Best of Boston
Best Martini
The Bar, Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Boston
Something about the way the light from the fireplace hits this wood-paneled room sharpens the taste buds. And something about the cushy, tapestry-covered seating relaxes [...] read more»
1999 Best Martini
Bristol Lounge
Boston
First, a point of order: A proper martini will never, ever be preceded by an adjective. Not chocolate, not raspberry, not blue velvet, not anything. [...] read more»
1998 Best Martini
Bristol Lounge
Boston
The only difference between one cold glass of gin and another is where it's served and how (assuming, of course, it's good gin to begin [...] read more»
1997 Best Martini
The Bristol Lounge
Boston
Stripped down to its raw form, a martini is just a stiff belt of gin, which any jamoke can pull off a no-name bottle in [...] read more»
1983 Best Martini, Traditional
Legal Sea Foods
Boston
With the Ritz in the Hall of Fame, Legal is next in line. Boissière vermouth and Beefeaters gin. read more»
1981 Best Martini
Ritz Bar
Boston
This is a perennial, and while you might be able to get more booze for your money elsewhere, you'll not get the ambience, service, and [...] read more»
1980 Best Martini
Bay Tower Room
Boston
And, honestly, we weren't influenced by the view. read more»
1979 Best Martini
The Ritz Carlton Hotel Bar
Boston
We acknowledge the perennial favorite of our readers. Served in tiny glass decanters. read more»
1978 Best Martini
Hilltop Steak House
Saugus
Two of these will blot out the thundering herd. read more»