The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Boston | Central

1. • Union Oyster House 85

   
   

   1. World Culinary Awards
      World's Best Landmark Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

   2. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Landmark Restaurant 2025 | Winner

   3. Eater Boston
      Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

   
   

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   • 41 Union St, Boston, MA | Central

2. • La Padrona 75

   • Extraordinary Italian Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List 2025

   2. Eater Boston
      Best New Restaurant

   3. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 38 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Krasi 73

   • Unique Greek Wine Bar
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #18

   3. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 48 Gloucester St, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Somaek 71

   • Minimalist Korean Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2024

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #14

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

   
   

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   • 11 Temple Pl, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Neptune Oyster 70

   • Charming Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2022

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

   3. Eater Boston
      Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

   
   

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   • 63 Salem St, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Mooncusser 66

   • Contemporary New England Fine Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #3

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

   3. Eater Boston
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

   
   

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   • 304 Stuart St, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Deuxave 56

   • Modern French Restaurant
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      4 Stars

   2. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   
   

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   • 371 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • MIDA 51

   • Inspired Italian Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Douglass Williams | Semifinalist

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Northeast, Douglass Williams | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 782 Tremont St, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • UNI 51

   • Innovative Japanese/Global Restaurant
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Boston Magazine
      Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #2

   
   

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   • 370A Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • The Wig Shop 46

    • Comfortable Cocktail Lounge
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service, Oscar Simoza | Semifinalist

    2. Eater Boston
       The Best Bars Around Boston

    
    

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    • 27 Temple Pl, Boston, MA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • haley.henry wine bar 46

    • Relaxed Wine Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program | Semifinalist

    2. Eater Boston
       The Best Bars Around Boston

    
    

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    • 45 Province St, Boston, MA | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Yvonne's 45

    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northeast, Tico Huynh | Semifinalist

    2. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #47

    
    

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    • 2 Winter Pl, Boston, MA | Central

13. • Asta 43

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #15

    
    

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    • 47 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA | Central

14. • Wa Shin 41

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #26

    
    

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    • 222 Stuart St, Boston, MA | Central

15. • Grill 23 & Bar 40

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    2. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #31

    
    

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    • 161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA | Central

16. • Mooo.... 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 15 Beacon St, Boston, MA | Central

17. • AMAR 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 40 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA | Central

18. • Ostra 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 Charles St S, Boston, MA | Central

19. • Mamma Maria 28

    • Italian
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3 North Square, Boston, MA | Central

20. • Zuma 28

    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1 Dalton St, Boston, MA | Central

21. • Mooo… 26

    • Classic Boston Steakhouse
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 15 Beacon St, Boston, MA | Central

22. • Chemist Cocktail Bar 25

    • Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. East | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 109 High St, Boston, MA | Central

23. • o ya 23

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #8

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

    
    

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    • 9 East St, Boston, MA | Central

24. • Zurito 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 26 Charles St, Boston, MA | Central

25. • Select Oyster 23

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Northeast, Michael Serpa | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 50 Gloucester St, Boston, MA | Central

26. • The Black Rose 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

    
    

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    • 160 State St, Boston, MA | Central

27. • Offsuit 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bars Around Boston

    
    

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    • 5 Utica St, Boston, MA | Central

28. • Gracenote Coffee 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 108 Lincoln St, Boston, MA | Central

29. • O Ya 21

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #8

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now

    
    

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    • 9 East St, Boston, MA | Central

30. • Mike's Pastry 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

    
    

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    • 300 Hanover St, Boston, MA | Central

31. • Modern Pastry Shop 21

    • Modern Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

    
    

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    • 257 & 263 Hanover St, Boston, MA | Central

32. • Oak Long Bar + Kitchen 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good in Boston

    
    

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    • 138 St James Ave, Boston, MA | Central

33. • Boston Sail Loft 21

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
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    • 80 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA | Central

34. • Ogawa Coffee 21

    • Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Coffee Shops Around Boston

    
    

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    • 10 Milk St, Boston, MA | Central

35. • Mistral 20

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #40

    
    

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    • 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA | Central

36. • Bao Bao Bakery & Cafe - Boston 20

    • Pan-Asian Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 84 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA | Central

37. • Taiwan Cafe 20

    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Boston

    
    

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    • 34 Oxford St, Boston, MA | Central

38. • Abe & Louie's 20

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #45

    
    

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    • 793 Boylston St, Boston, MA | Central

39. • Table 20

    • Tiny Italian Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #49

    
    

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    • 445 Hanover St, Boston, MA | Central

40. • Saltie Girl 20

    
    

    1. Boston Magazine
       Top 50 Restaurants in Boston | #44

    
    

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    • 279 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA | Central

41. • Bova's Bakery 20

    • 24/7 Italian Bakery
    
    

    1. Eater Boston
       The Best Bakeries Around Boston

    
    

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    • 134 Salem St, Boston, MA | Central