Discover the Best New Restaurants in Boston

por The OpenTable Team

Última actualización: 23 de octubre de 2019

As one of the country's most historic and most popular cities, the "Hub" of Boston is a hotspot for innovation, culture, and cuisine. The best new restaurants in Boston deliver an extraordinary amount of creativity for its residents and visitors, taking in a wide variety of influences and flavors to create a style all their own. But where are Beantown's most in-the-know diners headed out to when they're looking for the best new restaurants in Boston? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered information from experienced diners from in and around Boston to put together a list of the city's best new restaurants. From acclaimed seafood restaurants to neighborhood pubs, Boston's new restaurant scene offers delights for all. Grab a table and enjoy!

Elm Street Tap Room

4.5

4.5 (133)

Hasta $30

Café / gastrobar

Somerville

Acerca del restaurante

Boston's Davis Square is one of the hottest and hippest sections in the city, and the Elm Street Tap Room is right at the center of activity. On nights and weekends, the Tap Room comes alive with young professionals and locals. They're enjoying the Tap Room's excellent craft beer selection and down-home American comfort food. Grab a table and try one of their favorites like the fish and chips, turkey press, or cauliflower Po'boy. The craft beer menu features some of the best craft beers from around America. These include the Maine Beer Company's Lunch IPA and Surly Brewing's Todd the Axe Man. Another tip? Before or after dinner, walk over to the classically-styled Somerville Theatre to catch a movie. It's one of the best theaters in the nation.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

4.5

4.5 (136)

Hasta $30

Americana

Back Bay

Acerca del restaurante

The Trident Booksellers & Cafe presents visitors and locals with one of the best new restaurants in Boston. This intriguing bookstore and cafe combination is right on Newbury Street, one of Boston's most bustling. Stop in and browse the selections at Trident's charming bookstore before sitting down for a meal in its diner-style restaurant. Go for some of Trident's classic American sandwiches. These include a grilled cheese with melted provolone and tomato or the spicy turkey club with bacon and avocado. Trident is also known for its fabulous breakfasts, with "Trident Eggwagons" and eggs Benedict as some of the menu highlights.

The Bebop

4.5

4.5 (333)

Hasta $30

Americana

Back Bay

Acerca del restaurante

The Bebop is a new establishment in one of the hottest and hippest sections of Boston. It's only a few steps away from the Berklee College of Music. The Bebop features an electric lineup of live jazz artists right alongside their excellent food and drink. With the restaurant also only a short trip from Fenway, The Bebop is a gathering point for lively crowds of all ages and dispositions. Grab one of the excellent craft beers on tap at the Bebop and sit down to enjoy their classic Bebop burger with prime ground beef. There is also beer-battered fish and chips and a traditional shepherds pie topped with golden mashed potatoes.

Fat Baby Sushi and Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (426)

Hasta $30

Sushi

Sur de Boston

Acerca del restaurante

Boston's "Southie" neighborhood is the opposite of its usual portrayal in the media. This once rough-and-tumble area is now a cosmopolitan haven for young professionals, culture, and cuisine. Fat Baby Sushi and Cocktails, one of the best new restaurants in Boston, is right at the forefront of this new South Boston experience. Stop into this upscale location near Telegraph Hill to take in classic sushi and fusion dishes in its elaborately-decorated dining room. Don't forget about the cocktails, either. Try the Boomerang with bourbon and Mezcal or the Cry Baby with ghost tequila, lime, and hibiscus.

Alcove

4.4

4.4 (1853)

De $31 a $50

Americana

Extremo oeste

Acerca del restaurante

Right along the water in Boston's West End neighborhood, Alcove is a neighborhood favorite for drinks and Mediterranean-style cuisine. Only a few steps from the T.D. Garden, Alcove is the spot to go for dinner before or after a game or a show. Head in for dinner to try Alcove's New England oysters, shellfish tower, or miso-glazed salmon. Alcove is also one of Boston's best destinations for brunch, featuring favorites like cinnamon rolls and peach coffee cakes.

Reseña destacada

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Comieron en 26 dic 2022

Me gustó todo excepto el loop de la música, se repetía mucho. Resalto la deliciosa comida, el cordero delicioso y el postre (poched pear), también la atención de Kevin. Siempre es bueno un restaurante con personal bilingüe como él. Fue súper amable.

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4.7

4.7 (344)

Hasta $30

Americana

Cambridge

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Head into the heart of Harvard Square for one of the best new restaurants in Boston. After a day spent walking around the bustling Harvard Yard, Longfellow is a relaxing destination to sit back and enjoy an excellent meal. Right above the acclaimed Alden & Harlow restaurant and historic Brattle Theater, the Longfellow offers a creative menu of cocktails and dishes. Try one of the low-calorie "session cocktails" with meals like hickory-smoked wing flats, an Italian "grinder" sandwich, or the "Reuben-ish" salad.

Serafina - Boston Back Bay

4.5

4.5 (550)

Hasta $30

Italiana

Back Bay

Acerca del restaurante

The Back Bay location of this Boston favorite is one of the city's best destinations for people-watching. Right on Boston's bustling Newbury Street, Serafina is an ideal place to relax after a day of shopping and sightseeing while enjoying an excellent Italian meal. This relaxed and casual restaurant features a full menu of classic Italian favorites, including penna alla vodka, chicken bress paillard, and chicken alla Milanese. A must-go for Newbury Street shoppers.

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OpenTable Diner

Comieron en 30 ago 2023

Comida muy rica. Nos encantó . En un sitio muy bueno de Boston.

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Plato popular

Spaghetti Squash

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

4.8

4.8 (842)

De $31 a $50

Cubana

Cambridge

Acerca del restaurante

This Cuban restaurant in Cambridge's Porter Square is one of the best new restaurants in Boston. Stop into this colorfully-decorated and lively favorite for some of the most intriguing cuisine in Boston, with a full menu of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The tapas-style small plates include favorites like chicken and Serrano ham croquettes, avocado toast-tones, queso frito, and ropa vieja tacos. There are also plenty of more substantial dishes, like slow-roasted pork with caramelized onions, white rice, black beans, and maduros.

Eddie V's - Boston

4.8

4.8 (1272)

más de $50

Pescados y Mariscos

Back Bay

Acerca del restaurante

This upscale seafood restaurant by the Prudential Center is one of the best new restaurants in Boston. Stop in to enjoy some of the restaurant's live jazz music in its elegant dining room alongside seafood and steak favorites. Try the bacon-wrapped filets with onion jam, arugula salad, and matchstick fries, or the jumbo Gulf shrimp done "Oregonata Style" with lump crab and asparagus.

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OpenTable Diner

Comieron en 28 oct 2023

Un ambiente excelente, con un menú bien sabroso. La selección de vinos espectacular. Muy limpio con un servicio rápido, cordial y dispuesto.

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Plato popular

Norwegian Salmon

Plato popular

Bananas Foster Butter Cake