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Boston: Restaurants

With Boston's emergence as a first-class culinary destination, innovative and excellent restaurants are popping up everywhere. But don't get so caught up in the latest and greatest that you overlook restaurants that have stood the test of time.

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Anna's Taqueria
Locals know the country’s best burritos and quesadillas are ordered at the counter of this unassuming chain.
mexican

Casa Romero
If there’s no space on the warm-weather patio, enjoy the city’s best upscale Mexican cuisine on the tile-topped...
mexican

Dolce Vita
A classic menu, reasonable prices, and a genial host set it apart from the other Italian eateries in the neighborhood.
italian

Sel de la Terre
Acclaimed French brasserie where every meal begins with what’s widely considered the best bread in Boston.
french

The Butcher Shop
You could take your slab of beef to go, but those who linger at this cozy charcuterie are rewarded with sublime beef-centric...
charcuterie

Clio
This elegant, white-tablecloth eatery located on upscale Commonwealth Avenue takes its direction from highly regarded...
smart splurge | french | notable chef | american

Grill 23
The clubby atmosphere keeps the men coming, but women also love the award-winning wine list and prime cuts of meat served with...
steakhouse

Salt
Sam Hayward (owner and chef) and his wife welcome guests into their cozy Cambridge bistro as if it’s an extension of...
smart splurge | french | notable chef | organic