This place is amazing! We are from out of town and we're eating at Boston sail loft and their…read moremanager recommend this place for their amazing desserts but also said we HAVE to go downstairs to the basement and try the best espresso martinis. He was not wrong , they were incredible! Our friend that doesn't like vodka or espresso martinis had two and fell in love! I wish we had a place like this in Florida! The ambiance was a vibe too! Music playing was exactly what we listen to and it was just a laid back vibe

We went here over the weekend and really enjoyed this speakeasy. The pastry shop upstairs is cash…read moreonly, but the bar downstairs does take credit cards. We had their pistachio martinis and really enjoyed these! They had a lot of tables as well for seating.

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.

Cafe Amaro....No Bene!…read more North End is one of my favorite Boston neighborhoods for Italian food especially Pizza. But this time, not so much! We walked in here on a Sunday afternoon and stopped at Cafe Amaro since they had open tables. The restaurant is very small probably about 10 or so tables. We sat right up against the kitchen which was warm since it was a bit chilly outside. After about 5-8 minutes went by our server came over and we asked to sample 2 glasses of wine. They were not good at all. After tasting one more we finally landed on the Chianti. We then waited longer to place our order which was the Prosciutto and Fig pizza. I also ordered a soda water with lemon which never came. Note: there are 2 servers and I believe 1 speaks English but I am not 100% sure. Once our server finally came over my husband had to remind him of the soda water which he proceeded to say "we only have large bottles." Ok, thanks for letting me know since the other server/busser did not. Does he work here? Does he know the menu? Why wouldn't he tell me this the first place? Our pizza finally came and even after ordering it well done it was still floppy and flimsy to the point when everytime we went to pick up the slice everything fell off...UGH! I don't know how in the North End this place gets by or survives? Maybe they were having an off day? I do see other reviews that had better experiences than ours. Maybe they were short on staff? If that was the case then say something because I probably would've had more patience and understanding if this was the case. BTW, Our server NEVER came over after ordering our wines and pizza. He never asked "how is everything?" NEVER... I also rarely give one/two stars to restaurants but this was despicable and I really hope this is not their norm. All I have to say is there are so many other better restaurants in the North End to go to, but Cafe Amaro is not one of them.

I was walking through the North End when I found Cafe Amaro. It's a tiny restaurant filled with…read moreabout 10 tables. They are extremely close together with tight walking space so just beware of that. I went on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm and there was no wait. However, you are able to make a reservation online. I ordered a margarita pizza for an appetizer which was my favorite part of the meal. The sauce was on the sweeter side and there was a perfect amount of mozzarella cheese. For entrees, we shared the meatballs and the rigatoni bolognese. We weren't the biggest fans of the meat sauce in the bolognese, however it's just personal preference. The service was a little slow because there was one waiter to all 10 tables. He was friendly though and our food was made fast. I highly recommend for a cozy dinner, the margarita pizza is a must order!!

It was late, after a weeknight show in the city. Food was excellent late night fare and the…read moresnifter of tequila , or maybe it was two. Just couldn't have been better new discovery. Been back a couple times since and it just does. It disappoint. Cheers !

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.

Tonight was my first time dining at Bostonia Public House and I'm already looking forward to my…read morenext! The restaurant itself had a warm, welcoming atmosphere and the food was delicious. I went with the classic BPH burger, but am eager to try many of their other dishes like their fish and chips, southwest salad and Shepherd's pie in the future. They truly had something for everyone on their menu as the friend I was dining with is vegan. She went with the eggplant and tahini dip and veggie burger. Their desserts were to die for too! What really sold me though was how friendly the wait staff was, and how quickly everything came out. I'd highly recommend!

It was a nice day so we took advantage of Bostonia's outdoor patio seating. Great view of the local…read morearchitecture and people. SERVICE: Great! Our server was outside frequently checking on us and got us our food and drinks quickly. Very friendly! FOOD: Our lobster rolls were very tasty and the food was very fresh. We got a free Arnold Palmer by mistake and it tasted great too! Had a great time here...would try again when I'm here in Boston.

I made a Valentine's Day reservation at Alcove several days in advance. Not last minute. Not a…read morewalk-in. I specifically booked it for the view. One of the main selling points of this restaurant is the glass wall overlooking the Zakim Bridge and the sunset. That was the entire reason we chose it. We arrived and were immediately seated in a dark corner with no windows and absolutely no view. Meanwhile, the main dining room was maybe 30% full at best. Plenty of open tables. And we're tucked into a shadowy corner like we asked for the overflow section. I walked up to the host stand and waited about five minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. When they finally did, I politely asked if we could move to the main dining room since we reserved specifically for the view. They said no problem. Three minutes later, they moved us. To the only tiny high-top table in the entire main dining room that had no view. The table was sandwiched between the entrance and the dining area, directly in front of one of the only solid walls in the restaurant. Everywhere else had glass and scenery. We had drywall. For context, I wore a suit. My partner wore a gorgeous silk dress with heels. We were clearly dressed for a real Valentine's dinner and more formal than most of the guests in the room. This was a rare night out for us. We're parents to a 6-year-old and a 1-year-old. We secured childcare. We made the effort. My partner insisted we just make the best of it since we don't get out much. So I decided to move forward and focus on the food and drinks. We ordered the Cherry Noir. It tasted like a cup of tart cherry juice and bitters with a splash of tequila hiding somewhere in the background. It took us the entire meal to finish it. That was our first and only drink of the night. We ordered the lobster ravioli with "fried plantain" for $50. The plantains looked and tasted like plantain chips from a local convenience store. The ravioli had almost no flavor, and the lobster somehow had even less. I had to use the salt and pepper from the table just to wake it up. We also ordered the 16 oz ribeye for $80. On top of that, we paid $20 for a side of roasted Brussels sprouts. The ribeye was the best part of the meal, but the bar was already in hell. It was a regular, nothing-special cut of steak covered in another underwhelming sauce. Again, salt and pepper came to the rescue. To finish, we ordered their Neapolitan flan for $30. It was the most basic-looking and basic-tasting dessert I've had at a restaurant period. No creativity. No presentation. An insult for dessert. All in, we paid just over $250. For that price point on Valentine's Day, you expect an experience. You expect attention to detail. You expect food that doesn't need table salt to carry it. You definitely expect the view you reserved days in advance when the restaurant isn't even close to full capacity. This was easily the worst Valentine's date my partner and I have had in our entire relationship. The only saving grace was the fact that I'm blessed with someone who appreciates our own vibe enough to shrug off poor service and forgettable food. But as for Alcove, never again!

Went to Alcove for a girls night dinner. The restaurant is located in a great spot right by the…read morewater. We felt like the menu all seemed kinda random there wasn't any cohesive theme to what the restaurant served. When we ordered drinks they offered a pitcher for 4 or more people, but they said it's the same price as ordering 4 drinks and it's the same amount? So that didn't really make sense. The food was all good we really enjoyed the wings and the ribs. The thing we didn't like about the restaurant was the service and vibes were so weird. No one had an answer to any of our questions, and it felt awkward just being there. The way they described the menu also didn't make sense they said some items are small so you might want to order a couple things and some are entree sized, but there was really no way to determine that? Anyway it was good food just strange vibes.

Small cozy restaurant. Perfect place for brunch. Service…read morewas great and attentive. Gave complimentary banana bread (which was very yummy, moist, not too sweet). There were only 2 of us, but we couldn't decide what to order so we got 4 items. The short rib grilled cheese was great, not too fatty (which I prefer). The fries were also good. The lobster sliders were a little too wet for us, but paired well with the fries. We underestimated the size of the salad, but it was a solid salad. My friend really enjoyed the banana bourbon French toast and she's someone that doesn't have a sweet tooth. She really liked the caramelized parts, reminded her of taffy. We killed as much as we could!

I visited North Street Grille in the North End of Boston and overall had a really solid brunch…read moreexperience. We ordered the French toast and the huevos rancheros. The French toast was absolutely outstanding!! Easily one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, rich, and flavorful, it's a must-order and alone makes this place worth visiting. The huevos rancheros were decent, but not quite at the same level. They felt a bit less authentic than expected, and the hot sauce option was limited to Tabasco. I think a more traditional, homemade Mexican-style salsa would have elevated the dish significantly and made it shine. Because of that, I'm giving North Street Grille 4 stars. The French toast is phenomenal, and with a little more attention to authenticity on certain savory dishes, this spot could easily be a 5-star brunch destination. I'd definitely come back! Especially for the French toast.

I was staying at the Canopy and had breakfast here I had $50 total in credits to use because of my…read moreHilton status and that is the reason I ate here. I got breakfast for takeout and to be completely honest, if it weren't for my credit I would be disappointed in the prices. When I arrived to pick up my order I wasn't greeted though employees looked and walked by me. I could understand if they were busy or maybe it was because I was dressed in my after run attire. The food really wasn't great none of us really enjoyed our food but ate to fuel up to walk around Boston. The avocado toast was literally toast with avocado slices with spices sprinkled on top. I expected it to at least be mashed with lime juice and the seasoning mixed in. The poached egg was the best part of my meal. My daughter had the Nutella crepes for $19 it wasn't worth the size portion and didn't come with cream as advertised. The omelette was $18 and definitely not worth the price. I would have gone to the market for better value if not for the Hilton credit.

Had a very yummy dinner at the bar on Tuesday night. The bartender made recommendations for me and…read moreshe steered me right. I ordered the wagyu burger, truffle fries, a side of lemon aoili, and a side caesar. I'd definitely recommend it for dinner if you're staying at the canopy or even just in the area.