My family and I went to Carmelina's yesterday to celebrate my mother's birthday--I had made the…read morereservation nearly two months in advance. We received excellent service from Nick and the entire team. For appetizers, we ordered the calamari, burrata with tomatoes, and carpaccio, all of which were outstanding; the bread they serve was also wonderful. Beyond the beautiful setting, the atmosphere was great, too. Then we ordered our main courses: lobster ravioli, rollati pasta, *pesce* pistachio, carbonara, and *brasato*. It was a true gastronomic experience--everything was of the highest quality and expertly prepared. What impressed me most was that there were only two people in the kitchen. I would recommend this place to anyone as the best Italian food I've ever had in Massachusetts.

Food was amazing and the staff were very helpful and attentive…read more If you want to enjoy dinner at Carmelina's the minute you know you are heading to Boston-make a reservation! Bring your appetite and enjoy every bite!

Food was amazing. Service was top notch. Cozy for family…read more Charming and can't wait to go again.

Pros: *Huge portions - seriously, we had a LOT of leftovers…read more *Showed up without a reservation on a Saturday night, ended up waiting less than 30 mins for a table *Good service, very friendly staff *Complimentary bread with olive oil and garlic dipping plate! Cons: *Overpriced for the quality - however I will say we did NOT get the homemade pasta, probably should have but it's an additional $4 on an already $25 pasta dish. *Presentation of the food was overall messy in my opinion. The pasta dish looked like it was aggressively plopped all together into the plate, and sauce was almost coming off of the side of the plate of heaping pasta. *Unsexy lighting. Went here for a date night, and although the tables were intimate and tucked away, the bright white light was noooot a cute look for a date night. *Fruit flies would not leave us alone Would potentially come back, to try the homemade pasta!

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.

AMAZING omg best GF bakery/cafe experience. Very popular and line was out the door the entire time,…read morewe waited quite a bit but the food was worth it. The chocolate pistachio brioche is a must. It is divine. would've had a second but they were sold out by the time I got back in line (we were there later in the afternoon) seating was limited with how many people were there but was turning over quickly enough for those who wanted to dine in to find a seat. they must've had 10+ staff working behind the counter nonstop to fill the volume of orders of those in line + online preorders which was seriously impressive. otherwise we shared 2 sandwiches - chipotle turkey and chicken bacon ranch and enjoyed both. Will definitely be returning next time in town. 10/10, 5 stars!

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!

We stopped at Café Bonjour for breakfast on our first morning in Boston and had a lovely experience…read moreoverall, particularly when it came to the service and location. We arrived just as the restaurant was opening and were surprised to see how busy it already was at 7:00 a.m.! The café had a charming, distinctly French atmosphere, reminiscent of cafés we've visited in France, right down to hearing patrons chatting in French. It certainly added to the ambiance! Since we arrived early, we were seated immediately at a cute window table, perfect for watching the city come to life. Over the next few days, we walked past several times and noticed people lining up for tables, so we were especially glad we had beaten the crowds. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter was attentive and efficient, bringing water promptly, taking our order quickly, and delivering our food in what felt like no time at all. We ordered lattes, French toast, and a Croque Madame. The French toast came topped with fresh blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and banana slices. While it was a satisfying breakfast, the dish itself was fairly ordinary. I would have preferred brioche-style French toast for a richer texture, and the maple syrup was already poured over the top. Having it served on the side would have been a nice touch, allowing guests to control the amount. I also wasn't entirely sure the syrup was pure maple syrup. The Croque Madame was enjoyable as well, though neither dish was particularly memorable. Overall, Café Bonjour is a great spot for its convenient location, charming French café atmosphere, and friendly, efficient service. While the food was good enough for breakfast, it wasn't necessarily the highlight of our visit. I would come back again to try their pastries, or crêpes. I'd recommend arriving early to avoid the lines and enjoy a relaxed start to your day exploring Boston!

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.

Man this place went downhill. Came here maybe like 4 years ago, had a 5 star review. I came back…read morelike a couple of months ago and the was terrible. My dumplings were still frozen on the inside, the beef dish I ordered tasted like it came out of a can and the dessert was stale. The drink was also terrible, like wtf happened?? Did the staff and kitchen stop caring? It was honestly night and day from years ago to today.

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.