The Petrel Picks
Where to eat in Boston
10 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.
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1
Sullivan's Castle Island
James Beard winner 2025
Seafood, American, Cafe & bakery
2080 Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127
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2
Bar Volpe
Bib Gourmand 2025
Italian, Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery
170 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
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3
Fox & The Knife
Bib Gourmand 2025
Italian, Bars & drinks
28 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
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4
Ostra
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Seafood
1 Charles St S, Boston, MA 02116
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5
O Ya
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Japanese, American
9 East St Pl, Boston, MA 02111
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6
Zurito
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Bars & drinks, Spanish
26 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
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7
The Koji Club
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Japanese, Bars & drinks
525 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02135
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8
Comfort Kitchen
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Latin American, American
611 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
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9
La Padrona Boston
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Italian, Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery
38 Trinity Pl, Boston, MA 02116
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10
Tonino
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks
669 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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.