I recently visited Trade in Boston for a group dinner after a meeting. We were part of a large party, and the restaurant accommodated us in a private dining area with several tables. Trade has a trendy, energetic atmosphere, with dim lighting and music that gave the space more of a lounge or club-like feel. We visited on a Tuesday night, and while the music wasn't a problem for me, it may be something to keep in mind if you prefer a quieter dining experience. Because we had a preset menu, I didn't get to try the whole roasted branzino I had originally planned to order. However, the lamb meatballs were outstanding, and the pan-seared chicken was absolutely delicious. The other entrées, including the short rib and vegetarian option, also looked excellent. Even the dessert exceeded my expectations, the chocolate mousse-style cake was rich, smooth, and delicious. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Trade. The food was impressive, the atmosphere was fun and stylish, and I would definitely return, especially to try the branzino next time. read more

I came to Boston to celebrate my cousin's graduation and we had a dinner reservation here for 10 people. The space is absolutely stunning: high ceilings, dim lights, lots of natural colors and greenery. We got seated right away in this really cute table in the middle of the big dining room. Service was exceptional! I feel like our waiters went above and beyond to make the experience very special for us. They also really helped us with recommendations on how much to order for our table and what the best dishes to get were. For drinks we got a few bottles of white wine and I opted to get a lemonade which had cucumber and mint. It was so delicious and refreshing! We ended up getting an assortment of apps as well as mains for each person. I tried: - Dips and pita: assortment of 3 dips: spicy feta, tzaitziki, and fava dip. All were amazing but somehow the fava dip felt particularly good compared to others that I have had before. The pita came out warm and had a very nice flavor, like they toasted it lightly with a bit of olive oil. Super good to share! - Lamb meatballs: amazing! One of my favorite apps. The meatballs were tender without being crumbly, the lamb was flavorful without being gamey, and the tomato sauce added a perfect acidic/ sweet balance to the spices of the lamb. The touch of labneh on top also added a really delicate creamy balance. - Baked feta: literally amazing! The feta they use there is some of the best quality, creamiest feta I've had at a Greek restaurant. It was also not too salty. This came baked in a delicate layer of perfectly crispy phyllo, topped with a light drizzle of honey, roasted grapes, and olives. If I had known in advance how good this was, I may have actually asked for it as dessert. A table-wide favorite! - Caramelized carrots: another very solid dish. Perfectly caramelized carrots over a bed of dill yogurt. Really simple but good! - Eggplant salata: I'd probably skip this one next time. I was expecting a warm baked eggplant but this was cold and a bit difficult to eat since it came with the skin of the eggplant that was tough. The flavors were a bit flat but the presentation was definitely nice. - Whole branzino: usually comes with head and tail but we asked if we could have it deboned since we would be sharing between two. The two perfectly cooked fillets had a nice crispy skin and tender meat. The green herb dressing was perfectly tangy and complemented the mild white fish flavor very nicely, - Village salad: another hit for me! I'm usually not too impressed by "Greek" salads at places, however, they used such high quality product here, that it was impossible not to enjoy this. The feta was creamy and perfect, the peppers/tomatoes/cucumbers were so fresh, the olives and onions were not overpowering at all. It also came with a touch of capers which I have not seen before but really enjoyed. The olive oil they used felt 1A grade. Pretty filling and would recommend sharing. - Lamb chops: I stole a few bites from my husband's lamb chops which were perfectly cooked, tender, and had a generous amount of fat. The seasoning was amazing also though a bit salty for my taste. Not gamey at all! - Baklava: we thought this would be a traditional baklava but it was more like a reimagined baklava with some yogurt, pistachios, cranberry sauce, halva. While it has great textures, and nice healthy flavors, I think we were hoping for something a bit more traditional. Very big though so probably ideal if you have a larger group. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here! The ambiance was super cute and the food was good. This is a perfect place to have a big celebratory meal since the dishes are so shareable and the set up is sufficiently smart casual- formal without being over the top or stuffy. Would come back if I found myself in Boston! Definitely check them out if you have a chance. PS: forgot to photograph a few dishes but sharing what I have! read more

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Came here with a large group and this place did great!! Large venue with lots of seating and beautiful decor. SERVICE: Outstanding! The team here was super attentive and they handled our large group perfectly. FOOD: WOW! Everything came out very fresh and hot. We had a couple misunderstandings on the menu, but the food was great - so nothing to worry about. As you can see by the photos - the food also looked great! This is a great restaurant in the seaport area. Go give them a try!! read more

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Too expensive for the quality and flavor. The only thing that I enjoyed was the dessert. It was nice low light setting place, fit the fine dining category but the food just wasn't worth the price... read more

A bit loud so be ready. Pretty decor. Nice service. Enjoyed the menu options and our choices worked well. read more

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Food: All the apps we ordered were 11/10, but the chicken I felt was a little dry. I loved the carrots and eggplant dish! Also the chocolate tart could've been bigger. We only got half a slice. Like where was the other half. Service: Efficient and fast. Ambiance: The toilet seat was a little dirty for a high end restaurant and it was so loud outside on a Friday night. read more

Came for a work dinner, table of 9. I'm gluten free celiac and a colleague is dairy free. Very appreciative of the clearly labeled menu items. I had the appetizer of caramelized carrots with dill yogurt and cashews. It was absolutely delicious and gluten free! And I had the Grilled Lamb Chops with the lemon potatoes on the side (gluten free). I also enjoyed the mandarin mocktail! Really great service and delicious food! read more

Trade - Grilled Lamb Chops with the lemon potatoes on the side (gluten free). - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If I'm being honest, I don't think I'd bother going back to Trade. I really didn't think the food was that great, especially for the price. Nothing was objectively wrong with it, but just nothing special. However, I did enjoy the lamb... but I'll just about always like a good lamb dish, so I'm not sure if that's saying much. If you're going just after work, expect a pretty corporate crowd, especially given the location. I did appreciate the upscale vibes and the staff was very attentive. Maybe it's just not my taste, but I've honestly enjoyed the food more at some of the fast casual Greek spots like Cava and such. read more

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I attended a team dinner here while in town and I really enjoyed the experience. Trade offers quite a few Greek wines and we started with a Rosé that was wonderful. The table shared appetizers of baked feta in a phyllo dough, which I loved, and also cauliflower and eggplant. For my meal, I had the hanger steak with whipped spicy feta and crispy potatoes which was great. Everyone else seemed to really enjoy their meals. Service was prompt and friendly and the restaurant had a nice ambiance - while it was very busy, I will say it was very dark. They could use more lighting but maybe that's by design. read more

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Had a nice dinner at Trade - food was pretty good but it was very overpriced for the portion sizes. We got a series of apps as well as the vegetable moussaka. The moussaka was quite tasty although on the saltier side. The pita was standout - clearly freshly baked and very soft. The trio of dips was also really good - but only came with one pita (had to order a second to finish the dips) and pretty small amounts. The carrots were nicely cooked and flavored. Service was great, our waiter was specifically helpful in splitting checks as needed for a business dinner. read more

Just a few min walk from the train station! Trade had a nice interior and was quite spacious. We were seated right away without a reservation as we went at an in-between time (3:30PM). We got the dips and mezze spread and wine. The dips were fantastic and the pita was nice and fluffy! I'm glad they had authentic Greek wines on the wine list as well. I also got the Greek salad to-go and it was the original style (no lettuce) which was very refreshing read more

Trade - Dips - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Whoppa!! An absolutely wonderful experience at Trade for date night. An incredibly modern high-ceiling setting & ambiance, with delicious Mediterranean plates, exquisite wine pairings and cocktails. Their Dine Out Boston menu offered a wonderful variety of their menu items that you could pair with a lot of wines. Certainly a must try. With each menu item heavenly inspired by the deepest notions of the Greek way of life, you're bound to have a wonderful culinary experience at Trade. read more

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Usually when a place is dimly, you know it's going to be expensive, offer incredibly small portions and sometimes ultimately only offer decent dishes. Luckily, this place was dimly lit with great ambiance, had decent portion, and the dishes were incredibly enjoyable! It was suggested that we order lots of things to share. The charred carrots, broccolini, eggplant, octopus and calamari were my favorites. Service was fantastic and everyone made sure our large group was well looked after. Prices are on the steeper side but pretty worth it in my opinion. Drinks were good as well but had so much ice in them. Overall a superb spot for date night and group gatherings. read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant located in the financial district. This is a great place for a date night. We got the Pita & Méze Spreads to start out with. It came on this beautiful board with divots for the spread. The pita was light and refreshing combining well with the different flavored spreads. The Taziki spread was creamy and tangy. The chard eggplant had a umami and rich flavor. The whip feta was my favorite providing that fresh and zesty flavor. The spicy garlic shrimp was by far one of my favorite dishes. The shrimp itself was juicy and the sauce pairing was delicious. The staff was very kind and advised us to use the extra pita bread they brought to dip into the sauce of the shrimp. I could not stop snacking it was amazing. The Falafel Bulgur Pilaf has lots of veggies with different texture. Overall, I had a great experience read more

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A quick walk over from South Station, Trade was the perfect respite from long hours being cramped on an Amtrak train. Met my friends here for lunch after hopping off the train and appreciated the airy, natural lighting. Trade is a Greek/Mediterranean restaurant -- I loved being able to walk into a place with soothing ambience, offered water and a place to sit and unwind. The attention to detail (fishing nets being used as decor for overhead lighting over the booths) was a special touch. Seemed like it catered to the working lunch crowd and commuters. John, the GM, was so welcoming and the staff here were all amazing! Really appreciated the warm hospitality. We ordered several dishes to share and enjoyed them all. Kudos to Chef Jody Adams. Deliciousness in each bite and lovely presentation. The price point was on the higher side, but seemed about par for the area. We especially enjoyed the pita (which they make fresh in-house) + mèze spread (the charred eggplant was phenomenal), village salad (refreshing!) and mushroom pizzette. The lemon chicken was also very good, but on the smaller portion side for an entree. Drinks were also refreshing -- the rosé and Aphrodite's Tears did not disappoint. Such a great experience! Thank you, Trade for kicking off a weekend in Boston on a good note! read more

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Wonderful food and drinks. Service was very good. We sat at a two top table, but before our reservation sat at the bar which was nice. We started off with the Pita bread with Taziki, Spicy whipped feta, and eggplant. All were very good. We then got the Lamb Pastitsio, that béchamel sauce was amazing. Lamb was tender with great flavor. Shockingly more filling than it looked. The falafel bowl was delicious and the yam base with the chickpeas was great. read more

Trade - Pita & Méze Spreads - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We had a wonderful meal at Trade! The service was top notch, and the drinks were fantastic. The dining room is nice and elegant but, fair warning, the lighting is very dim. It's not much of an issue but be prepared when it comes time for looking at the menu. I had the branzino. It was one of the best fish dishes I've ever ordered. The skin was crispy, the meat was tender, and the chimichurri was a perfect pairing. Get a little bite of the tender lemon potato with a forkful and it's heaven. My wife has been raving about her moussaka and my SIL shared a bite of her lamb shank. It was so rich and had an incredible depth of flavor. Shout out to John for making us feel at home. read more

Trade - Amazing Roasted Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food and cocktails - sat at the bar during tech week in Boston. Fast service, great vibes, nice way to spend a 2 hour lunch!

Great spot for after-work business meetups! The ambiance is modern, clean, and welcoming. Drinks are creative, and well-crafted. read more

Trade - Seating Area - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

From a vegetarian perspective, trade is good for apps and drinks, but they only have one vegetarian entree. I personally don't like eggplant either, so this was a little tricky. You can def mix and match some apps and sides to make up a meal though. The service was good and it is very pretty inside! read more

Work dinner with a table of 8. Very cool vibe inside with amazing lighting and cool tables and seating. Music was a bit loud but nice choice of mood music, upbeat vibes type. Service was outstanding. Great cocktails and decent beer list. Appetizers were delish. Had the grilled carrots, burratta, and hummus dip plate. Nitrate was awesome as were the carrots. For entrees around the table looked amazing. Some had the scallops, lamb chops, and Branzino. I had the beef Wellington which was amazing. Desserts we ordered the donuts. Everything looked and tasted amazing. Top notch service and food experience. Definitely recommend. read more

Trade - Beef Wellington. Amazing. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Trade was awesome -- great food, a really fun atmosphere, and everything we ordered was spot on. The staff was friendly and attentive without hovering, which made the whole night feel easy. Definitely one of those Boston spots I'd happily go back to. read more

What a fine dining experience here today! We had made dinner reservations and were seated promptly. Muwonge, our server was a delight. His was attentive, friendly and polite. We had some dietary restrictions and he took great care of it. We ordered octopus for our appetizers and a salad and swordfish entree'. The octopus was the best I ever had. It was cooked to perfection and it had no fishy smell whatsoever. So fresh and delicious. The swordfish with the harissa-pepper sauce was finger licking good and was presented well. The winter salad had a lot of citrus flavor and sweetness from the fruit to balance. John, the manager came to check on us a couple of times, made sure we were enjoying our meals. What a fine place! The food, the service and the ambiance is a glowing 5! read more

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Food was amazing. A bit on the pricey side. Excellent service and excellent ambience. We tried four different appetizers and enjoyed all of them. The lamb meatballs were light and flavorful. Zucchini and buds very good. Pan Fried Chicken in lemon caper sauce was delicious. And the lemon potatoes were great. Highly recommend! read more

Trade in Boston, Massachusetts is a stylish and beautiful Mediterranean restaurant led by co-owner and James Beard Award-winning Chef, Jody Adams. We love a female chef. This is an easy-shareable spot. Almost every dish is shareable. The restaurants is inspired by the Greek way of life of fostering relationships, building conversations and connections over the sharing of plates. -website Every dish seemed like it had a meaning. All dishes we tried were rich in flavor and had a connection with Mediterranean cuisine. My group enjoyed the crispy calamari, burrata, hummus and pita, spinach pizzette, and then I had the tuna and rice bowl as my entree. We went for a non-drinking lunch but I must say something about the cocktails at this spot. The cocktails are fantastic and the bar is elegant and beautiful. Just a suggestions. No big deal! On fire halloumi cheese. read more

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Food is great. Over priced. Presentation is good too. Friendly but the server wasn't very attentive. Managers weee nice to check on us. Fun and great place to eat and hang out. read more

Trade - Tomahawk swordfish - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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For Dine Out Boston, I had the pleasure of trying out Trade, a greek restaurant serving complex flavors in all of their courses as well as their drinks! The feta in the salad had an amazing texture and the charred carrots had such a unique sweet and tart flavor, coming from fried parsnips, cashews, orange blossom honey, and dill labneh. I could NOT stop eating pita with this sauce after finishing the carrots!!! The pita and meze came with spicy whipped feta and charred eggplant but its pairing with the tzatziki was of course my favorite! The steak came with cripsy smashed potatoes, mushroom, "horta" sautéed greens, and more charred carrot The sorbet had a light and refreshing flavor to end the meal Overall, I had a wonderful time here at Trade and definitely recommend visiting here for a special occassion including a great wine selection and authentic greek flavors‼ read more

Trade - Village Salad, charred carrots, Pita & Mze - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came here with a colleague on a work trip without a reservation and they were so accommodating about squeezing us in despite a busy night. The food was incredible! I most loved the baked feta in phyllo, but the falafel burger pilaf and village salad (their take on a classic Greek salad) were also delicious. My only complaint would be the very dark lighting that wasn't ideal for a work dinner or Yelp photos (but maybe I'm just getting old). read more

Trade - Baked Feta in Phyllo - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went here for valentines day. I really would describe this restaurant as sexy. The lighting is very low and there are a lot of tables for two that only have one small light between the two of you, which encourages conversation. I thought the food was very good. I really enjoyed the octopus and they had a special white wine which was a santorini assyritko wine and it was lovely. Im looking forward to coming back here! I would say the flatbread is super small really not worth ordering unless you're sharing it as a starter read more

Trade - Feta and Hummus Pita & Mze - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is very swanky and beautifully decorated. The feta app was so amazing and their steaks were also a big hit. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my allergies. read more

this was our first time at trade and I was SO impressed. the service was great, the ambiance is perfect for date night, and the food was awesome. We started with aphrodite's tears and the espresso martini and we loved both drinks. the steak was cooked perfectly and everything was so fresh. light, but filling! we will definitely be back and keep this in our date night rotation. read more

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Rarely do I just hand out a perfect 5/5 however Trade, one of the Boston's finest Greek joint is definitely an exception to this. I was celebrating my friends anniversary. Great cozy, inviting, warm upscale ambience. The restaurant had olive trees which gave a touch of nature right in the heart of the bustling city. Drinks were strong and good. We ordered everything that was vegetarian on the menu. I was actually surprised to see so many vegetarian options. Some of my favorites were Pomegranate Glazed Eggplant, Falafel Bulgar Pilafc, Spanakopita Flatbread, and fried cauliflower. The food was so tasty; it was extremely well seasoned and cooked perfectly. All the sauces were delicious. The presentation was outstanding. The staff is extremely friendly. They do charge 3% fee to the overall bill excluding the gratuity/tax which is a bit off putting . The service is a bit slow and even though the drinks took a long time to come; considering everything was so amazing we overlooked the long wait. I will definitely be returning on my next trip to Boston! read more

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Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. This restaurant rivals any 5 star restaurant in NYC. AMAZING food and service. They do not have a kids menu but they are so accommodating to families. Voula is amazing, she got my super hungry family and I seated at 10:30 pm. She was so sweet about it too. We loved this restaurant so much we ate there twice . Highly recommend their lamb meatballs and the Dubai cheesecake, read more

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Let's start off that the ambiance in there was superb. The music was nice and not too loud, it is very dim and romantic. The service was absolutely incredible. Our server was very attentive and guided us well in good food choices. The food was by far the star of the show. Everything was absolutely delicious. They served us homemade pita that was both crisp but soft on the inside and warm. Overall, great experience!! read more

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Trade was amazing! I went with colleagues and enjoyed the ambiance! The servers were very attentive. Because we had a party of 24 we had a preset menu. The pita bread platter had spicy feta, charred eggplant and tzatziki! I had Calamari for my starter, and the roasted peppers were an extra treat! I also had the Prime Lamb Chops for my main and enjoyed them and the summer vegetable briam! For desert we had a strawberry chocolate, coffee dessert. I can't remember the name of it, but the flavors blended well and it was not too rich. read more

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Casual chic dining space in the financial district. Food and service are consistently good. The menu offerings have more of a Greek tilt now, vs 3-4 years ago, but still good. I had the lamb pie this time- chunky pieces of stewed lamb encased in filo pastry and a layer of thinly sliced potatoes - not my favorite but it was pretty good. The Pinot noir was outstanding though- mellow, smooth, dry. read more

Trade - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I haven't written a review in a long time but after my experience last night I cannot help myself. Trade is officially my favorite restaurant in Boston! I cannot believe it has taken me this long to go! Everything from the ambiance, service and food were 20/10! Mohammed was our waiter and I cannot even begin to express how great he was. He was accommodating, gave fantastic recommendations, and kept the drinks/water flowing. At one point we had another person join us last minute so we had to move tables and he was so patient with us! Especially considering we had already had a few drinks at that point. For the food we started with the mezze & pita, lamb arancini and octopus. Holy shit those dips and pita. I could have had 100 pieces of that pita!! The lamb arancini were huge and delicious. The octopus though...I wish I got a second order of it. I can't remember what it was served on top of, I think it was a pea puree. Regardless, the octopus was grilled perfectly and whatever it was on top of was delicious as well! For my main I had the herb crusted lamb chops. I thought the lamb would be the highlight of the dish...don't get me wrong they were amazing but honestly the arrowhead cabbage was out of this world! I never thought I would love a veggie side so much. Since we decided we weren't ready to leave and apparently had no concept of how full we actually were we finished with the chocolate cake. We jokingly asked for an extra large piece and they delivered. Imagine the ideal chocolate cake and that is what we had! Overall, I will be dreaming of this meal for a long time and cannot wait to go back!! read more

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Went to Trade for a birthday celebration. The vibes are extremely cozy and warm & there are tons of large round tables that are great for groups. The food is delicious (especially apps and desserts) and the plating is pretty. Service was amazing from start to finish -- our server Javier was friendly and the other support staff worked together like a well-oiled machine. Would definitely return here again. read more

We hosted our wedding reception at Trade this a couple of weeks ago, and our guests are still raving about it! The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all spectacular. I worked closely with Inna, the Event Sales Manager, who was incredibly patient and responsive to my many questions. Voula, the GM, was also fantastic to work with. ​Beyond the event itself, my family and friends visited Trade throughout the weekend prior to the wedding and were consistently met with world-class hospitality. Everything was set up perfectly and executed exactly as we envisioned. I cannot recommend Trade enough for your next event--you won't regret it!" read more

There are so many positives about Trade. I'll start with the ambience which is classy, dimly lit with indoor plants added a charm to it. The servers were really friendly and knowledgeable. They explained the menu really well and gave excellent recommendations. We ordered Aphrodite's tears cocktail which is Mathilda liquor based drink and was utterly refreshing. My wife ordered a flight of Greek brandy's and liquor and she loved Mathilda liquor the most. In terms of food, baked feta was delicious and glazed eggplant was good as well. We also ordered pita mze as well and no complaints. Overall a nice date place, highly recommended and would visit again. read more

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