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7 Restaurants

Updated 13 September 2021

Restaurants:	o ya, Sorellina Boston, No. 9 Park…
Price Range:	$$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Japanese, Italian, European…
Neighborhoods:	Leather District, Back Bay, Beacon Hill…

o ya

$$$$

Japanese

Leather District

4.8

1143 reviews

"Incredible sushi and Japanese small plates, extremely creative, lovely decor and service." – Joanne Chang

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Sorellina Boston

$$$$

Italian

Back Bay

4.8

4704 reviews

"The service is impeccable, it’s the most beautiful and elegant dining room in town, the food is always great and it’s always busy." – Joanne Chang

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No. 9 Park

$$$$

European

Beacon Hill

4.7

3261 reviews

"Well, it's just my favorite place around! When money is no object, saunter your way out of the bar room and into the carpetted dining room, order the wine, have all the courses, and don't skip the cheese." – Joshua Lewin

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Craigie on Main

$$$$

Contemporary French / American

Cambridge

4.5

3583 reviews

"Cozy, dog-friendly pub with exposed brick and wooden beams, fire places, good cask ales, hospitable staff and good food." – Niall Keating

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Grill 23 & Bar

$$$$

Steak

Back Bay

4.7

7147 reviews

"Best steak in town, a terrific wine list and attentive and professional (but not overbearing) service." – Tony Maws

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Area Four Cambridge

$$$$

American

Cambridge

4.6

551 reviews

"Straightforward, well done food from wood-burning ovens. It must be as satisfying to cook as it is to eat. I love this place." – Jason Bond

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Giulia Restaurant

$$$$

Italian

Cambridge

4.9

1455 reviews

Recommended by Chef Joshua Lewin from Juliet

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