Best of Boston

Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Fort Point

2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Jamaica Plain

Vee Vee

Boston
Carnivores will love the spice-rubbed sirloin with broccolini and chimichurri; vegans will appreciate the gorditas with chipotle-tomatillo roasted sweet potato; and those on a liquid [...] read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, East Boston

Rino’s Place

Boston
Competition for a seat in this 10-table restaurant is legendarily fierce, thanks mainly to chef Anthony DiCenso’s pillowy half moons of handmade ravioli filled with [...] read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, South End

Metropolis

Boston
Soft lighting and tables for two set the mood at this local favorite, which serves up homey dishes like asiago-infused cauliflower-and-potato gratin and rigatoni with [...] read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Davis Square

Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar

Somerville
Rosebud’s renovation has been a boon for the area’s dining scene, which leans heavily on the sandwich/burrito/froyo trifecta. Just be sure to order chef John [...] read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Brighton

Devlin’s

Boston
Come for the al fresco dining on the patio, stay for the jazz brunch, Benedicts, and complimentary (really) build-your-own bloody marys. read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Fenway/Kenmore

Tiger Mama

Boston
Barbecue queen Tiffani Faison plays with the hot and herbaceous dishes of Southeast Asia, delivering wild takes on old classics. Thanks to vibrant vegetation creeping [...] read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Washington Square

The Abbey

Brookline
This cozy refuge offers a reliable menu showcasing braised-short-rib spring rolls, lamb-neck poutine, and a mouthwatering bison Bolognese. read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Central Square

Brick & Mortar

Cambridge
Don’t be alarmed by the lack of signage: Finding this hidden gem is the hardest part. Ordering is easy, whether you’re in the mood for [...] read more»
2016 Best Neighborhood Restaurant

Pastoral

Boston
In an area overflowing with new eateries, Pastoral flies under the radar. Strange, given its creative menu (those wood-burning-oven-blistered Neapolitan-style pies are just the beginning), [...] read more»
2015 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, Hyde Park

Rincón Caribeño

Boston
Come hungry: The portions here are enormous, and you'll want to order plenty of side dishes (hello, fried plantains). The food is as tasty as [...] read more»