Best Bistro restaurants in Greater Boston

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12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Elia Taverna Marblehead restaurant

1. Elia Taverna Marblehead

4.9

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Marblehead

Booked 5 times today

Food was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Friendly and attentive wait staff. Will come back!

2. Petal

3.8

Excellent(13)

Price: Expensive

• International • Brookline

We had a very nice dinner with our family on Saturday. The service is great and the menu offered something for everyone--vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

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3. Scholars Bar & Lounge

4.5

Awesome(246)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 11 times today

Food tasted great. Came during lunch hour so it was busy but still received good service.

4. Select Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2584)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 43 times today

Great oyster bar , good wine list , i ordered off happy hour menu saved a few dollars. Staff was great . I would go back .

5. Eastern Standard

4.6

Exceptional(825)

Price: Expensive

• American • Fenway–Kenmore

Booked 70 times today

Excellent service, food good. Sat near the front window for more Spring sunshine. For lunch, I don’t generally want a dark space. I love the main dining room more for dinner. Can’t wait for the patio option!

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6. Aquitaine - Boston

4.6

Exceptional(3964)

Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 43 times today

I haven't been to Aquitaine for over 15 years, so it was such a joy to go there for lunch and reminisce about all the wonderful meals I had there when I lived in the South End. It was a treat to go on a weekday when it was quiet and I thoroughly enjoyed my Croque Madame with a glass of Sparkling Rose while mentally planning a future visit.

7. The Beacon at View Boston

4.6

Exceptional(592)

Price: Moderate

• American • Back Bay

Booked 44 times today

It was a nice experience and the food was very tasty. The portions are small and limited. I thought they would have more variety of food. Specifically the seafood entrees. I suggest to ask exactly what each packet brings before reserving and prepaying for it. Also when prepaid reservation the tip for the waitress is automatically included and paid for. I didn't like that because the service was not what I expected and the waitress didn't really do a great service. I thought I was going to receive a bottle of champagne with the reservation I made because it states one will receive a brut champagne. It is only one flute that was provided. So basically I paid $25 for one flute of champagne. It is a very small place. The "Top of the Hub" was outstanding and classic compared to the new restaurant that replaced it "The Beacon Bistro". Too expensive for the experience one receives.

A photo of Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill restaurant

8. Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

4.3

Awesome(2572)

Price: Moderate

• French • Chestnut Hill

Booked 35 times today

Wonderful as always. Had a wonderful server. Its a great place.

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9. Dovetail - Charlestown

4.8

Exceptional(162)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlestown

Booked 19 times today

Loved Dovetail! Cool ambiance, and incredibly friendly staff. Service and food were amazing. Mussels were delicious as an appetizer, and the halibut and skate special were fantastic! Excited to return in the warmer weather to enjoy the outdoor patio!

10. The Lexington

4.5

Awesome(190)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 4 times today

The food and service were amazing and Tom makes the best drinks! Great wine selection too. Very cognizant of gluten free options with a complete menu. And some space where you don’t feel you are on top of people. Just a quick walk from charlestown to get hungry and walk it off. This is a true gem.

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Elia Taverna Marblehead

2. Petal

3. Scholars Bar & Lounge

4. Select Oyster Bar

5. Eastern Standard

6. Aquitaine - Boston

7. The Beacon at View Boston

8. Aquitaine - Chestnut Hill

9. Dovetail - Charlestown

10. The Lexington

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