Best Restaurants In New Boston

Patio season has returned, dogs are now permitted at outdoor eating establishments, and Boston’s culinary environment continues to amaze and push limits.

So, when you start planning your summer social schedule with the greatest brunch, rooftop bars, and historic eateries, we’ve got information on the trendiest new restaurant launches to check out. From buzzy new haunts like a kosher Jewish tavern, a fancy supper club, and a brasserie highlighting Southern French food to recent newbies, here’s our list of the finest new restaurants in Boston to visit right now.

Hue

Supper clubs have been sadly lacking in our city up to this point. The Hue, which has two levels, is actually a three-in-one establishment that includes a full-service restaurant, a cocktail bar, and a supper club right in the heart of the Back Bay. You can eat Asian-inspired small plates in the upstairs dining room proper, such as Tandoori Style Chicken and Waffle and Kofta Meatballs in Indian Spiced Tomato Sauce. After that, get a drink at the ground-floor Rose Bar before going to the aforementioned supper club, which has a back-room speakeasy and offers a wide range of champagnes and nightly DJ music.

Josephine

This time, James Beard nominee Michael Scelfo, the chef behind restaurants like Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar, is drawing inspiration from a more traditional source: his grandmother. He was inspired to design a traditional Italian menu of pizzas, wedge salads, pastas, and substantial dishes like Veal Tonnato combined with a strong bar program full of Negronis and Martinis by the namesake of his newest restaurant, Josephine.

Marseille

Harrison Street has been lacking in restaurants (we still miss you, Cinquecento), but now there is hope thanks to the opening of a new French brasserie by the same group behind Petit Robert Bistro. Yes, it is located in the former Gaslight/Brasserie location, but this time around, everything looks very different. The design is lighter and more minimalist, and the cuisine celebrates the tastes of Southern France, which heavily draws its inspiration from Spain, Italy, and Northern Africa. You can anticipate raw bar appetizers, mezze platters, small plates like Beef Tartare, and main dishes like Merguez Lamb Sliders, Roasted Branzino, and Mussels with Curry and Coconut Milk.

Batifol

We are adamant that there can never be too many French brasseries in a city, and Batifol is just another example of this. An superb wine selection and the traditional day-and-night cuisine are all housed in a room with lots of banquette seating. Oysters, escargots, Nicoise salad, moules frites, coq au vin, steak frites—you get the delightful idea—it’s literally everything you could want from a brasserie menu. Kendall Square professionals are drawn to the long marble bar’s selection of White Negronis and after-work wines.

Cobble

In the friendly atmosphere of Cobble on the second level of the Coolidge Corner Arcade, chef and proprietor Emily Vena is reinventing the dinner party. This is the closest thing to a private party you can get with four tables, one sitting, and 12 attendees. The seasonal vegetable haul serves as inspiration for the five-course, prix fixe Italian meal. English Pea Ranch Dip, Vegetable Crunch Salad, Fettuccine Vidalia ‘Fredo, Chicken Al Limon, and a Strawberry Short Stack for dessert are now on the menu. Even better news: partner Rachel Trudel Vena has launched Bartlette, a BYOB bar below (you supply the alcohol; they supply the mixers and accessories).

Comfort Kitchen

A café and a full-service restaurant are both part of this immigrant, Black, and women-owned establishment, which is located in a former comfort station (also known as a public bathroom). With a bar that faces the kitchen and soft pink cushioned seats, the little space has been turned into a calm, airy retreat that feels worlds away from the busy street right outside the window. The dishes on the African Diaspora comfort menu might initially seem simple, but the vibrant, subtle tastes turn each appetizer and entrée into something exceptional.It is difficult for the staff to single out one dish because everyone enjoys them, including the Brown Butter Trout and Jackfruit Sliders.

Contessa

The opulent amenities of The Newbury Boston include a luxurious rooftop paradise, which is the crown jewel. Major Food Group’s Trattoria Contessa boasts Art Deco decor that almost distracts from the stunning city views spread out before it. Pizzas, Tortellini en Brodo, Dry-Aged Bistecca Fiorentina, and prosciutto from five distinct locations are all on the Italian menu. Start your evening with a spritz. Then, sip on a Martini or Negroni and relish the blissful sensation.The lunch menu could be your best chance considering this is the most sought-after reservation in the city.

The Dubliner

There are Irish pubs in the area, but we don’t usually discuss the food. Instead, we love the well-made Guinness drinks. However, there’s a restaurant that serves traditional Irish cuisine and is changing the game. Chef and owner Aidan McGee, who is from Ireland, is the genius behind it. Dishes you don’t anticipate include: Lamb Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips, and Irish Stew. Roasted pork for two, bone-in curried bacon loin, and house-smoked salmon. The brunch menu, which offers an extensive Irish breakfast, also has that smoked salmon.

Faccia a Faccia

I recently learned that Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette have not been resting on their laurels, despite their success. It was exciting to discover that the two restaurateurs had partnered on a new business venture after six years. Their new Italian restaurant, located by the sea on Newbury Street, specializes in regional delicacies from Sardinia, Sicily, and Liguria. The menu features a variety of dishes including crudo items, burrata, grilled octopus, handmade pasta dishes, and Chicken Milanese. Additionally, Bar Pallino, their modern take on natural wine bars, draws inspiration from the Parisian wine bar scene..

Grana

Grana’s dining area has delicious Italian dishes by Chef Stephen Bukoff. He takes inspiration from his Italian grandmother for menu items such as Nonna’s Kitchen (spaghetti pie) and Prosciutto Sandwich with Truffle.. At brunch, you’ll have the chance to enjoy some classic American dishes as well as some unique flavors. Among the options are the delicious Carbonara Benedict and the savory Lobster Cannoli.