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Silver Dove Afternoon Tea, Boston, MA

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

4.8
4.8
491 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is a full service tearoom in Downtown Boston specializing in English style afternoon tea service. Steps from Government Center and the Freedom Trail, an experience at Silver Dove includes a pot of tea and a curated selection of finger foods. The food is a set menu and fixed price consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, cakes, scones, macarons and other pastries which rotate seasonally.

We offer 90 minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are available up to six weeks in advance. We can accommodate parties of up to six guests on weekends, and parties of up to twelve guests Wednesday through Friday.

We serve a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions from around the world and of various styles. We also provide a selection of craft cocktails and mocktails, as well as sparkling and still wines.

Our kitchen is completely gluten free (and oat free). We are independently owned and operated.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (781) 203-1223
  • Website
    http://www.silverdovetea.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
  • Area
    Faneuil Hall
  • Cross Street
    Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

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Menu

Afternoon Tea

Includes a pot of tea of your choice and:

  • StandardUS$48.00

    • With Wine or CocktailUS$56.00

      Savory

      • Cucumber Sandwich

        cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dill

        • Coronation Chicken

          vadouvan, crème fraiche, sultana

          • Parsnip Soup

            lamb bacon, potato, leek

            • Beef Confit

              pão de queijo, mushroom duxelles, lemon tarragon aïoli

              Scone

              • Currant Scone

                strawberry jam, clotted cream

                Sweet

                • Bakewell Tart

                  frangipane, raspberry rose jam

                  • Genmaicha Eclair

                    chocolate ganache, genmaicha cremeux

                    • Peppermint Macaron

                      almond macaron, peppermint ganache

                      • Speculaas Cake

                        almond sponge, apricot jam, coconut mousse

                        Last updated: 5 December 2024

                        What 491 people are saying

                        Overall ratings and reviews

                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                        4.8
                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.6Food
                        • 4.8Service
                        • 4.7Ambience
                        • 4.4Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea offers a "gluten-free haven" with "delicious" treats and "incredible service." The intimate setting delights with a "variety of sweet and savory" options, accommodating dietary needs "flawlessly." While some find it "pricey" or cramped, many praise the "fantastic" ambiance and welcoming staff, making it a "must-visit."

                        491 Reviews

                        1. Carol

                          Greater Boston

                          23 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          23 reviews

                          Dined 1 day ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Everything was fantastic. Our server made some great tea recommendations. If you go and they have the pistachio stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto, you have to get them. They were absolutely delicious!! We're so glad we decided to try it. We really enjoyed it and will most definitely be back. We went after seeing A Christmas Carol. Definitely gave the holiday vibes.

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                        2. Kimberly

                          Greater Boston

                          2 reviews

                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined 1 day ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great place to catch up with a friend. Really appreciated and enjoyed the whole experience.

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                        3. Jasmine

                          Greater Boston

                          7 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          7 reviews

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Excellent food and service! Great for kids and grandparents.

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                        4. Samantha

                          Greater Boston

                          4 reviews

                          3.0

                          4 reviews

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Silver dove is a stand out for high tea in Boston. I’ve been twice now and what would make it truly excellent would be stronger and hotter tea. The sweets on the menu right now were not the best.

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                        5. linda

                          New Orleans

                          13 reviews

                          5.0

                          13 reviews

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Silver Dove is a delightful little place for a traditional high tea with a thoughtfully curated selection of teas and creative touches to the traditional sweet and savory canapés. In addition, Silver Dove offers equally thoughtfully crafted cocktails and mocktails - I don’t drink alcohol anymore and have valiantly been trying mocktails wherever I go, hoping to find some that are not too sweet and more interesting than a couple of juices mixed with club soda. I tried Silver Dove’s Manhattan Transfer, and was stunned. This NA drink had all of the subtleties of flavor and mouthfeel of the very best cocktail. The ingredients were unusual, putting on full display the palate sophistication of the person who created it. We were so pleased with the whole Silver Dove experience. For anyone who might think that high tea would be pretentious or that you’d leave hungry, the easy hospitality of the staff plus the plentiful little open sandwiches and sweet treats guarantees a fun and tasty afternoon.

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                        6. MELISSA

                          Chicago

                          18 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          18 reviews

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Silver Dove was amazing. My friend is gluten free and s sometimes going to tea, the GF substitute is pretty mediocre. But everything is GF at Silver Dove and really delicious and amazing. The service was lovely and the ambiance was also great. Another table was celebrating and was a bit loud but when they left it was super peaceful. I absolutely recommend when visiting Boston whether you're GF or not!

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                        7. Chloe

                          Portland

                          3 reviews

                          4.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined on 6 December 2024

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Service was wonderful! We were well taken care of ! The savory food was delish and versatile . The sweets were good but personally not my favorite . Tea was great and the atmosphere was super cute ! Perfect for a cute friends time out 🥰

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                        8. OpenTable Diner

                          Greater Boston

                          8 reviews

                          5.0

                          8 reviews

                          Dined on 5 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          This is a must if you’re in Boston and want a light delicious brunch with fabulous tea and cocktails! The staff was lovely and the atmosphere was cozy. The fact that it’s all gluten free was a huge bonus. Definitely put this on your list for Boston!

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                        9. Kalif

                          Greater Boston

                          22 reviews

                          5.0

                          22 reviews

                          Dined on 4 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great experience, quiet atmosphere. Food was delicious and I loved my tea AND my Parakeet cocktail! It was a nice present to myself and I am thinking a nice gift in the future for a friend.

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                        10. Guy

                          Greater Boston

                          2 reviews

                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined on 1 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Silver Dove was amazing food and tea loved it all.

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                        Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is rated 4.8 stars by 491 OpenTable diners.

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                        2 people
                        19:00
                        Booked 21 times today
                        Google Map for Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

                        24 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

                        Additional information

                        • Cross Street
                          Tremont St. between School St. and Court St.
                        • Area
                          Faneuil Hall
                        • Hours of Operation
                          Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
                        • Price
                          $31 to $50
                        • Cuisines
                          Afternoon Tea, British, Continental
                        • Dining style
                          Casual Dining
                        • Dress code
                          Casual Dress
                        • Parking details
                          Street Parking
                        • Public transit
                          Government Center (Green & Blue Lines), State (Orange Line), Park Street (Red Line), North Station (commuter rail), South Station (commuter rail)
                        • Payment Options
                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                        • Additional
                          Gluten-free Options

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