Amara C: Mighty rib is mighty good! Love the truffle fries.
Boston.com: Roxy’s impressed on the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race and now hawks creative combinations like Vermont cheddar and roasted butternut squash around the city. Read more.
Jenny Mackintosh: This crew works hard, and makes a damn good grilled cheese. The Green Muenster is killer, as is their Mighty Rib. Don't skip their fries -- hand-cut with rosemary, truffle oil and sea salt.
2. Blunch
8.2
59 E Springfield St (Harrison Ave), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · South End · 35 tips and reviews
Ronda Billings Morra: Best breakfast sandwiches in the South End. Get em "spicy" so delicious! Their funky bread pudding is yummy too.
Bravo: Sweet little spot with a terrible name, more than makes up for it with homemade soups and sandwiches. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
BU Today: Breakfast and lunch are the only options here, but when homemade soups, pressed sandwiches, and bagelwiches taste this good, who needs dinner? Top off your meal with a gooey triple chip cookie. Read more.
3. Mike's City Diner
7.9
1714 Washington St (E Springfield St.), Boston, MA
Diner · South End · 64 tips and reviews
Colin Devonshire: Tip well here! The food is good and cheap, the service is fast and everyone call you "hon"--what more can you ask for? Well, beer, but they stopped that a few years ago.
Jake Smith: Breakfast sandwiches are both a great value and very tasty. Try one on a bagel with a side of home fries.
Gifted Boston: Besides becoming addicted to the banana pancakes while I worked here, I became a huge fan of the spunk my fellow waitresses had. These girls give food with a 'tude and always made me smile. Cheap eats
4. Billy's Sub Shop
8.3
57 Berkeley St (btwn Lawrence & Appleton St), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · South End · 19 tips and reviews
Arda B: Beautifully prepared subs, smiling faces and large portions with suitable prices. Even got a quarter while waiting for an order, for the parking spot. =))
Irvin Bailey: One of the best Italian subs in Boston
Misha Boldov: During a week of traveling America I'd tried to find more or less tasty American food. Failed. After that, Billy's omelette, pancakes and tea were a treasure.
9. Banyan Bar & Refuge
8.4
553 Tremont St (Clarendon), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · South End · 32 tips and reviews
John LeMaire: Fried whole fish, cocktails, lobster roll, sesame cream puffs, it's all good!!
Priyam Shah: Fluke Crudo is amazing! There is a cocktail with Thai chili liqueur which is also great!
Sarah: Delicious dumplings!
11. Myers + Chang
8.8
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews
Jeremy Krantz: Try their Dan Dan noodles and dumplings, they are amazing!
Tyler Brock: Go here. Eat everything.
Eater: Some dishes are Chinese, some Thai, some Vietnamese, and some a fantasy amalgam of various nationalities, but no one would dare call Myers+Chang Pan-Asian. [Eater 38 Member]
12. Coppa
9.1
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews
red bird vintage: Get: Zucchini pesto crostini & salt cod crostini!!!!
Boston.com: Try the "Aperol Spritz" to pretend you’re people watching on the streets of Italy: grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables with this classic cocktail made of aperol, prosecco, and soda in hand. Read more.
Boston Magazine: Is it worth an hour wait? Put it this way: We’d stand in the February cold for the whipped lardo crostini. We’d get pelted with hail for the cavatelli with chicken sausage. Read more.
13. Picco
8.9
513 Tremont St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · South End · 174 tips and reviews
Louisa Rigali: The Alsatian pizza was unbelievable, and I also had an arugula salad, which was a perfect starter. The malt chip ice cream was unique and delicious!
Paull Young: Before you eat the Alsatian pizza, Google Alsatian
Nicholas Adam Owens: The "Alsatian" + Sauvignon Blanc = :O
Proxy Apparel: Friendly staff & fabulous pastries... you can't go wrong. Seating can be limited though, especially on the weekends, so plan accordingly!
ToryBurch: There’s only one thing you need to know: order the sticky sticky bun, a pastry so extraordinarily gooey that it had to repeat itself.
Michael Katz: The home made Oreos are heavenly.
15. Mistral
8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews
Sofia Papastamelos: Delicious duck entree -tender and on the bone instead of a fillet. Also enjoyed the profiteroles for dessert!
Nathaniel Hajian: Chateau de Sancerre wine is phenomenal. The tuna tartare is a lovely appetizer and goes well with the Sancerre.
Justin Breton: Three must gets: dirty martini, beef tenderloin pizza with mashed potatoes and truffle oil and the tuna tartare. $$$$, but definitely worth it. Def. one of the best restaurants in Boston! #bostoneats