First visit, Monday 4/20/26…read more Visiting Boston on a work trip, I had no idea the Marathon was today! Met 4 colleagues at The Red Fox for dinner, a recommendation from a friend of my colleague. Tough to find initially and very unsuspecting upon arrival. As you enter the front door (think like walking into a foyer of a small apartment building) you go down a flight of stairs into the restaurant. Then wow, this place is awesome! Small entry way into the restaurant with a hostess immediately greeting you. The bar is your first view of the place and it was packed. I'd describe it as dimly light, great atmosphere and ambience, almost a speakeasy feel. I'd recommend a reservation. The hostess walked us to our table, walking along the bar line with small 2-4 top tables to our left, we then turned left into the main dining room. 5 of us and we were seated at a horseshoe style table, plenty of room for up to 6 adults. Service was instant, she was friendly and very knowledgeable. We ordered cocktails and a couple apps. The drinks arrived along with bread service. They added small side plates with oils and olives, a nice touch. The cocktails were fantastic as was the homemade bread. A unique twist with my cocktail (kettle one & soda), was the single ice cube that was a long rectangle cube that was so clear you couldn't see it! The cubes length was the same as the tall glass it was served in and didn't melt. For dinner I listened to our server who recommended the Chicken Parmigiana with a chefs twist using a vodka infused sauce, this dish was amazing! My colleagues all shared the same feelings that this meal was spectacular. Highly recommend The Red Fox!

Came here for drinks. A hidden gem…read more Aglio E Pepe $19 sparking Rose $14 No food. Cool place and Bartender very friendly.

Pretty good place with very delicious drinks!…read more The vibe here is very moody, with music very interesting-- just fair warning, it is quite loud music. But we liked it! Overall, I think this is a decent place to get some good drinks. Calamari was not too shabby, but the espresso martini was the best drink of the night!

We had a great experience at Parla. The back patio was the only option available when we booked…read morebecause of how busy they were, but it absolutely did not feel like a sacrifice. The vibe out there was great and ended up being a perfect spot for drinks and dinner. We did the table tasting menu and would definitely recommend going that route if you want the full experience. It was a fun way to try a variety of what Parla does best and made the entire meal feel more memorable. They also have a great wine selection with plenty of options to pair with the tasting menu. Great atmosphere, great experience, and definitely a spot we'd return to next time we're in Boston.

Totally worth the hype!…read more Came here for drinks with friends and was blown away with the creativity of the cocktails and the warmth of the staff. This place is tiny and you need to fight for your life for a reservation but it makes sense why it's so popular. The drinks are spectacular and the staff are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you through the whole experience. Will definitely be returning!

We had a wonderful visit to Farmacia for the Korean chapter…read more The cocktails were masterfully formulated and Susie was such a delight throughout the evening, being able to chat while also preparing the drinks. The other couples during the seating were lovely as well. Things I loved: *pay in advance--you pay when you make the reservation so you can just leave at the end *the cocktails--among the best you can find in boston. You can taste the care that goes into the menu preparation. *the service--we had such a nice evening that flew by Things of note: *the seating goes by pretty fast--for the volume of alcohol (3.5 drinks), the 90ish minute seating is too short. We ended up having to drink faster than we wanted to *the bar snacks--while tasty, they were teeny tiny. See my photo of the banchan--meant to be shared among two people. I was anticipating slightly more volumous snacks All in all, I totally recommend this experience and would definitely go back

I asked an LLM for a bar, open on a Monday, that would satisfy someone who laments the…read moredisappearance of Fort Point's bar Drink. It responded right away that it would optimize for a place that appeals to cocktail nerds and is open on Mondays. I directed me to Wig Shop, and said that Wig Shop even has a cocktail named in honor of John Gertsen, Boston's much-missed (he's in SF, last I knew) founding bartender at Drink and Number Nine Park. Wig Shop did not disappoint: fabulous cocktails, an easygoing vibe (my two buddies and I were able to chat without yelling from 8pm until 11:30), comfortable banquettes (with, incidentally, backs that are high enough to be supportive but low enough that you can spread out your arms on them), and wonderful service. The service, in particular, lives up to the "cocktail nerd" aspect that the LLM highlighted: our server knew the drinks backwards and forwards, and knew exactly what I was talking about when I mentioned the drink in Gertsen's honor. I'd recommend this place to cocktail nerds, and to anyone who wants to have a drink and chat with friends. We'll be back soon.

On our way to Boston, on the plane my fiance read an article about the trending speakeasies…read morenationwide at the moment. The Wig Shop was on the list... what a coincidence we were just going to be there. So, obviously, we made it a point to check it out. It was very last minute, so we had no reservations, but we checked opening hours and were there almost on the dot. Thankfully we were able to get in. The way they are setup is that if you are a party of 2, they sit you with another "couple" to maximize space. This is fun, it makes you have conversations with strangers that for the time you are there become "friends". Hopefully you have the same good experience we did and not have anti-social people in front of you. The drinks are fun and strong, and they have a full bar for those who want something more classic or have a drink of choice. They also have food, which looked really good.

Jamal Crawford is a beast Absolute electric energy…read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Floaty flamingos nice touch

I had a hit and miss experience at The Flamingo. On our first night the drinks were flowing, the…read moreatmosphere was lively and the service was good. Unfortunately, our second visit was the complete opposite, with a much less enjoyable experience overall. That said, I really liked the decor and space. Cheers!

The lighting in the place is unique to building and feeling once seated inside. The drinks are…read moresoooo well prepared and the servers are all pleasant and well versed on the menu!!! Cheers!!! Downstairs is a humidor that is the epitome of days past....simply put....the days of back door deals, when handshakes were your word, and life was simple.

This place gives off a very cool speakeasy vibe. What's better than smoking a cigar and having a…read moredrink while watching a sports game? Nothing! They have a large variety of cigars and drinks to choose from. If you're ever in Boston, make sure to stop by and check this place out.

Such a fun experience and honestly such a deal for how many drinks and food you get! Definitely…read moreneed reservations, even on a weekday. You have to enter the building with a small fox picture, go down a set of stairs and check in at the counter of said restaurant before they lead you into the back where the speakeasy is. The menu is "set" in that they have a particular cuisine focus for the night and the four food dishes are predetermined as well as the first drink. That being said, you get to order three more drinks from their cocktail menu that range from lighter to more spirit forward, ending with more dessert type cocktails. All the drink flavors were so unique and a fun twist. The food was actually very substantial. Good flavors as well. Our favorite dishes were the lamb cigars (large egg roll shape with eggplant and spices) and the whole branzino. Everything was good though. Service was a very friendly and they were open about the fact that if you didn't like a drink they'd make you another one.

Man I love this place…read more Reservations are a must and it is a little tricky to find. Look for the fox on the outside door and go downstairs. We sat at the bar and Ada was our bartender. She was great! Really enjoyed talking with her and she had great drinks recommendations. The food was delicious and very unique which was refreshing. Its a 2 hour experience with 4 drinks, 3 food courses and a dessert. You definitely wont be hungry after. Highly recommend for a date night.

Great local cafe. Coffee was perfect, ice cream was delicious. Staff are welcoming and friendly.read more

Continues to be one of my favorite cocktail bars!!!!! The drinks are so good. We stopped in this…read morepast weekend and of course got the pistachio martinis. You really can't go wrong with them and they are a must try. I love the gelato in them, it really kicks them up a notch. I also got the espresso martini which was very very good too. Definitely a top 5 espresso martini. We also got an affogato and had baileys added to it- this was AMAZING! If you're into dessert drinks this is the best place for them. Sometimes you have to wait in line but once you're seated the service is great. The staff checks in often and is extremely helpful. This is a great date night or hang out spot, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and feels like a cafe. Highly recommend!

Why even make a reservation???? We got seated almost 60 minutes past our reservation time. No…read moreapologies or excuses. "Gucci" was more concerned about other guests than accommodating our reservation. Our waitress was a robot, no personality. Our food was good. Not sure I'd go back as there are so many other great restaurants nearby.

The Risotto Gamberoni al Zafferano was 1 of 1. It was the most authentic, creamy, nutty, seafood…read moreRisotto I've ever had in my life and I've had plenty around the country over the years. Hats off to the amazing chef/cook, I will definitely be coming back with my whole family one day in the future. My daughter loves Italian food; particularly pasta, so we will have to have her experience what I have with Nando's. Last but not least, the charcuterie board was amazing and a great portion for one person and could have been shared by two people easily. I cannot wait to go back to the North End!!!

The location of this place is in the north end. The staff is…read morevery helpful and nice. It's a great place for breakfast on the weekend You need to make the reservation for your breakfast. The staff is very helpful and very fast also parking is also hard to get. The breakfast is very delicious and tasty .

Ok apps and average mix drinks and service. Ok bar set up. Really nothing that sticks out to say…read morewow. Maybe checkout again if in the area.