The Best New Restaurants in Boston This Season

Boston’s food scene keeps growing with new places to try. Recently, a few new spots have opened up, giving people more options for casual meals, as well as nicer places for special nights out. These new openings add fresh flavors and experiences, making Boston an even more exciting city for food lovers.

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Housed in the historic 1887 Allston Depot, Hobson’s is a lively spot with everything you could want, from live music to plenty of TVs for sports fans. The menu has crowd-pleasers like smoked wings, signature pizzas topped with Italian sausage, cherry peppers, and fontina, fresh oysters, and smash burgers.

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Matria offers a welcoming experience with its cozy ambiance, warm lighting, and one of Boston's best waterfront views. This restaurant celebrates the rich, diverse flavors of Italy’s Piedmont region, inviting guests on a culinary journey through Northern Italy’s traditions. Led by Head Chef Jeffrey Bianchi, Matria blends Italian classics with innovative touches inspired by the Alpine foothills and the Italian Riviera.

Start with Fresh Baked Focaccia with rosemary and roasted tomato, or indulge in Vitello Tonnato, a Piedmont-style veal with capers and tonnato sauce. Matria also features handmade pasta dishes, including Agnolotti del Plin, a veal and short rib pasta, and Seafood Tagliatelle with clams and mussels.

Main courses include items like Pan-Seared Scallops with pancetta, Oven-Roasted Branzino with lemon and pine nuts, and Eggplant Milanese with burrata and San Marzano tomatoes. Steak lovers can choose from an array of options like the 26oz Porterhouse or a 44oz Westholme Tomahawk, which comes with two sauces and sides for sharing.

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To finish, try classic Italian desserts like Tiramisu or Affogato, bringing an authentic Italian ending to the meal. Matria's thoughtfully crafted menu and elegant setting make it a great dining destination for those looking to explore Italian cuisine with a modern twist.

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Taco Azul brings a fresh take on Mexican classics to Boston, blending a love for tacos with an emphasis on authentic ingredients and flavors. Known for its daily-made blue corn tortillas and chips, Taco Azul highlights the essence of maiz azul (blue corn) and agave azul (blue agave), the core of their dishes and drinks. Their margaritas are crafted with 100% blue agave tequila, delivering a rich and authentic taste. Inspired by a blue whale tail spotted off the coast of Mexico, Taco Azul embraces its namesake color, creating a welcoming spot for everything from casual lunches to lively nights out.

The Vermilion Club is a contemporary chophouse located in the heart of Downtown Boston at The Connector in Winthrop Center. Chef John Fraser brings a modern twist to traditional steakhouse dishes, with a menu focused on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant’s design, created by Thomas Juul-Hansen, features custom furniture and lighting that set a sophisticated, vibrant tone for any occasion, whether for a casual drink or a special night out.

The menu combines Mediterranean influences with classic steakhouse flavors. Highlights include dry-aged meats, fresh fish, shellfish, and vegetable dishes. Be sure to try the Three-Way Tartare or the Roasted Canoe-Cut Bone Marrow. The Veal Chop Pizzaiola stands out as a creative fusion of Italian tradition and innovation.

The cocktail program, led by Amy Racine, offers over 70 drinks, from updated classics to pre-Prohibition favorites. For dessert, you can enjoy large-format treats like the Caramelized Puff Pie or Truffled Phyllo with brie and truffle honey.

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The Eaves is a creative Vietnamese restaurant located at 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143. Opened by chef Vincenzo Le and Duong Huynh, who are also behind the popular Cambridge restaurant Cicada, The Eaves offers a unique dining experience that mixes Vietnamese flavors with New England influences.

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The restaurant features an ever-changing menu with dishes like duck confit dumplings, shrimp vermicelli salad, and lemongrass ginger clams. The cozy, quirky space, which was once an under-utilized storage area, now hosts a vibrant atmosphere with a mix of eclectic decor and a lively playlist.