50 Best Wine Bars in Boston

“Quality ingredients. A sublime attention to detail. Balance in salty, umami and heat. The broccoli Caesar is a must have along with the homemade ricotta. I sat at Chefs counter and got wonderful attention from everyone. Amazing!“

“I attended an event yesterday at this amazing Restaurant. The atmosphere is so inviting, the drinks were delicious. Food was absolutely scrumptious. And the staff all so kind and friendly. I highly recommend stopping in for a cocktail or dinner, you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“Cannot recommend enough. I have been coming here for years, whether for Weiner Wednesdays, charcuterie and catching up with a friend on a given day, or a solo date - this place is the best. I don't even need to see the wine menu, I just tell them what flavor profile I am looking for, and BOOM! A perfect selection is made. The staff are all friendly, knowledgable and truly want to make your experience at haley.henry the best. Come for long enough, and you will feel like family!“

“Ambiance and ambiance and beer and beer“

“Delicious food and great ambiance! We will come back!“

“From start to finish it was awesome!!! Food, drinks and service were amazing! Rodi was an amazing hostess, thank you for the awesome experience. Patrick, Annelice and Breana. Ps. Romania 🇷🇴 here we come. 😂“

“Never disappoints. Small plates and a few entrees. Extensive wine offerings. Superb service.“

“Very Energetic! Bartender was fantastic“

“We had an incredible experience at Grill 23 & Bar — easily the best steakhouse we’ve been to in Boston. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The food was phenomenal. We ordered both the filet mignon and the ribeye, and each steak was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and truly outstanding. The sides were just as memorable — the macaroni and cheese was rich and comforting, the Brussels sprouts were perfectly prepared, and the mashed potatoes were smooth and delicious. Adding the Béarnaise sauce on the side was absolutely worth it and paired beautifully with the steaks. Dessert was the perfect ending: warm chocolate chip cookies served with vanilla ice cream — simple, classic, and done flawlessly. A huge highlight of the evening was our waiter, Bernardo. We will absolutely be requesting him on future visits. He offered thoughtful suggestions, anticipated our needs effortlessly, and somehow managed to be there exactly when we needed him — and never when we didn’t, if that makes sense. Just genuinely attentive, professional, and welcoming service that elevated the entire experience. An unforgettable dinner all around. We can’t wait to come back.“

“Restaurant was fairly quiet for 1pm on a Wednesday, but it was perfect for me and my daughter. Both the food and the service were very good. Be aware that most of the tables are high-tops, with relatively little booth seating, but the bar is available as well.“

“I keep coming back here to celebrate my birthday! It's a lovely restaurant with exceptionally good staff. Andres (apologies if I misspelled your name!) was especially accommodating and made the entire evening so pleasant and memorable. Thank you!“

“By far the best, authentic Italian food in the North End. We have dined at several restaurants but the service, ambience and food is the best! They make their own pasta and sauces daily. I cannot recommend Casarecce enough. Delicioso.“

“Incredible! I dine here all the time.“

“A treasure of a restaurant on busy Cambridge St - walk through the door and you’re in a different world. Servers quickly become friends. Great spot for a romantic dinner for two but still a place where a solo diner feels welcome. Wonderful menu with choices for the adventurous and not so adventurous eater. My new favorite spot for lunch or dinner in Boston.“

“Our group of 6 had a fun time celebrating a special occasion at Capital Grille while also enjoying The Generous Pour! The restaurant was very nice. Spacious, sophisticated, and an upscale atmosphere.

A special thank you goes to our server, Bruno, who was absolutely amazing. He made us feel so welcome right from the start and attended to our table frequently throughout the evening to make sure we were having a great time. He was also very funny and conversational which added to the positive experience. Please send our best regards to Bruno for his exceptional hospitality!

The food was sooo good. We started with a variety of appetizers, including the calamari and oysters, which were delicious. For my main course, I had the steak au poivre medium-rare, and it was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious.

For sides, we shared the asparagus, truffle fries, and the lobster mac and cheese which was the best mac and cheese any of us have ever had! And I don’t even like lobster!

Overall, we had a great evening and cannot wait to return. Thank you!“

“We had a party of 7 and were seated in a semi-private area, near the entrance, behind the host table, which was very convenient for conversation. The food was very good, we tried many different plated from the tapas (crispy potatoes and the sliders were the highlight). We made sure to order the 2 paellas early, because they did take some time to cook. The seafood and the rib paellas were fantastic. We were very lucky to have a great server, she checked in on us often and kept our drinks refilled. The overall experience was excellent for our first time and we would recommend Boqueria to our friends“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“Amazing restaurant, I love it. ♥️♥️♥️“

“I love this restaurant! Great food 🇵🇱“

“This restaurant was awesome. We went here for a fundraiser and had a great time, it was for Team Wolf Pack and for the PMC challenge. The food was awesome, the oysters the caviar, the bread, the charcuterie plates, and the beet salad l... everything was fantastic. The staff was knowledgeable and well versed in their trade and made excellent drinks. Highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back.“

“I had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back🥰“

“My husband and I stopped by here for after dinner drinks and had a wonderful experience sitting at the bar. The bartender Juan was knowledgeable and let us try a variety of port and Maideria wines. It was a great experience and we felt like we were in a wine tasting in Portugal. He was very attentive and made the experience phenomenal. The ambiance was also very nice. Would definitely recommend this spot for anyone in the area and don’t sleep on the Port wine!“

“I had an amazing experience and can’t wait to go back🥰“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“Gabriel took care of us tonight- guy is amazing. Knew his stuff; recommended a great Bourbon for me.

The food; never had such a great meal. Started off with the dumplings. Savory with just the right about of sour.

She had the filet I had the porterhouse. Cut like butter…. Like an out of body experience. Simply can’t say enough. 12/10.“

“Try one of everything, it's all homemade and so very delicious! Gabriel is a phenomenal waiter!“

“Wonderful food and great service in an amazing setting!“

“It is always dependable and delicious“

“My favorite North End restaurant. The food is Fabulous and the menu offerings are plentiful- I can never decide what to try. The staff is tremendous. They make sure you are satisfied. Great restaurant!“

“Everything about Limoncello’s is terrific. I started back in the early 2000’s having lunch when visiting family that lives in Chelsea. Then we came this past summer for my son’s 10th birthday. We dined there Friday and Saturday night this past weekend because my son loves it so much. If you haven’t tried it, then get there! It’s the best I’ve had in the North End! Maurizio is a gentleman and his family treated us wonderfully. Chico is a great server and LuLu is quick witted, kind, and BEAUTIFUL! Every staff member was great…especially one person that really made my boy feel special.“

“I love wicked craft ❤️! I love decoration ! they’re all so kind and they make the best cocktails“

“Company holiday party this evening. It was FABULOUS. The food was off the hook fantastic. The staff was superb and highly personable. The space was decorated perfectly. The music wasn’t too loud. The would NOT hesitate to eat here or have a function here, this is an absolute hidden gem in Boston. Five kabillion 🌟 stars!“

“Food delicious!! I told them they stole my sauce and meatball recipe! Best meatballs ever“

“Highly recommend this place. Tried the Breakfast Sandwich and Cuban sandwich they are delicious Sonsie also has a very good selection of drinks from best cappuccino. Our server Mateo was very professional and attentive. Manager GP and Dawn also visited us. They are friendly and they enhance our very best dining experience. Thank you Sonsie We will return.“

“We had a special occasion dinner, and our server, Gisele, was fantastic once she found out; her service from start to finish was outstanding. We will definitely be back and ask for her again. The food was delicious, and every recommendation Gisele made from drinks to dessert was super Thank you so much! We will recommend this place!!!“

“All around an excellent experience. I'm not sure how I didn't know about this place sooner. It is a small and intimate experience. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is not stuffy but welcoming and homey.

They easily accommodated our allergies and dietary restrictions and the menu was excellent. Far better than some of the other Michelin started restaurants we have been to. It definitely worth the money. I can't wait to go back!“

“I photographed an event there recently and I must say, the vibe was AMAZING! I hope to visit again soon!!“

“I’m shocked this spot doesn’t have higher reviews because we absolutely love this bar. I’ve been 4 times so far this summer and every instance has been phenomenal. The food is delicious, the drinks are wonderful, and the service is usually good (shoutout to Emily in particular who is always friendly and warm). The prices are high but the views are *THE BEST* in Boston. I’m a local and I’ve never seen the city look as beautiful as it does from this rooftop. I’m so grateful this place exists! Whether you’re a local or tourist, I really don’t think people should miss this place.“

“We got to our hotel (Marriot Copley) around 10:30am. Jaho was right next door. So we thought “why not”. So glad we did. Thankful we did!!!! I had the salmon bagel (lox). Never, have I ever had a bagel that good. It was so amazing. My husband had a turkey sandwich. Which, we LOVED. We are going back before we leave Boston! This place is a Gem!!!“

“An amazing experience at this iconic restaurant. The food , of course great as always. But the service, from 1-10 takes 100.

Special kudos to:
Paula: her service skills are second to none
John: the manager leading by example
Cassidy: was as awesome as Paula with great service
Dennis: bartender extraordinaire

A must for business and personal dining experience“

“Everyone was so friendly and great food. I love seafood and I am glad they had it. I glad they closed their kitchen late at night like 11 pm. I could enjoy a meal without reservations. Excellent five stars for me.“

“nostalgique et heureux d’y retrouver notre cher Samy et de partager un bon Chablis et un tas de souvenirs Le vin était Bon L’accueil chaleureux Les escargots les moules et frites et le saumon grillé savoureux À refaire et à déguster ❤️❤️❤️❤️🧸👩🏻‍🎓les“

“Warmth and charm is an understatement. They made us feel like family.“

“TLDR: New spot on the block and it is absolutely phenomenal. No notes, except that the Cacio e Pepe needs a touch more salt. Don’t sleep on this place.

Longer Version: I booked this place for my birthday dinner, because of its proximity to Loyall Counting Room and a 4.6 on google. The menu looked interesting, but I thought it seemed potentially standard American fare and I could not have been more wrong.

Drinks: Phenomenal. All their drinks are not represented on the online menu, but I had SJ’s martini and Whisper in the Wind (a sweet drink with mezcal) beautifully executed.

Appetizer: We had the squash blossoms and the flavor was to die for. The crunch on the blossoms perfect, and the lavender honey, lovely. My partner doesn’t like lavender honey so he found the honey to not be edible raw but thought it tasted good together with the squash blossom. From a saving money perspective, I suggest putting half the amount of honey on the plate because it’s hard to eat it all and then that just wastes.

Entree: I had the Confit Rabbit Hind because I’ve never had the option to in Boston and my goodness. Everything on the plate was perfect and the rabbit wasn’t dry! Amazing. My partner had the uni cacio e pepe which was also good but needed a bit more salt.

Dessert: We shared the chocolate olive oil cake with blueberry ice cream and it was to die for. So unique, every detail carefully thought out and the candied lemon just elevated and exploded the flavor. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a dessert that made me feel like I was in heaven.

I hope this is a place that continues to create unique menus with seasonal ingredients. Whomever the head chef is and their team is deserves an award.

Service: Excellent, thoughtful, put us at ease.

Noise: We booked for 6pm so it was emptier and quieter at that time. Started to get busier closer to 7:30pm.

Parking: Parked at the south station garage and walked over.“

“great coffee!!! great vibes“

“Celebrated a surprise birthday party for my husband. Jorge and the staff were amazing. They went over and above to make this celebrating a memorable one. I can’t wait to return. Food is delicious.“

“We were trying to go somewhere else, but the wait was too long so we ended up going here. The pizza was awesome. The pastas were great. The only nitpicky thing I could come up with is the tables lwerr very small, but it is a small dining room room. Great food.“

“Located in a super cozy corner, I think we walked by this place quite a few times before stopping in. Easily had the best chocolate croissant I’ve ever eaten here, and if you’re able to, a fresh out of the oven slice of their pizza is amazing. Person behind the counter was very knowledgeable and patient. Great place.“

“Like a previous review, had some time to kill before a Sox game and you had us with the happy hour oysters. BU alum and Sox fan, but was unaware and thrilled to find this place! Oysters were wonderful and the staff was so attentive and friendly. Sat at the bar and had a great time before the game.“

“Stopped in for a delicious brunch. The food was reasonably priced and served quickly, and we we able to get a table right away. It took a little while for the check to come, but they we in the middle of a shift change, so I won't fault them for that. Always our go to breakfast option when we're in the area!“