Attentive service and food is outstanding. We are repeat visitors to Carmelina's whenever we are in…read morethe North End. We made reservations months in advance and chose the 11:30 time as we had a tour booked for 1pm. Chefs kiss to Carmelina's for having an amazing restaurant and ambiance.

Great food and delicious excellent customer service and the drinks were yummy. Parking was a pain…read morebut still Im happy to give it 5 stars.

** Cue the opera music, this is Nonna's house **…read more Cue Andrea Bocelli, 'cause this place deserves a soundtrack. First things first, I gotta kiss the ring of the Boston Godfather himself, KZ. He's the one who brought us to this joint, and when the Godfather makes a recommendation, you don't ask questions. You show up, you sit down, and you eat. Grazie, Don KZ. I owe you one, and someday, maybe that day will never come, you can call on me for a favor. I came to Boston on business, and this place made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Walkin' up those wood-paneled stairs felt like I was bein' brought in for a sit-down with the five families. Once we got seated with that wall of wine starin' at us, I knew we were in good hands. Bread hits the table with olive oil, chili flakes, and grated cheese. Already, I'm a believer. I went with the lasagna with Bolognese, and this thing was the size of a cinder block. Layers on layers, cheese meltin' out the sides, smothered in a rich meaty Bolognese. It was like goin' to Grandma's house, if Grandma was tryin' to feed the whole neighborhood. One plate could feed a family of four, easy. The rest of the crew ate like made men. Dapper Dave 2DF and Chuckie "Meatballs" joined us at the sit-down, and these two didn't come to talk business, they came to eat. Chicken piccata over angel hair loaded with lemon and capers. Cavatelli piled high with sausage, prosciutto, spinach, and onions. Fat meatballs and sausage swimmin' in red sauce over fresh ribbon pasta, and I'll let you guess which one of 'em ordered that. Nobody left hungry, nobody left disappointed. Respect. Here's how serious I am: I brought leftovers all the way back to San Diego. They packed it up nice and tight like precious cargo. Then TSA tries to tell me I gotta kick it to the curb. Excuse me? So we had a little negotiation, a sit-down right there at the checkpoint, and I got it through. Then they're eyein' it like they wanna take a bite. Fuhgeddaboudit. I wasn't sharin'. Nobody touches the lasagna. This is the kinda place that keeps you up at night wantin' more. You're in Boston and you don't eat here? That's an insult to the family, and the Godfather don't forget an insult. -- Captain 619

This was my third time at La Famiglia Giorgios, and my first visit since 2022. We arrived around…read more7:00 on a Wednesday night and were told it would be 15-20 minute wait, no problem. I missed the original phone call, but they were able to seat us. As we were seated in front of the restaurant, we were promptly given bread and oil, drink orders were taken. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with homemade angel hair. My youngest son had chicken parm, my oldest son and wife each had something off the specials. All of us enjoyed our meals and the portions are huge. My wife an oldest son had to take to go containers. Food doesn't come out fast, but it is certainly worth the wait. We were there for over an hour. Everyone in the restaurant is super friendly. This is one of the many gems in the North End. Great food at a fair price. Until my next visit!

We were told this was a must try spot while on our vacation, and I can see why!…read more There are plenty of food stalls here, and shops to check out. Walking around, we got samples of Babkas and different ice creams and smoothies. I was most interested in the Lobster Rolls! A must in Boston! It didn't disappoint! After eating, we checked out the little kiosks of Knick knacks and shops in the area. Another area I could easily spend the whole day exploring!

The description of this place is. A big market. A touristic place with tourist prices. It is a…read morepopular place and a must visit if you come to Boston. I recommend good walking shoes. The area has cobblestone in some areas. The parking is a little hard around this area. Finding parking and driving. The parking garages around here some don't like larger cars or trucks. I recommend parking a few blocks away and walking. The market was nice. It had live performers the day I came outside doing their thing. It has a huge area that sells food. It was dream. It was hard to choose which vendors to hit first. The seafood looked so good. So many places to choose for a lobster roll. The workers were friendly. The service was good. I liked my time here.

Came here cause it was close to our hotel but this ended up being our favorite meal in Boston!…read moreEveryone was super nice and our bartender was great. She recommended and made some great cocktails. Food was delicious, favorite was the curry fries. Will definitely come back when we visit Boston again.

Simply phenomenal! Great ambiance and our server was lovely. Everything was very tasty from the…read morecocktails to each and every small plate. Every dish told a story and I was genuinely surprised at how authentic some of the flavor palettes were. I usually take pictures of my food but we ate everything immediately and I was too distracted by the flavors to snap a pic. We ordered the chicken thighs, the branzino, the plantains, the beef patty, and the hake. I very much recognized the flavors of the suya as someone of west African descent. We left happy and full. I plan to come back again with my husband very soon and maybe next time I'll actually take a picture before stuffing my face.

Came directly here from the airport and I was nervous that it was overhyped but it was absolutely…read moreworth it. The entire menu is gluten free but even if it wasn't, this place easily competes with regular bakeries. The ube brownie is dense, silky, and fudge-like. The sugar and ube are potent and attack you it's perfect for a sweet tooth though I strongly recommend with cold brew. The flavor is so sweet that I couldn't finish the block! Can easily be shared for 2 I came here for the chocolate chip cookie. Thin, crisped at the edges by the sugar, no shortage of ooey gooey chips in the middle. The line wraps around the baked goods window. I like the open concept kitchen and the service is efficient. Gives you time to see what you want and change your mind, especially if something comes out fresh. The breakfast menu stops at 11am but even their premade baguette sandwiches were delicious. Highly recommend a hot sandwich. Lastly, seating is tight but it is ample. It seems like there are waves of crowds. If visiting at a busier time, might be a good idea to have a friend hold a table while you get in line to place the order. What a great start to Boston :) Thank you!

This place is POPULAR. The line was out the door the entire time we were there, but thankfully it…read moremoved pretty quickly. We weren't sure we'd actually get a seat, so we ordered to-go just in case. Then, of course, a table opened up and we ended up eating there. We also grabbed a cookie and muffin for later because...priorities. We ordered the congee and roasted vegetable sandwich. The congee was good, but definitely not your typical congee. It had a lot going on--spicy, sweet, salty...basically all the flavors decided to show up to the party at once. I liked it, but didn't love it, and after a while it was a little hard to keep going. The roasted vegetable sandwich was flavorful, but unfortunately way oilier than we expected. We wanted to love it, but it was just ok. Overall, a fun spot to try, especially if you're curious about the hype. The food is creative and has plenty of personality, but for me, it was more "glad I tried it" than "I need to come back immediately."

We were told there would be about a 20-minute wait, and even with around 10 tables ahead of us, it…read morewent by incredibly fast. At first, I couldn't figure out how they were moving people through so quickly--but it didn't take long to understand why! From the moment we were seated, the service was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We ordered, and within literally minutes, our food started arriving--and everything was freshly made! The service was incredibly efficient, the food was amazing, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. They have truly mastered the art of providing fast service without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back!

Cute and casual spot in downtown Boston if you're looking for a quick bite! We got the pancakes and…read morethey were really good. The bacon wasn't my favorite, but the drinks were great. The service was definitely great . Our waiter was really attentive, checked in on us throughout the meal, and our food came out super fast. No complaints! Overall, it's a nice spot for a quick breakfast or brunch. I'd come back and try some of the other options on the menu.

Downeast Cider House is located in East Boston, an area of Boston that I have never been before…read more But I had discovered Downeast Cider at The Big E (the state fair in Springfield, MA). Downeast Cider makes a special hard cider flavor every year for the state fair and this year's is the Big E Cream Puff. Last year they made the cider donut, which was very popular and so they brought it back again this year, but as a seasonal fall flavor. One employee told me that she didn't even know the flavor for the state fair until a few weeks before hand because it just takes a good deal of effort to create the right flavored cider for the state fair. I really loved the Big E Cream Puff cider so much that the next day after the state fair, we ended up visiting Downeast Cider's tap room (which is dog friendly and you are also allowed to bring your own food. Please note that Downeast Cider does not serve food and well you shouldn't drink on an empty stomach). My husband and I came on a Saturday afternoon, around 1:15 pm (we took the train so I am not sure about how the parking situation is like but I did see some street parking within a reasonable walking distance). We were greeted at the entrance and given a token. The tap room does not do full pours and only do flights (sad because I really wanted a full glass of that Big E Cream Puff). After looking over the list of drinks available, we ended up getting: For my Flight: Cream Puff, Cider Donut, Pumpkin Blend, Blackberry Pie. The cream puff is what brought us here and it really did taste like a liquid form of a cream puff. You could taste the cream and the pâte à choux (or the choux pastry that houses the cream/ whipped cream filling). I loved both the Cider Donut and Pumpkin Blend but wasn't a fan of the Blackberry Pie, but my husband did. For my Husband's: Honey Crisp, Apple Pie, Imperial Mango, Straw Rhubarb- My husband liked all of the flavors but his favorite was the Imperial Mango. I really liked the apple pie, very nice and sweet, honestly tasted just like a liquid form of an apple pie. I wasn't really a fan of the other flavors. ------------------------------ (Total= For 2 Flights, $29.96) After we finished our flights, we were invited to do a small tasting of a new cider that this cidery is working on. So we were led upstairs to try an IPA Imperial Mango. It had more alcohol than the Imperial Mango. We filled out a brief questionnaire to provide our feedback based on smell, taste, color, etc. I didn't really like it and my husband thought it was okay but preferred the Imperia Mango that he had earlier from his flight. The employee that was giving us the tasting told us that they generally do these tastings (for feedback on new flavors they are creating) on weekends in case you are wondering if you can try a new potential flavor on your next visit. Also the employee helping us told us that it can be pretty challenging to create flavors that taste just as good as the food item they are trying to use. She told me that with the Cream Puff, it took a lot of time to really get the flavors to taste the way it did, as I had told her that was my favorite flavor and I loved how smooth it was. Overall, I enjoyed our visit and so glad we came out to visit Downeast Cider's tap room and would come again if I was visiting Boston.

very chill outdoor space. no food. great service. I like the blueberry one! more!…read more I enjoyed the brewery and the space. your guy was friendly.

The Kenmore did not disappoint. We had a great time. Seated ourselves at the bar and immediately…read morewelcomed by our warm and friendly Dominican bartender (sorry I forgot your name). After a long day and week of business appointments, this was the perfect little hideaway filled with locals and tourists, but mainly locals. The dry rub wings were great along with the mozzarella sticks were tasty and flavorful. The burger and fries were good washed down with a lemon drop, margarita, and cosmo (not all for me, I had company ). The prices were most surprising for quality drinks and food that fulfilled our expectations. Great food, great service, friendly locals, good prices, with a nostalgic atmosphere. Thanks Mr. Bartender for your special margarita!

We were in Boston for a Red Sox game and wanted a good burger. Found "The Kenmore" on yelp and…read moreheaded down. Nice bar area, mostly high top tables. The service was good, our waitress seemed new but she did a nice job of keeping our drinks full and checking in on us. I had the "breakfast burger" and the other two in my party had "the special k" burger and calm chowder. Being a weirdo I ordered the Brussels sprouts as a side and no bun on the burger. Both had good flavor and were cooked well. Since it's by Fenway and Boston we thought the prices were VERY good! All in all I like The Kenmore. It would be my neighborhood bar-

We went here several years ago and seem to remember enjoying it but I neglected to write a review…read moreto remind us how we liked it . This time we were ravenous, having spent 12 hours carrying heavy boxes and furniture all day, so primed for a good meal. The Rouleaux egg rolls were superb and the steamed shrimp & crab dumplings outstanding, both accompanied by simple but distinct sauces that really made them pop. Our entrees were equally impressive. The crispy fried catfish (Trey Tuk Peng Pah) and seafood noodles (Crevettes, Moules, Champignon Et Pates De Riz Au Gingembre) are my favorites. Such fresh ingredients combined with striking flavors really made it enjoyable. Our server was engaging and had very helpful insights as well.

Hey Foodies, it's SJ here with another review! This Friday, my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to…read moretry The Elephant Walk. The reviews looked good and I was excited to try their unique menu... well, let's just say we were very disappointed. First of all the prices are very expensive. I know this is Boston, but $17 for a cocktail is ridiculous! Our server was lovely, he was very kind and had a kind spirit. I was excited to try the "Rouleaux" since they remind me of the eggrolls, my mother learned from her Vietnamese mother-in-law. It was very crispy, which unfortunately is the only good thing I can say about it. The flavor was so off. It's almost as if the ingredients in the Rouleaux were loudly competing for my attention simultaneously! It didn't really melt in your mouth either, it just felt heavy. The other appetizer we ordered was called Dumplings croustillants au poet epics. This was actually worse than first appetizer. I like lemongrass, but MAN the lemongrass was so overpowering. I started to wonder... "is this how it's always made"?! I'm not even exaggerating. Overall, the atmosphere was nice - definitely pricey, and the food isn't worth the hype. Till next eats, SJ

The dough in these donuts is so fresh and so delicious! We tried the glazed lemon and jelly donuts,…read morethe cotton candy donuts and the key lime pie donuts. The breaded part of the donuts was so delicious and tasted like fried dough at the beach or a carnival. So good! The line was moving slowly, despite only two customers ahead of us, which kind of surprised us. There were three people behind the counter, so I'm not sure why it took so long, but we were patient and enjoyed the donuts very much! Not really any ambiance is present here because it is an order-based line and the space constraints keep them from offering any tables, but the aim here is efficiently getting people in and out. So this does the job. Great donuts! Highly recommend!

Pretty damn good donuts! Behind some construction and an uber ride away I found Kane's Donuts. A…read morelocal recommended them and it was worth the stop. They are fluffy and tasty. Not necessarily my favorite type, I prefer more cake type with some density but these were pretty good. I came late so the fritters were gone but he was able to pull together a bag of mixed smaller fritter pieces which I enjoyed. If this was an Apple fritter, they were missing the Apple? Still the sugar on the bottom and the wonderful cinnamon taste made me eat them all. The best donut left looked to be the jelly filled. Haven't enjoyed one of these in a while. Still as good as I remembered. The fancy donuts looked to be gluten free, they had a ton of them. Probably because nobody likes gluten free donuts... Kane's reminded me of a great local donut shop with a touch of class. If I was close by I'd grab them again but likely to seek out another shop in Boston to compare next time I'm back.