plain, MA If you hear about any recent openings or closings, please contact us and we will try to include it here. -- Tasty Burger, Roxbury, MA

-- Abbott's Frozen Custard, Arlington Heights, MA -- Soleil, Roxbury, MA Strawberry Picking Near Boston: 10 Awesome Farms + Map, Living in Boston: My Experience After 3 Years, Magnolia Trees in Boston: Where to Find Them, 14 Uniquely Fun Outdoor Things to do in Boston, 18 Lovely Things to Do in Boston in Spring: Flowers, Parks & More, Hidden Gems in Boston: Unusual Things to Do, 3. -- Oath Craft Pizza, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Yerardi's, Newton, MA, OPEN: -- Better Bagels, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Trattoria Alba, Quincy, 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. -- Bon Me, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Swissbakers, Allston, MA -- b.good, Hingham, MA -- UBurger, Allston, MA, CLOSED:

-- La Colombe, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Midami, Arlington, MA, OPEN: -- Jamaica Mi Hungry, Jamaica Plain, MA

-- Italo Bakery, Medford, MA -- Lala Rokh, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA Situated just above the busy Southeast Expressway on a mostly residential street, there is no exit off the highway. -- Emmet's, Norwood, MA -- Tonno, Wakefield, MA, CLOSED: -- Momi Nonmi, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Al's Harvard Square Cafe, Cambridge, MA -- Enso Sushi, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Stage Nightclub, Boston, MA -- Paul Bakery, Burlington, MA -- Bagel Bin Deli, Topsfield, MA -- Ghost Pepper Taqueria, Dorchester, MA -- Totto Ramen, Allston, MA -- Hen House Wings and Waffles, Boston, MA -- Kaju, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- The Vintage Tea and Cake Company Tearoom, Lexington, MA -- Landwer Cafe, Boston (Audubon Circle), MA -- Sahel Restaurant and Lounge, Lowell, MA -- Table by Jen Royle, Boston (North End), MA

-- Sonny Noto's, East Boston, MA -- Carmelina's North End, Boston (North End), MA -- Japonaise Bakery and Cafe, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA

-- SushiCo, Newton Centre, MA -- Iron Kitchen, Allston, MA