The Promised Land !…read more Phenomenal. Best pirogies on planet? Best potato pancakes in the universe? Sorry Baba but I think you just took second place. Wow. Tell the folks back home, this is the promised land calling!

Small quaint hole-in-the-wall place, with an intimate atmosphere and good food!…read more We got pierogis and kielbasa - the pierogis were yummy, although the kielbasa we didn't find worth it (a bit dry / overcooked). Service was friendly. If we're craving pierogis and are in the area, we'd likely go back!

First the food: my very favorite cuisine Mediterranean and they do it so well. The crispy…read moreeggplant is like nothing else: perfectly fried with a honey feta sauce. The dips and bread so good and the watermelon salad divine. Our server was so nice and perfect and the manager was friendly and accommodating. It's a beautiful restaurant with outside seating: fresh, airy, and inviting. I want to come here every week.

My partner and I were in the area and she heard about the $1/oyster deal, and so we obviously had…read moreto make a reservation. We were seated promptly and the vibes were really great since it was commencement weekend in Boston with several large parties celebrating the occasion. The passion martini was a great way to start the early evening dinner, followed by a dozen of their freshly-shucked oysters. We ordered a few other items: - Crispy Eggplant: definitely the highlight of the meal for us; the tempura-style fried eggplant slices with the creamy, tangy yogurt laced with something sweet (honey?), and then topped with cheese - Fattoush Salad: nice and bright, nothing too spectacular about this, but definitely a nice hit of freshness there - Beef Shish Kebab: the meat was well seasoned, although I would say the portion seemed small for the price. - Manakish: flavorful and hot, and was a great way to soak up any of the remaining sauce and dressing from the other dishes Overall, would definitely come back for the oysters and the eggplant as a light meal with drinks before a larger meal someplace else later in the evening.

Ate here Friday night, just beating the rush. Nice table with an open window to the street. Great…read morefood we shared included the Bahn Mi, Shrimp Bao, garlic steak tips and Vietnamese egg rolls. Our server was super! Would definitely be back when in the area!

Came to Esmai's for an early dinner with my boyfriend and sat on the outdoor rooftop (we made a…read morereservation). The Highlights: Blush Hour cocktail & Shrimp baos: Easily a 10/10! Absolute must-trys. Calamari: Pretty good, but the sauce really made the dish. The Misses: The Pasta (2/10): Neither of us enjoyed this. The sauce was very watery and lacked flavor--it seemed like it relied on meat juices for flavor, but it just didn't work. Smash Burger: Just an average burger. Hard to mess up, but nothing to write home about. Vibe & Service: The rooftop ambience was nice with staff playing music on a speaker. Wait-staff were very attentive! A huge plus was the owner coming out to check on tables and joke around with guests! Note on space: Upstairs indoor seating seems okay for private events (there was a bridal shower happening while we were there), and downstairs has a classic sit-down/bar feel. Verdict: Total came out to $171 (including tip) for 4 drinks, calamari, baos, pasta, and a burger. If we return, we'd definitely stick to drinks, shrimp baos, and hanging out downstairs!

After a fun and fabulous night at Ryan Landry's gold dust orphans show up on the third floor we…read morewandered down to find the basement kitchen. Our first time around we almost left - the door is unmarked - but I'm glad we didn't. This is a place straight out of my Indiana childhood (where Poles and eastern Europeans were plentiful). All the food is homemade. From scratch. It's essentially the kitchen of the Lithuanian cultural organization, and feels a bit like being in a very friendly VFW. The president of the club came over to greet us and to make sure we felt at home. The regulars were sitting by the bar watching the Pats game. We had the stuffed cabbage and the kielbasa dinner. The borscht soup at the beginning was absolutely delicious. The evening and the meal were perfect in every way.

Looks like an office building. Ring the buzzer to get in, walk downstairs, big industrial door on…read morethe left. Bare bones restaurant, friendly service and absolutely outstanding authentic food. Reminds me of the stuff my grandmother makes.Order at the counter. Cash only. Weekends only. This place doesn't show up if you use Waze or Google Maps, type in the actual address. The best hidden gem in Southie! Can't wait to return!

It's a very cool restaurant tucked into a corner of Arlington. Really nice place. Happy crowd…read more nice ambiance.

Scutra is in an unassuming location in Arlington on a main road near some other businesses. Once…read moreyou step inside, you'll notice a classy but comfortable atmosphere. The staff are attentive and funny as well. Scutra's menu really impressed me with a broad cuisine consisting of italian pastas, steaks, seafood, and more. I honestly wished I could sample each entree! We started with the fried avocado hearts as an appetizer, which were wonderful and in a nice thick sauce too. We also ordered the lobster avocado tacos which were sublime. Then it was time for the main course, grilled medium rare maple hanger steak, cheddar mashed potatoes, and bacon wrapped haricot vert (green beans). It was bursting with flavor and the sauce was wonderful (maple anything will please me haha) and I got to try someone's rainbow trout with stuffing (including shrimp) which I also really enjoyed. Scutra comes highly recommended for repeat visits to try their diverse menu items, which I hope to do in the future!

Homemade Pasta dishes 28 to 32 dollars…read more Give me a break Pasta is still very cheap to make Plus the size of his dishes

I am not a huge pasta eater BUT since visiting Boston and being turned on to Bistro 5's Spaghetti…read moreChittara, I have been obsessed! I have to travel to Boston on my annual pilgrimage to eat at Bistro 5! Not only is the food amazing, the service is top notch and they always make me feel so welcome. The last 2 times I've gone, they were serving specialty menus BUT when they find out I've traveled from Austin just to eat the Spaghetti Chittara, they have made the dish especially for me (plus an extra one to take home!) Our waiter this time was Aaron, originally from Austin! He was incredible and made a point by calling us by our names and going above and beyond!! The only problem I have (well, 2 problems) are that I can't get it in Austin and I can't figure out how to reverse engineer it so it makes for an expensive dinner counting the travel expenses but well worth it!!

I was very excited to try Bingebowl because there's really not many places like this. I ordered a…read morebowl for lunch during the work week via a catering service. Due to this, I can't speak on the ambiance of the place, so this review is based on the food. The chicken was fantastic! Tender and moist. The sides offered tons a flavor depending on what you order. I got a little bit of everything just to try it all. Love that a lot of these sides are healthy for you. I'd definitely order my bowl again!

3.5 Stars. A nice foray into Moldovan food. I got the Taste of Moldova and the Savory Meat Pie. The…read morepork chunks in the Taste of Moldova were slightly chewy but still pretty tender for how large the pieces were. The dish could've used some type of sauce other than the sour cream though, texturally it was quite dry. The Savory Meat Pie was decent and a great size for the price. The Adjika Hot Sauce (only a hint of spice) definitely was needed for it. Unfortunately, the Pie wasn't heated fully through. The Compot Fruit Punch was perfectly sweet and fruity. Note that BingeBowl and Bikeeny Caffe are in the same establishment

I have been to Crystal number of times before Covid . It was a fun place ( live music) and pretty…read moredecent Russian food. Not enough of parking fora such a busy place though.

Arbat is fantastic. It's very authentic Russian- from the food, to the decor (which borders a bit…read moreon tacky but that's the style!), to the music, everything is pure Russian goodness. If I didn't know any better, I'd think I was in Russia being here- it reminds me of a lot of the standard banquet halls in Russia. I went recently for a friend's birthday party and I'm considering having my next birthday celebration here. The food is served banquet style and it is delicious- especially the shashlik and the potatoes mmm. The servers are super attentive, always stopping by to clear any empty plates or fill any empty pitchers with water or soda. Plus, from what I know, they allowed my friend (the birthday girl) to bring in her own alcohol There is a dance floor and music which is really karaoke style- there were three people (two girls and a guy) singing along to random hits (both Russian and international) -- I personally thought the music was fantastic, they played a lot of my favorites. Everyone has fun- young and old- dancing! There were little girls around age 2 dancing and old dedushka guys (grandpas) dancing too. If you're in the Russian community at all you're bound to run into someone you know here ;) which can always make it even more fun. Another friend of mine is having her birthday here in a few weeks and I am looking forward to returning!

A nice restaurant in the Bostonian hotel. I had mad reservations a week in advance and it seamed…read moreodd when I did not get a confirmation number. When we arrived clearly they did not take the info down. Lucky it was not busy and they could seat our 10 person party together. Service was very nice and the food was great. 20% tip is added for parties over 7 so look over your bill.

Chicken was extremely overcooked and not good. Menu is incorrect in various areas and you are not…read moreserved what you order... The server took a very long time to take order and brought incorrect food when serving. Definitely a GREAT bar and very good alcoholic drinks but not a great restaurant.... Food is average.. Also, play a Sox game instead of a soccer game....we are in Boston... The positive was the environment and the cleanliness.

We recently moved to Hingham and love sitting at the bar. Daryl is the best and goes above and…read morebeyond! Hoping he is still there as we haven't seen the last few weekend. His service is fantastic and the food is always excellent

Downtown hingham is a great area for an evening walk to see the harbor and then get some dinner…read more When we do we always do to Square cafe. In warmer weather there's a nice selection of outdoor dining but year round the bar and dining room offer an elevated feel. I recommend the bread along with dumplings as they are my two favorites while my wife found her most recent scallops dish to be excellent. Their drinks menu is substantial with a favorite of mine being their martini selection.