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The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Boston

20 restaurants in Boston, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

  1. 1

    Sullivan's Castle Island

    James Beard winner 2025

    Seafood, American, Cafe & bakery

    2080 Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127

  2. 2

    Bar Volpe

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Italian, Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery

    170 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

  3. 3

    Fox & The Knife

    Bib Gourmand 2025

    Italian, Bars & drinks

    28 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

  4. 4

    Ostra

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Seafood

    1 Charles St S, Boston, MA 02116

  5. 5

    O Ya

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Japanese, American

    9 East St Pl, Boston, MA 02111

  6. 6

    Zurito

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Bars & drinks, Spanish

    26 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

  7. 7

    The Koji Club

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Japanese, Bars & drinks

    525 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02135

  8. 8

    Comfort Kitchen

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Latin American, American

    611 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125

  9. 9

    La Padrona Boston

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Italian, Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery

    38 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116

  10. 10

    Tonino

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks

    669 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

  11. 11

    Lenox Sophia

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    American

    87 A St, Boston, MA 02127

  12. 12

    Gaaeng Supper Club

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

  13. 13

    Galleria Umberto

    James Beard winner 2018

    Italian, Pizza

    289 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

  14. 14

    Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe

    James Beard winner 2005

    American

    429 Columbus Ave, Ste 1, Boston, MA 02116

  15. 15

    Istanbul Diner Cafe

    Mediterranean

    120 Vfw Pkwy, Revere, MA 02151

  16. 16

    Boston Sail Loft

    Seafood, American, Bars & drinks

    80 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110

  17. 17

    Sarma Restaurant

    Mediterranean, Spanish

    249 Pearl St, Somerville, MA 02145

  18. 18

    Jim's | Deli & Restaurant

    American

    371 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

  19. 19

    Sam LaGrassa's

    American

    44 Province St, Boston, MA 02108

  20. 20

    Brassica Kitchen + Cafe

    French, American, Bars & drinks

    3712 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.