La Hacienda is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

1. La Hacienda

8.8
150 Meridian St, Boston, MA
Latin American Restaurant · Central Maverick Square - Paris Street · 15 tips and reviews

Chelsea L.Chelsea Locklear: Hidden gem in Eastie. Brunch buffet for 7.50 all you can eat

Nelly S.Nelly Sari: I like this buffet, delicious food. I recommend it.

Luis R.Luis Rodriguez: Honestly, don't know why I don't come here every day/night. Service is amazing, food is phenomenal, and drinks are perfect.

Grotto is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

2. Grotto

8.6
37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 64 tips and reviews

Alena R.Alena Reva: Good wine selection, excellent food, hidden gem

Katie A.Katie Andrade: Amazing, authentic Italian restaurant. Definitely a hidden gem. Make sure you finish your meal with the chocolate lava cake!

Bonnie S.Bonnie Sashin: Great spinach, beet & goat cheese salad!

Avana Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

3. Avana Sushi

7.7
42 Beach St, Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 50 tips and reviews

The Boston Day BookThe Boston Day Book: A hidden gem in Chinatown. So nice + such great prices! Love sitting at the 'bar' and taking in the surroundings (Metro PCS shop, Egg Puffs + others). You'll come back again and again.

Douglas A.Douglas Arevalo: Great selection of sushi. Served fresh and very fair prices! Like the small hidden location as well. 😊

CheapismCheapism: Even though it's located in a strip mall, this sushi spot churns out good rolls. Many of their rolls are under $5, and they also have a lunchbox for around $5. The service is also friendly and fast. Read more.

Pho Basil is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

4. Pho Basil

8.7
177 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 102 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: The Pho here starts at $5.95, and their lunch menu has items for $6.95 that include rice. Their menu is huge, so you can try something different every time you come back to this hidden treasure. Read more.

Jason W.Jason Walsh: The pho here is great, but If you want the real hidden treasures this place offers you should get the drunken noodle with chicken. It's amazing!

Juju B.Juju Bee: Crispy rolls and Pho Dac Biet is amazing!

Haley House Bakery Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

5. Haley House Bakery Cafe

8.7
12 Dade St (at Washington St.), Boston, MA
Café · Roxbury · 31 tips and reviews

Dana V.Dana Villmore: Amazing baked goods and fun atmosphere :) definitely a hidden gem!

LaToya T.LaToya Tavernier: Try the Turkey Pesto Panini - Delicious & light

Sa K.Sa Ki: Best blueberry muffin in Boston.

Seiyo Sushi & Wine Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

6. Seiyo Sushi & Wine Shop

8.2
1721 Washington St (Massachusetts Ave.), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · South End · 20 tips and reviews

Tim J.Tim Johnson: Regardless of seat choice, you'll be happy and well served. The hidden gem is the wine and unique beer selection in the back. Stephen only stocks good stuff and he strives for value. A+

Mathieu H.Mathieu Hannouz: Just love the feeling sitting at the central table. Give it a try with friends.

Grace T.Grace Tkach: Yinny is the best!!

Rail Stop is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

7. Rail Stop

7.7
96 Guest Street, Brighton, MA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan McDonald: Beautiful new restaurant. Hidden gem with the best decor. I got the Blueberry and Feta salad for lunch and it was incredible!

Megan M.Megan McDonald: Beautiful restaurant. Hidden gem with the best decor. I got the Blueberry and Feta salad for lunch and it was incredible!

C B.C Bailey: The salmon is my favorite. So many good entrée options and a thoughtfully curated rotating draft beer list and drink menu. Always great service. This is my neighborhood favorite.

Angela's Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

8. Angela's Café

8.7
131 Lexington St (at Brooks St.), East Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Jarrett G.Jarrett Goetz: Hidden gem! Definitely try the breakfast/brunch.

Jin J.Jin Jun: Gaucomole is a must. Family run restaurant hidden in East Boston.. Nothing but love <3

EaterEater: Angela's is often cited by local diehards as Boston's best Mexican. Get the mole. [Eater 38 Member]

Olga's Kafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

9. Olga's Kafe

7.7
99 Summer St, Boston, MA
Café · Downtown Boston · 9 tips and reviews

Terence C.Terence Chan: Hidden gem with lots of delicious coffee flavors! My favorite is snickerdoodle

Daniel T.Daniel Tewfik: Perfect if you love Mary Lous or similar sweet iced coffee joint.

Sam H.Sam Hooper: The peanut butter cup iced is the best around. I highly recommend this place!

Asta is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

10. Asta

7.7
47 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 14 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Cummings: Such a hidden gem in Back Bay. Truly, some of the best food I've had.

Stephanie N.Stephanie N.: Fantastic 3 and 5 course rating menu, fantastic service, great scallop, ribeye, clever savory desserts and chill ambiance. Highly recommended.

EaterEater: From Bill Addison's review: "I was elated by a slice of toasted cinnamon milk bread, somewhere between the texture of brioche and tea cake, bathed in vanilla bean milk." Read more.

Mare Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

11. Mare Oyster Bar

8.1
135 Richmond St (at North St.), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 33 tips and reviews

Niki B.Niki Blaker: The food and ambiance were terrific! Great hidden gem in the North End. The only reason it doesn't get a full five stars was because out service was definitely a little spotty.

Angie O.Angie Osmanski: The crab cake for an appetizer is amazing! The truffle encrusted tuna A-MAZING! This place is pricey, but good.

Stephen M.Stephen McVerry: Great place to slurp down an oyster.The raw bar is the focus (and is fantastic), but don't overlook the pasta dishes.

Trattoria di Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

12. Trattoria di Monica

7.4
67 Prince St (at Salem St.), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 15 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leeming: North End's hidden jewel and special taonga !

Josh J.Josh Jager: Great food, great prices - average to the area. I enjoyed the prefix menu, lattuga romana all americana, arancini, and gnocchi di spinaci al rag di maiale. All Excellent

JillianJillian: Spinach gnocchi was good but the homemade angel hair and antipasti were way more memorable.

El Pelon Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

13. El Pelon Taqueria

8.4
92 Peterborough St (at Kilmarnock St.), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 122 tips and reviews

Benjamin D.Benjamin Doyle: hidden gem. some of the best burritos in the city

Elaine S.Elaine Shin: Caramelo and Pescado tacos + Plantains w/ fire roasted salsa!! Muy delicioso👍

Alaleh C.Alaleh Ch: Yummy Mexican food at a very affordable price :)

Galleria Umberto is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

14. Galleria Umberto

8.3
289 Hanover St (btwn Prince & Richmond), Boston, MA
Pizzeria · North End · 50 tips and reviews

Brad H.Brad Hines: Ps. The aranchini is their hidden gem item.

Peter S.Peter Salem: Cheese potato croquettes, and a slice. Classic, simple, delicious.

CheapismCheapism: Do you like big thick slices of Sicilian pizza? The food here is cheap and popular, so make sure you leave early, lines often go out the door. They also have calzones and other Italian fare. Read more.

ReelHouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Dining in Boston.

15. ReelHouse

7.4
6 New St, Boston, MA
Restaurant · Central Maverick Square - Paris Street · 19 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy Bell: The most gorgeous views of Boston. Food is a tad pricey but you are paying for the view. This is definitely a hidden gem!

David C.David Carr: Amazing views, Scallops, Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail.

Meg B.Meg Berman: Come for the views of the Boston skyline, stay for the fresh seafood dishes. Take the water taxi from downtown Boston directly to this East Boston, waterfront restaurant's doorstep.