Best Authentic Restaurants in Mattapan

186 restaurants available nearby

1. Mahaniyom

4.7

Exceptional(77)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Brookline

Booked 29 times today

MAHANIYOM is a tapas/family-style Thai cuisine that brings an exceptional dining experienceto our guests by serving meticulously home-cooked style, authentic Thai cuisine made fromscratch and handcrafted cocktails in an unpretentious feel-like-home atmosphere thatreminisces our home Thailand. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. We are very small, we highly recommend reservations during peak hours! Reservations and dine-in guests are designated up to 90 minutes. If you are running late, please call us at (617) 487-5986. We hold the table up to 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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2. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5

Awesome(3427)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 94 times today

Buttermilk & Bourbon is a genuine Southern restaurant in Boston. It's praised for its unique, delicious dishes, with reviewers saying 'the food was not only imaginative but very tasty' and 'felt like we were in New Orleans'. The ambiance, service, and value consistently receive high ratings, making it a well-loved place for a Southern experience.

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3. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4.5

Awesome(2660)

Price: Expensive

• French • South End

Booked 25 times today

With a casual atmosphere and a classic menu, Petit Robert Bistro feels like an authentic French bistro. Established in 2005 in the South End of Boston, Petit Robert Bistro has become an institution in the neighborhood! Our patio is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places in Boston. Our Chef Chris Ipus HAS created an authentic and very interesting menu that changes every season.Bon Appetit!

4. Bar Vlaha

4.9

Exceptional(712)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Brookline

Booked 76 times today

This is Greece. Bar Vlaha tells the story of the Vlach people, the founders of hospitality and Greek cooking. A nomadic group of shepherds who created and nurtured the roots of Hellenic cooking as we know it. Straying from the tried-and-true island cuisine, we're rediscovering Greek fare sourced from rural mountains, lakes and villages of Central and Northern Greece.Bar Vlaha captures the true soul of Greek cooking with rustic and nomadic traditions using charcoal and open fire gastra techniques. Locally sourced, regional and seasonal ingredients are combined with the warmth of old-world hospitality to bring the roots of Greek culture to Brookline.

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5. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

4.5

Awesome(275)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Back Bay

Booked 34 times today

Bab Al-Yemen Boston is a gem for authentic Yemeni cuisine. Reviewers rave about the 'authenticity and richness of the flavors' and the 'highest-quality ingredients'. One reviewer described it as a 'unique experience designed to serve as a hub of Yemeni culture'. The restaurant takes pride in its traditional recipes and decor, creating an immersive experience for customers. The food, service, and ambiance consistently receive high ratings, making it a go-to spot for those looking for a truly authentic Yemeni dining experience.

6. La Voile

4.7

Exceptional(5463)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 55 times today

La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.

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7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(2092)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 110 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

8. No Relation

4.8

Exceptional(135)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • South End

Booked 8 times today

No Relation is a unique, intimate dining experience that serves high-quality, creatively interpreted Japanese cuisine. The omakase menu is crafted by Chef Colin Lynch, featuring a wide range of flavors that are appreciated by many customers. As one reviewer put it, 'the menu is a delightful journey of flavors that clearly showcases the chef's creativity and skill.' Another customer noted, 'Chef did an amazing job at curating an informative and engaging omakase service.' The positive reviews and high ratings confirm that No Relation is an authentic Japanese dining experience.

9. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 84 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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10. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Boston

Booked 125 times today

Located in the heart of South Boston, Lincoln is a classic American tavern that offers guests a welcoming combination of home-spun, American fare alongside a wide variety of rustic, wood-fire-grilled specialties.Built with the intention of being a comfortable meeting spot for locals looking to share stories at the end of their long day, Lincoln draws inspiration from it’s surrounding, hard-working, and uniquely American neighborhood.Revitalizing a nearly forgotten West Broadway space that at one time housed the area’s only department store, Lincoln feels nostalgic. It’s open-air, tiled-floor cafe, grande bar, and soaring, original tin ceilings remind us of a time when dining halls and supper clubs were a way of life.

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Kate
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
So fun & so delish! 10/10 every time we visit - especially recommend the beef massaman :)
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MahaniyomPrice: Expensive• Thai• Brookline
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4.7
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Eva
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The staff were so friendly! We were able to be seated 30 minutes before our reservation which got us out of the rain. They went above and beyond to include a birthday surprise for my spouse at the end of our meal. Oh, and the food was delicious! The grilled chicken fell right off the bone and the meat samboosa and hummus were great, too. Overall, great care was taken of us.
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Bab Al-Yemen BostonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Back Bay
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4.5
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Chris
Greater Boston •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was fantastic, particularly the roasted salmon! Our server (and the entire staff, in fact) was very kind. One member of our party was an older woman using a walker, and she moved very slowly. It seemed everyone we walked by had something nice to say to her. And she was delighted. I have always enjoyed PR, I hope to continue dining there for a long long time.
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Petit Robert Bistro Columbus AvenuePrice: Expensive• French• South End
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4.5
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Robertvip
Pittsburgh / Western PA •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The clam chowder was the best I have tasted. The veal milanese was terrific - just the way it would taste in Rome
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Anthony’s Authentic Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Providence
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4.8
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John
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good food and atmosphere lined the chicken wasn’t a fan of the wax beans glad the server and kitchen could replace it with fries definitely will make another appearance
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Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Southern• Back Bay
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4.5

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186 restaurants available nearby

1. Mahaniyom

2. Buttermilk & Bourbon

3. Petit Robert Bistro Columbus Avenue

4. Bar Vlaha

5. Bab Al-Yemen Boston

6. La Voile

7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

8. No Relation

9. Contessa - Boston

10. Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant

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