2025 Best Restaurants with the Best Food in Boston Area

Top Rated Restaurants in Boston

When it comes to reviewing and recommending restaurants, we believe that what is on the plate is by far the most important factor. We rate the food on a 20-point scale. Our take on the décor, service, ambience, wine list and other factors are explored within our full reviews, which are simply a click away.

Presented in alphabetical order, these Top Restaurants earned the highest food ratings in Boston.

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Boston Chops
14/20
Just what the South End needed --- a neighborhood steakhouse with a 2,000-bottle wine room and reclaimed-wood bar --- but all with a hefty price tag. See More

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Deuxave Restaurant & Bar
14/20
An upscale neighborhood restaurant that focuses on contemporary American cuisine grounded in French technique. See More

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Steakhouse, Seafood, Wine Bar
Grill 23 & Bar
14/20
Steaks that sizzle and a notable wine list in the Theater District. See More

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Hojoko

Japanese, Izakaya, Fusion
Hojoko
14/20
The Verb Hotel near Fenway Park is home to the second restaurant venture from Tim and Nancy Cushman of o ya fame. See More

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Mooo....
14/20
Set high atop Beacon Hill, this steakhouse offering Prime cuts of beef is popular with politicians. See More

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6/

o ya

Japanese, French, Sushi
o ya
16/20
This Japanese gem in the Leather District doesn't only challenge longtime local sushi champs --- it sometimes bests them. See More
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Oishii Boston
15/20
Sushi lovers unite at Oishii’s larger, fancier urban outpost. See More

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Oleana
15/20
Chef Ana Sortun's singular brand of Eastern Mediterranean cooking reconciles the cuisines of Turkey, Spain, Morocco, Italy and Armenia. See More
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Toro

Spanish, Tapas, Small Plates
Toro
15/20
Ken Oringer's destination tapas bar is an always busy South End favorite. See More
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Uni
16/20
Uni offers a fascinating look at sashimi in all its variations, and in attractive presentations. See More

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