Wine Bars near East Boston

“Probably would give 3.5 if I could. The wine is always good. I didn't get any food this time. I had a time crunch. The service not the best. They weren't very friendly and seemed annoyed with some of the patrons. Not great customer service“

“Very Energetic! Bartender was fantastic“

“Great experience, our waiter Brian gave us Great service and recommendations. The food was AMAZING! Steak melts in your mouth!“

“From start to finish - excellence! Food was divine, porterhouse cooked to perfection! Dessert platter was the perfect topping to a perfect meal. Diego was very attentive to our NU graduates! Thank you Capital Grille for a spectacular celebration dinner!“

“What an amazing place. In these times when we are still not comfortable dining indoors this place rocks. The chef behind these dishes knows a thing or two about bringing beer garden food to a totally new level. Thank you chef and staff in front of the house.“

“One of the best and most memorable dinner in recent memory—“

“As always our meal at Dovetail was spot on. I had the snapper and my wife the scallops. Bother dishes were thoughtfully prepared, attractive and very tasty. We've been fans for years and have never been disappointed in our meals at Dovetail or their sister restaurant, Brewers Fork.“

“Great food and beer selection“

“Excellent menu (and preparation) for those who are looking for something beyond typical Italian. Wonderful ambiance and table arrangement. Great place for a romantic dinner or two "best friends" couples; there's a feeling of intimacy about the place. I would not necessarily recommend it for large parties.“

“First timer but won't be my last. Ambiance was cool. This particular Sunday was quiet...just a few patrons. Small but super cute. Service was great. Very attentive and polite. The menu selection was a little limited but we made do. Not your typical brunch but still had the big players like pancakes and a breakfast that consisted of eggs, pancake and home fries. When the plates came out we were a bit surprised at the amount of food but it was the “perfect” amount. We left satisfied.“

“Phenomenal food, wine, and service. Some the best food I’ve had in Boston.“

“Great service. Delicious food.“

“This was a really good restaurant. Very authentic Italian cuisine. Food was all amazing. Jeff, our waiter was the nicest most cordial man I've ever met has a very sociable personality. He gave us good recommendations on what to order and was very accommodating. You could close your eyes and point to any random dish on this menu and you will NEVER be disappointed. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.“

“stuffed cabbage (rice + pork) smothered in tomato sauce. middle — grilled kielbasa on a bed of ‘bigos’ aka hunters stew (fresh & cured meats + mushrooms + sauerkraut) right — variety of boiled pierogis + caramelized onions & bacon bits. everything deserves the ‘chefs kiss’ rating. this is a sampler type plate, but it was the perfect dinner that day.“

“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!!!“

“My boyfriend and I came here on Friday night with an 8:30pm reservation. From the reviews and photos it looks like a nice spot but when we came in we were greated and served by Ayla… she’s amazing… request her everytime. She knew exactly what we were looking for and curated the experience for us. I will never come back to Boston without coming here and requesting Ayla. Amazing must go to!!!“

“This was my second visit to prima to celebrate a special event with my daughter on a miserable rainy Thursday night. The restaurant was packed and initially thought we would need to wait an hour for a table . We proceed to the bar where we were seated almost immediately! Darren was our bartender. He was pleasant and attentive. Our food was brought quickly and was absolutely delicious ! Scott the manager introduced himself as a table had become available and I appreciated that personal introduction. After our yummy meal, our bartender surprised us with a complimentary dessert to celebrate our special night . I was so impressed!! Again another wonderful experience at Prima!!“

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

“Capital Grill is consistently good, however Peter our server took it to a new level. He treats guests like family, goes way above and beyond. He doesn’t miss a detail and makes you feel special. We even thanked the manager in the way out. It didn’t end there, a minute later at my car - out comes Peter to bring out my coat that I forgot. Peter is as good as it gets.“

“It is always dependable and delicious“

“The service was excellent! The custom menu to commemorate my daughter's birthday was such a nice touch. The entrees were phenomenal! Everyone loved their food. calamari, shrimp cocktail, several filets some with lobster tails, some with crab meat, some sliced filets, lobster mac and cheese, chicken, and salad with chicken. The cheesecake was delicious as well.“

“After cruising around for parking for nearly 30 mins, the bartender was generous enough to allow me to park in their lot in an illegals spot and not have me towed. I had called and he could hear the stress in my voice since the rest of my party had already been seated. Upon walking in late, he immediately came over and poured me a complimentary glass of one of the most delish glasses of French red wine idea ever had. The food and service was top notch. EVERYONE that worked there was incredibly knowledgeable, nice, and just seemlessly working together to ensure we were taken care of. Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in years based on the quality of service and creative dishes. 1,000/10 recommend!“

“Wow. Wow. Wow. Honestly blew us away. I’m a classic pizza person however, we went for the ramen pizza and I have zero regrets. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Insanely wonderful service. If you go, and he’s available, ask for Danni. He will give you the most honest recommendations while also making you feel right at home. A truly wonderful experience.“

“A very detailed review from someone who has eaten a lot of tapas!Outstanding bartender! I’ve been a bit disappointed lately when I go into high-end cocktail bars, and they don’t have ingredients I need for making my favorite drinks. Not only was this bartender excellent and knowledgeable, but as I was naming my favorite drink, he knew it, and he loved it as well. I ordered off the menu though, and enjoyed the “kitty’s got claws” because I am a big Mezcal fan and it looked interesting. It was beautifully balanced.Then I saw him making what I thought was a corpse reviver, and we talked a bit about that, and I was thrilled that he knew how to make one, so as I watched him making one for somebody else. I ordered it as my second drink. I know I’m supposed to be reviewing the food, and I will get to that, but a quality bartender, who is interesting and fun, and above all… Knowledgeable, is a very big part of an experience that has a full bar. Bravo, to this bartender! I only wish I remembered his name.On to the food. Interesting interpretation of tapas. Especially the cabbage, which was different than any presentation I have had before. A large piece, braised perfectly, with a creamy sauce. Patatas bravas were an interesting take as well. Often they are either too small with a bit of sauce smothered on them or they are too big and only spiced a little bit. These were a great size and they were seasoned, but did not have any sauce on them, which is wonderful. And then there was some romesco sauce (made of tomatoes and roasted red peppers, and usually almonds) on the side; a really great interpretation of this classic Spanish dish. (Note that a typical bravas sauce has smoked paprika and tomato paste) and I really enjoyed the romesco as a nice change. We also had a lamb slider, which was big enough for lunch for one person. So keep that in mind when ordering. It was actually halfway between the size of a slider and a regular burger. Also, the homemade focaccia was very fluffy! The rosemary butter is a good compliment.Atmosphere is cute. Loud and bustling and definitely not the type of place that is quiet and you can hear the forks clinking. Really great vibe. Wonderful neighborhood place. We lived in JP for years and raised our kids here and it was great to come back and see this new (to us!) restaurant in the neighborhood.“

“Great customer service, some of the best coffee, great waffle, will visit again!“

“My boyfriend and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary today and had a great dinner!! He got the lamb tenderloin, and I got filet mignon. Both tasted amazing! Also, we got the smores and cookies/cream desserts, which were very good! Definitely will be coming back ?“

“The service was outstanding very attentive without being over your shoulder. The food was best I have had ever. Every food item was delivered looking perfect there was not one thing about any of the food that could be changed The restaurant was extremely clean and beautifully decorated Absolutely the best restaurant I have been to in my lifetime.“

“Ok let me be clear this is a very fun little spot. The charcuterie is next level, well sourced selection you’re gonna be hard pressed to find, BUT when we were seated a waiter reached over me at the bar twice to mess with some small glasses, first time fine whatever, second time he dropped the glass in front of me and it shattered absolutely everywhere. There were tiny pieces all over me, he was super apologetic and luckily there was no food in front of me yet, but I’m disappointed nothing further was done about it. He wasn’t our server. Our servers name was Peter, and HE was an absolute delight. I would go there again just to small talk him. He made the experience fun. Will still go again because we dream about the honeycomb and cheeses.“

“Delicious food. Ravello takes an innovative spin on some of the classics. Pretty atmosphere. My only complaint is the space gets really noisy when the restaurant is full and it was hard to hear each other. Has the restaurant cleared a bit toward the end of our dinner, it was much quieter.“

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

“We are all foodies..former restaurant professionals..we FINALLY made it for our first visit. We will be back! We came for brunch and the ONLY disappointment was thru ran out of some of their special pastries...obviously good ?. Everything we ate..which was most of the menu..was excellent...Can't wait to come back for dinner?“

“The owner was very understanding at my confusion about cancellation fees and in the end I was able to come in and enjoy a lovely evening of wine and earl grey mousse (all delicious). I’ve been many times before for fondue and other dessert and have always enjoyed. Thank you Alexandra!“

“Fantastic experience with our server Loraine. Our party of 4 opted to try their classic tapas style dining for $55 per person. WOW. We left so full and satisfied! This is the best way to try several classic dishes, the seafood paella and churros. All of the dishes were excellent and their potatoes were honestly the best potatoes I’ve ever had. Perfectly crispy. We will absolutely be back!“

“All you can ask for in a wine bar.“

“What a gem! Super approachable, super service, super variety... it really is super bien! Pop in and grab one of their empanadas when you're waiting for a table in Charles Speedway. Or, sign up for one of their wine tasting classes (wine and hot dogs, anyone?!!). Or cozy up at the bar with your favorite person and try one of their expertly curated wines. Oh -- don't forget to grab a lil something from their ready-to-go deli fridges: flan, salads, all sorts of fresh goodies.There's no bad choice here: you'll have a super bien time :)“

“Our dinners were seasoned with a lot of spicy which the menu/ingredients did not specify. Although we enjoy some spicy in our food, we would have chosen something else if the server would have indicated so since the dish description on the menu did not. The music was so very loud and we could not hear ourselves talking, while heading out we walked out with 3 other couples we did not know who made the same comment. We could not hold a conversation over the loud music.“

“We had a very memorable dining experience here! 10/10 recommend. Service was impeccable and the food was full of flavor, fresh, and cooked so well! Lucca is our new favorite spot in town for date night.“

“Great Bastille day celebration, awesome specialty drinks and the food was great. Service was good, surprising as the place was packed.“

“First time here and the shrimp tacos were delicious! French fries were thin and cooked perfectly.“

“Always amazing food and service!“

“Small beer selection, wine and a bar. But they were great, super friendly, and the food was good.“

“Love this place! It's the perfect date spot! It's the perfect gathering of about 4 friends spot! The food and service is always on point. it seems as if the staff is committed to you enjoying every single drop of wine and food that touches your tongue. I love this place and can't find a bad thing to say about it.“

“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.“

“The only complaint I have is the food is a bit on the salty side. My boyfriend took me here for Valentine’s Day. It’s so gorgeous and romantic with nice ambiance. We would be back to try it the second time. Our waitress(girl with short hair; can’t remember her name) was extra sweet. Drinks were great.“

“I recently went to dine at Sam’s Kitchen and everything from the food, atmosphere and service was excellent! I usually don’t take the time to write reviews, but wanted to do so as to whomever reads this review won’t hesitate to check out Sam’s Kitchen as I did! You won’t regret it and when you do you will undoubtedly return!“

“Anna B was our waitress and she was so sweet and went out of her way to make sure we were all taken care of!! Great food, great service, super cute atmosphere. (i’m not from boston im just visiting but would definitely come back here when i visit again)“

“Great menu and friendly staff! Definitely coming back!“

“Adrian was the best service we have had in a long time. Great place ask for him if you want great service. Will be back.“

“Food was outstanding; great service“

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