Italian Restaurants

A dining area with a long wooden table surrounded by pink upholstered chairs featuring black zebra patterns. The walls have large botanical murals in muted tones, and three ornate crystal chandeliers hang from the dark ceiling. The floor has a geometric patterned tile, and there are two small wall sconces with warm lighting on the mural wall. A large mirror with floral details is visible on the right side.
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Bambola and the Girl Next Door Bring Date-Night Glam to the Seaport

The Seaport’s latest nightlife destination is a sister act. Please, welcome to the stage: Bambola and the Girl Next Door, who made their double-headlining debut […]

By Nathan Tavares
Outdoor seating area with cushioned wooden chairs and a sofa around a wooden coffee table set with plates of food and drinks, overlooking a waterfront with boats and city buildings in the background.
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The New East Boston Restaurant Doing Southern Italian Coastal

Seaside spritzes, grilled meat skewers, fried mozzarella with anchovy dipping sauce—and a panoramic view of the Boston skyline. That’s the promise of La Tavernetta, a […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A large pan of seafood paella featuring shrimp, mussels, clams, and rice garnished with herbs. The pan has a brass handle and is set on a table with a patterned chair in the background.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for April 2026

As Boston teeters somewhere between Fool’s Spring and Second Winter, swinging wildly from 60-degree days to 35, one thing is constant: There are tons of […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Several people are gathered around a table eating tacos and drinking margaritas.
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Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in the Fenway

Where there’s a will to eat, there’s a Fenway. Whether you’re hanging around before the Sox hit the field or just looking to run the […]

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What to Eat at Willie’s, Now Open on Beacon Hill

At first glance, the menu at Willie’s—new from BCB3 Hospitality (Somaek, Zurito, more)—could be mistaken for Italian-American: burrata, meatballs, pizza, pasta. But look further and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
A plate with a serving of roasted chicken accompanied by sautéed broccolini and roasted carrots, all drizzled with a light brown sauce. The dish is presented on a beige, oval ceramic plate with a rustic background featuring green herbs.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for March 2026

As we dig out of February’s snowstorms, March offers tons of intriguing new restaurant openings to soothe our winter-weary souls. We’re back with our monthly […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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The Most Beautiful Restaurants in Greater Boston

We get it: If you didn’t capture the perfect photos and videos of your dinner, did it really exist? A pretty plate is great; a […]

Two rectangular trays of Detroit-style pizza, one topped with melted cheese and herbs, the other with a green herb sauce and red seasoning. A tray with fried chicken wings, a sandwich with a pretzel bun and a pickle spear, and two drinks—one garnished with a dried citrus slice and the other with fresh mint and cranberries—are also visible on a marble surface.
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We’re Excited About These 2026 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings

This year is full of intriguing local restaurant openings: a jam-packed food hall near MIT, Peruvian-Chinese cuisine and live music in Back Bay, a cocktail […]

A wooden table set with a variety of dishes and drinks, including a plate of gnocchi with sauce, a bowl of pasta with greens and cheese, a steak garnished with roasted garlic and herbs, a salad, and toasted bread. There are also three cocktails: a green martini, a red drink with a garnish, and a creamy cocktail with an orange peel. A glass of red wine and a small dish of bread with butter are also present. A large vase with green leafy plants is on the left side of the table. The background shows a restaurant setting with chairs and tables.
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A Massive Suburban Italian Restaurant Is Reborn

How does a suburban mainstay keep things fresh after over a decade? Rebrand, renovate, and double down on private events. Burlington’s Tuscan Kitchen reopens on […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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10 Great Boston Date-Night Ideas

Whether you’re planning a first date or keeping things exciting after a decade of marriage, or anything in between, Greater Boston’s got plenty of fun […]

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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for February 2026

February is here: We have James Beard semifinalists to celebrate and loads of exciting restaurant openings on the horizon—and plenty of great just-opened spots to […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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Where to Eat near Boston’s TD Garden

When you’re heading to TD Garden, you’re probably spending some time in Boston’s West End, and you’re probably looking for pre- or post-event dining. Sure, […]

Overhead view of an herb-covered whole roasted fish with vermicelli next to a plate of seared scallops and a plate of crawfish and noodles.
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Here Are the 2026 James Beard Semifinalists in New England

It’s time again for the start of the James Beard Foundation’s annual, months-long awards process for restaurants and chefs. Now in its 36th year, the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two pieces of tuna nigiri with a drop of an herb garnish sit on a white plate.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for January 2026

New year, new restaurants. Settle in with a decadent mug of hot chocolate, and we’ll fill you in on what’s new and exciting in the […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
Two hands hold a saucy, crispy fried chicken sandwich, topped with pickles, over a pile of tater tots.
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Where to Eat in Greater Boston for December 2025

It’s the end of the year, and there’s much dining to be done, whether that’s squeezing in a luxurious weekday holiday lunch between work and […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal