Best Cozy Restaurants in East Boston

220 restaurants available nearby

1. The Red Fox

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 50 times today

The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.

2. South End Buttery

4.5

Awesome(2387)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 46 times today

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

3. Riccardo's

4.4

Awesome(2694)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 51 times today

Riccardo's Ristorante is a family run business in the North End of Boston, across from Paul Revere's House. It has been recognized by local and national known food critiques as one of the best authentic Italian Restaurants in Boston. Now being run by Richie Jr., Riccardo's has the same fine standards and quality of food as always. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood Ricardo's never skimps on portions. Come and visit. Renew your love for Riccardo's.

4. Prima

4.7

Exceptional(719)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 117 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

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5. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6355)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 192 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

6. Ciao Roma

4.7

Exceptional(1023)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 44 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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7. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(330)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlestown

Booked 65 times today

Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go. Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, housemade corned beef hash, and refreshing and creative cocktails! Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

8. Forcella

4.7

Exceptional(934)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 20 times today

Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.”The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, ribeye, round out the menu.

9. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1749)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 73 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

10. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(5991)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 125 times today

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

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5.0
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Excellent Food. Excellent Service. Excellent Atmosphere.
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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
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South End ButteryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South End
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food and service. We went on a gluten free Monday due to my wife’s celiac disease. Gluten free or not, the food was fantastic.
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PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
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Kathyvip
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Super fun girls' night out. Loved the vibe. Food and service were both excellent. Music and conversation are noisy so be prepared. Will come again!
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San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Busy but great vibe. Food was excellent, service was great. Will definitely be back.
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220 restaurants available nearby

1. The Red Fox

2. South End Buttery

3. Riccardo's

4. Prima

5. Trattoria Il Panino

6. Ciao Roma

7. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

8. Forcella

9. Krasi

10. Bricco

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