Restaurants in Allston

“Nice atmosphere and great staff. Decided to try the signature mac & cheese with short rib but was disappointed. The mac*cheese was way too soupy for my taste and the short rib, while flavorful was overcooked and not tender.”

“The food is excellent and the staff are extremely friendly. My favorite dish is the Isshindo ramen - the broth, noodles, egg and pork are delicious - you can’t go wrong ordering this! I highly recommend giving this place a try :)”

“Decided to walk through Allston on a grody, misty afternoon and look for some food. Walked in by chance and at my SO’s insistence that we give it a look. I loved everything about the aesthetic, and enjoyed the soft music playing in the background. Being able to choose the ingredients I wanted - knowing they were organic and that they looked more than delicious raw...that was the absolute best part. The gentleman at the front was supremely helpful and answered any question thrown at him - by anyone in the shop. The price was more than worth the amount of food received, and the care extended to us as guests was wonderful. I absolutely would recommend anyone to give this a try. Don’t hesitate to ask a question, you will definitely get an answer. :)”

“I really love super 88 food connection, it's a staple place food is delicious only four vendors left but food is good customer service 👍. Is great we need to support this place more. Thank you nd u have super 88 supermarket for your other goodies. Hopefully they will bring more vendors here. Court is quite nd you can enjoy your food.”

“Another wonderful family lunch today! Thank you Chris and the Carlo’s Cucina family. My second visit in three weeks. We’ll definitely be back! My new favorite dining spot on my visits to Allston, from the Cape. 👍🍽️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mark N.”

“Best Korean restaurant in town. Period. Have been coming to Soulongtang almost every month since 2020. Quality has not changed at all since then. Will always come back for the Kalbitang soup!! 😋”

“For spicy lovers, Gamjatang and Shrimp Papaya Salad are recommended! Must try!!!”

“Ate at the new location in Allston last night with a friend and the food there was amazing! Excellent fresh bread, lentil soup, and wrap. Service was generally good with a few hiccups.”

“I believe the owner or the manager is the sweetest person! Offer hair ties and aprons, the broth (mala especially is legit) and so so tasty! All the meats are amazing and loved that it was 20% off after 10p”

“Spontaneously chose place after my graduation. First time being here. Party of 10 and we all enjoy ourselves, and the food. Our servers were friendly and organized. Definitely a place reserved for celebrations, our bill was over $600.

Side note: if they had a buffet style, One Price all you can eat, it would be realistic to come here more often. I like a balance between quality and practicality. The quality was good, but not practical on a consistent basis due to the high (accumulative) prices. Everything is priced individualy and separately, including the broth. This can add up quickly. Hope this helps!”

“My go to Indian takeout spot. Food is delicious and they make it extremely fast. Whenever I go pick up, all the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. Note that this isn’t a sit down place, but highly highly recommend for takeout!”

“The food was very authentic and everything we ordered was really, really tasty! The staff and owner were so kind and even treated us to their milk tea which was also really good! The service was also very fast and we highly recommend!!!”

“This is honestly my favorite place! The two owners are always so kind and welcoming, and they make every visit feel special. The food is absolutely delicious, the portions are generous, and everything is always fresh and clean. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get.

I truly hope the two owners stay here for many, many years because this place has become my go-to spot. Highly recommend! ❤️”

“Delicious authentic food, very friendly staff. Def worth it!”

“Absolutely love it here! Been here 3 times and love how many options there are - the price is good and they're very friendly. You order from a pad with pictures which makes ordering easy! Portions are great size too”

“100% recommend! So good and a cute little place to eat at as well. Drinks are good and the donuts are unlike anything else I’ve ever had!!!”

“I'm glad I gave Hopewell another chance - the outdoor dining is so nice! I had a poor experience here years ago so was hesitant to return, but gave the outdoor dining a shot and was pleasantly surprised!

The chicken sandwich was banging, chip dip is awesome. Good cocktails. Not terribly priced either. I'll def be back - glad we have at least two solid outdoor options on Comm ave for the summer.”

“We are the Harvard Korean Association (HKA), a group of undergraduate Korean-American students at Harvard. For one of our major events involving Korean-Americans across the school, Seoul Topokki was our catering of choice. 사장님 was so kind and helpful in supporting us and the food was of course so delicious. A lot of the students rated this some of the best Korean food they’ve had in the area, and many of us hadn’t had such good authentic Korean food since leaving home. Seoul Topokki remains our students’ favorite food places and we are so happy we spent all our food budget here!! Thank you Seoul Topokki!”

“Pretty good pizza with many options for slices as well as takeout. Lots of sides and options other than pizza.

Friendly and patient staff. Service was fast and would 100% visit again!

Two tables inside that seat 3 each. You'll probably do takeout here.

Parking can be tough. No restrooms that we saw.”

“I’ve been going to Charlie’s for years with my wife and it is our number one neighborhood go to. Charlie is the best, undefeated customer service and he takes the time to know many of his guests. The food is great with a huge variety 5/5 ! Would recommend”

“This place is fantastic! I had a solo lunch and enjoyed the chicken rice with ginger sauce and a side of broth. The whole dining experience was just 30 minutes. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. I’ll be back again, for sure.”

“Generous portions for cheap! They give a lot of rice which fills you up, but a decent portion of main dish (I got pork and tofu). The main dishes are a bit oily, but they taste very good. The pork had a decent amount of lean meat as well as fatty, which is good. I wish the tofu had a little more taste, but it was still good. Food came very quickly. The soup it came with was too salty though, tasted like salt water. Everything here was around $12 which is a good deal! Recommend for a quick but filling meal.”

“Great atmosphere, friendly service, and AMAZING food. We drove an hour to try it, and are already making excuses to come back to try the delicious sounding brunch menu.”

“is the best ever ice crem a had in my life”

“Great experience this afternoon. Sat outside and the service was great. The food was delicious! We had a flat bread and two pita wrapped sandwiches. The freshly made pita bread is delicious! Looking forward to going back!”

“I ordered two times from their catering menu to feed a crew of about 12-18 people and they were perfect! They were eager to accommodate dietary restrictions, provide utensils, and work around our schedule. The food was great and fed all of us well with leftovers (about 3 trays easily feeds 15+ people with extra.) Everyone loved the food and their great prices helped me stay on budget!”

“1st time. It was great. Good food!!!! Well packaged. Driver was so polite. I will order again from them ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“This has to be my top 2 ramen shops! The broth was so rich yet not too salty, perfect balance. The ramen noodles are perfectly chewy.

I also loved their appetizers! Best of all, they have an app so I can rack up points for perks! Students can even get up to 20% off!

The service was excellent and ambiance minimalist and clean.”

“I order the 6 choice vegetarian mala pot for pick up and I got enough for 3 separate meals! Very happy with the price (about $13) and quality and quantity of food. Tofu and noodles were part of the 6 and this was very filling.”

“A hidden gem is what it is.

I was craving for some clay pots and
came across this restaurant walking along the street and decided to dine in here. It ended up terrific! It’s a family style restaurant and food was surprisingly delicious!

I ordered rice noodle and the staff recommended add an egg in it and it’s so good.

Service is also great.

I’ll 100% recommend to anyone! Super authentic food.”

“A gem of a Korean restaurant. Absolutely delicious food, generous portions with fresh ingredients. The food is ready in a very short time. Also great for take out when you don't want to cook. Perillas has become my husband's go to and favorite meal. We are very grateful for such high quality food in our neighborhood.”

“Coffee Turco has great coffee with rich, authentic flavor and a cozy atmosphere. The pastries and snacks are a nice bonus, and the service is warm and welcoming. A wonderful place to relax or catch up with friends. Just a little room for improvement, but overall a very enjoyable spot!”

“I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup. Very generous portions, good prices, and delicious broth. Minus one star only because the beef was a bit dry, I would have preferred a slightly fattier cut if possible. Other than that, absolutely delicious and would definitely come again. Photo of menu attached taken on 6/29/24.”

“The food is great relative to many Chinese restaurants in the area. The chefs cook very quickly and flavorfully. Price-wise, you can eat a lot for your dollar. And the portions turn into take-home for days. I hope I see this place bustling full some day.”

“We have been ordering beans from Wolf and the gang for a couple of months now. the coffee is amazing and the customer service is top-notch - no matter how many times my wife picks the wrong delivery schedule! She suggested I write that.”

“The smell alone is worth 5 stars. The smell drew us in off the streets. The service here is amazing and patient. They went above and beyond to make sure we made it for our set at Obriens and we truly appreciate that. The food here 🙌🙌. Definitely will come back.”

“Everything about this place is great especially the Durian sticky rice. Unfortunately they are closing this place on Sunday, 29th March 😭 Hope the new food court will have the same Durian sticky rice🙏🏻”

“WOW. First time here and loving it. Ordered a shawarma chicken wrap and I barely had time to sit down before it came out. The wrap was piping hot and absolutely delicious. The service is incredibly quick and the staff were super friendly and upbeat. Good vibes only here at Sofra! 10/10”

“This Dunkin is THE BEST!! The coffee is always spot on, food always warm, and the staff are unbelievably helpful and kind. Thank you for saving my crappy mornings!!”

“Worth the Drive Every Time
Hey Tea in Allston, MA is absolute heaven. I drive all the way from the North Shore for this, and it's never a wasted trip.

Their mango drinks with sago and the grapefruit are top of the world—seriously, some of the best I've ever had. They do everything so well. I also love watching everyone's order come up and seeing the tea being made right through the glass. It's mesmerizing and just adds to the whole experience.”

“Really clean. My friend comes here very often, she’s a super picky eater. She said that the frog leg tastes different than how it usually is, the owner overheard and offered to make a new dish for us. Super nice employees and service. Their soy milk is made from home as well(free to drink and refill). Overall really nice experience. It’s my first time eating here.”

“I love that this is one of the few remaining Starbucks in Boston with the true coffee shop vibes like they used to have, even one of the last in the US! Lots of people drinking out of real mugs, getting coffee & tea refills, lounging, and listening to the great playlist. It’s really nostalgic and well-maintained. And my drink is always made well here.

I go out of my way to go to this Starbucks for all the reasons. But finally decided to write a review bc today the manager (i believe?) was just kicking butt and hustling but also bantering with all the other baristas. She was so lovely and contributing to the great atmosphere at this location!”