9 Best Bistros near Boston

“Found this place on a random search and it was above and beyond our expectations. Our server, Makaylee, made amazing recommendations and was extremely attentive. The hot chicken benny with truffle oil was amazing! The relaxing atmosphere was exactly what you’d want for a Sunday brunch. We will definitely be back!“

“Our office is 2 blocks from SJ’s, and we couldn’t be happier. What a great addition to the neighborhood. Our team frequently lunches together and our choices have been fairly limited to mostly takeout sandwich shops but SJ’s arrival has upped the game. A cozy bistro, super delicious food, and a great after-work bar scene. Can’t wait for the temps to rise because they have a lovely patio too!“

“Overall everything was great. The food was pretty good but the standout was our server. It's rare to encounter someone as thoughtful and I wish I remembered his name. We mentioned to him once that we had an 8:30 train. While my friend and I were deep in conversation, we lost track of time. He came over to our table, brought us the bill and told us it was time for us to leave so we didn't miss our train. These are the touches that make a restaurant special.“

“DELICIOUS FOOD. Very different food fair with choices for all diets. Excellent, friendly service. Good cocktails. I’ll be back !“

“Woke early this morning to get in a few bakery stops before my tart class later today … and @the.emporio.ma in Stoneham is the absolute star of my product research field trip! A completely adorable young-ish Italian baker (with a familiar familial accent😉) creates the most lovely and wonderfully tasting delicacies from her homeland where she was a baker in Turin. I highly recommend this off-the-beaten track little bakery that exudes the love of Italian cooking that I grew up with… smells divine! This bakery is located in Stoneham but I overheard her saying that she is looking for a larger place soon. Yay! I love seeing people with passion that produce excellent products do well! Brava!! Brava!! I’ll be back!“

“Dinner was amazing! I’m still dreaming of that spinach salad!“

“I’m obsessed with Juliet. The vibes in there are so welcoming and cute, and the service is amazing. The only thing i wish was different was that their food portions could be a bit bigger/more filling. I also found their chai latte to not be sweet enough, but they have a lot of options for syrups to add“

“The place to eat after a long day“

“Cibo has excellent coffee, pastry, breakfast and lunches.“