Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Back Bay West, Boston

Matthew W. • May 1, 2021Dinner is good, but their brunch is amazing. Pita with egg and amazing cocktails.

Tim C. • August 1, 2015Try a little of everything. The menu is always fresh and the drinks are delicious.

Boston.com • November 15, 2010Devra First suggests: Duck confit, lobster with gnocchi, onion soup, New York strip, duck breast, cheesecake, warm apple cider soup.

Carrie C. • August 5, 2016Try all the ramen. My favorite is the spicy miso. Don't forget the (perfectly soft boiled) egg!

Layla S. • August 25, 2019Try the waffles with scoop of pistachio and hazelnut gelato and Nutella drizzle 😻 Thank me later!

Matt K. • January 31, 2010The hummus is killer on a bagel

Erin O. • January 5, 2018The vegetarian choices are great. I recommend the veggie tikka with extra yogurt sauce. The beer list is very nice, and everyone who works there is friendly (even to a table full of toddlers).

Jane P. • May 17, 2013Delicious onion soup & Dover dish!

Leanne A. • May 14, 2018The sunflower seed butter toast and green cream smoothie are amazing!

Tim C. • June 21, 2017Melt-in-your mouth ceviche. Great drink list. Approachable, friendly, non-pretentious service. Could become a regular spot.

Jason O. • June 11, 2022Amazing Ramen, great location. What else can there be?

Ally P. • February 25, 2017Everything is good here - service, food, cocktails, I come back year after year because I know I'm going to enjoy the whole experience, worth it! Snag a table up front and enjoy people watching!

Allison A. • August 2, 2016Wish this were my neighborhood bar. Great tacos, wings, and brisket reuben!

Chris E. • September 1, 2015Slight step below O Ya, but w/better cocktails. Don't miss the Ika (w/smoked beef drippings), Hon Hamachi Toro (w/pork belly), and Spicy Tuna & Foie Gras Tataki. Tako in hot oil was great, tender.

Ashmita N. • May 6, 2019Try this place at Newbury street. Amazing icecream place with sweet flavors and unique cones. If you’re a vegan, then try their vegan icecream collection.

Trevor N. • April 1, 2013Love the Back Bay with spicy mustard and horseradish! Decent charcuterie selection as well.

Tim L. • December 20, 2015The Tom yum pho was really good, as was the pho dac biet

Angela Z. • May 24, 2014Take advantage of the different prix fixe menus and try everything! Wine parings and foie gras are must haves!

Sofia U. • July 6, 2018Expensive but great mile crepe cakes

Larry L. • September 7, 2011Enchiladas Verdes is good!! Sangria is also awesome!

Ahad • August 23, 2022Very friendly and helpful staff. I recommend their burrata and steak🍽🤍

Ashley K. • October 8, 2023Loved the veggie burger and truffle parm fries

Daniela P. • February 12, 2022These are the best and most authentic Tacos in Boston (and I’m Mexican and have tried almost all of them). If you miss Real Mexican food, this is the place to visit.

Dillon C. • March 20, 2021Everything

Liam N. • December 30, 2016Best of Boston 2016: Chinese Restaurant 🇨🇳 :: From pork sandwiches on flatbread to spiced “Bashu-flavored” chicken, dressed up w/ chili pepper from a wicker cornucopia – not a dud on the menu.

Clifford A. • December 1, 2011Try the yogurt + granola -- it's substantial!

Maria G. • December 24, 2015Almd croissant is delicious along with a capuccino. They have a great selections of cheese.