Great food and delicious excellent customer service and the drinks were yummy. Parking was a pain…read morebut still Im happy to give it 5 stars.

Carmelina's was one of the highlights of my visit to the North End. The atmosphere was cozy and…read morewelcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. I had the homemade pasta, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The portions were generous, and even though it was busy, the service stayed attentive throughout the meal. I can definitely see why this place is so popular, and I'll be back the next time I'm in Boston.

This was my third time at La Famiglia Giorgios, and my first visit since 2022. We arrived around…read more7:00 on a Wednesday night and were told it would be 15-20 minute wait, no problem. I missed the original phone call, but they were able to seat us. As we were seated in front of the restaurant, we were promptly given bread and oil, drink orders were taken. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs with homemade angel hair. My youngest son had chicken parm, my oldest son and wife each had something off the specials. All of us enjoyed our meals and the portions are huge. My wife an oldest son had to take to go containers. Food doesn't come out fast, but it is certainly worth the wait. We were there for over an hour. Everyone in the restaurant is super friendly. This is one of the many gems in the North End. Great food at a fair price. Until my next visit!

From the moment I walked in I knew this was going to be an amazing evening!…read more Staff was attentive and friendly. The food was outstanding. The ambiance reminded me of an old style pub. You checked in with the hostess on the first floor and then went to the second for the restaurant.

We were told this was a must try spot while on our vacation, and I can see why!…read more There are plenty of food stalls here, and shops to check out. Walking around, we got samples of Babkas and different ice creams and smoothies. I was most interested in the Lobster Rolls! A must in Boston! It didn't disappoint! After eating, we checked out the little kiosks of Knick knacks and shops in the area. Another area I could easily spend the whole day exploring!

The description of this place is. A big market. A touristic place with tourist prices. It is a…read morepopular place and a must visit if you come to Boston. I recommend good walking shoes. The area has cobblestone in some areas. The parking is a little hard around this area. Finding parking and driving. The parking garages around here some don't like larger cars or trucks. I recommend parking a few blocks away and walking. The market was nice. It had live performers the day I came outside doing their thing. It has a huge area that sells food. It was dream. It was hard to choose which vendors to hit first. The seafood looked so good. So many places to choose for a lobster roll. The workers were friendly. The service was good. I liked my time here.

I am over the MOON with Moon Bar!…read more If I could live here I would! :) Another excellent experience here and it just happened to be restaurant week. We also spent an hour at the King Tut exhibit across the street! This restaurant/bar always seems packed. And, with reservations for 645pm (highly recommend) the bar was quite busy. The buzz from this high-end cocktail bar is exactly what you want on a Friday evening; From girlfriends sipping their wine to couples laughing and swirling their cocktails, Moon Bar is for the classy and sexy. Abby our server is excellent! A mixologist who knows all the cocktails and can recommend based on your preference. I tried one of their new cocktails with bourbon and did not care for it. Abby made me my mezcal drink that I have ordered before...its the 305 cowboy, an extremely popular drink. A must try for sure! Note: Some bartenders make you feel guilty for saying something about a drink you ordered and did not like. But, here at Moon Bar, Abby was so gracious to make me something that I will enjoy. Hats off to her:) Food: Since it was restaurant week we just shared everything. For starters we ordered the Tuna Tartare that was excellent. Then, we had Piri-Piri Chicken Thighs that were also good but quite spicy. For dessert, we shared the Caribbean Tiramisu, which was great. It was a tough choice between this and the Guava Cheesecake. We were so full that we ended up bringing home leftovers. Oh, I also forgot to mention we always order their Curry Fries - a must try when coming here Trust Me. My husband doesn't love curry but he loves these fries and you will too. #friesaretodiefor Moon Bar, thanks for being amazing in every way. Thanks for your splendid service, crafty cocktails, delicious wine (try the Pinot Noir from Germany), and your amazing food ---Love those Curry Fries! "Alexa, make reservations for 2 at Moon Bar for tonight." Cheers~

The menu is small, with cold stuff, hot stuff and sweet stuff. The cocktails are split between…read morecreative drinks and OG classics. We tried the spiced watermelon, fried sweet plantains and smoked pork ribs, along with some beers and cocktails. The spiced watermelon had a big kick, which made it a little too much for me. The spot itself is cute and has a nice vibe, but overall, I wasn't super impressed with the food. It was a decent experience but it wouldn't be my first choice to return to if I was in Boston.

Came directly here from the airport and I was nervous that it was overhyped but it was absolutely…read moreworth it. The entire menu is gluten free but even if it wasn't, this place easily competes with regular bakeries. The ube brownie is dense, silky, and fudge-like. The sugar and ube are potent and attack you it's perfect for a sweet tooth though I strongly recommend with cold brew. The flavor is so sweet that I couldn't finish the block! Can easily be shared for 2 I came here for the chocolate chip cookie. Thin, crisped at the edges by the sugar, no shortage of ooey gooey chips in the middle. The line wraps around the baked goods window. I like the open concept kitchen and the service is efficient. Gives you time to see what you want and change your mind, especially if something comes out fresh. The breakfast menu stops at 11am but even their premade baguette sandwiches were delicious. Highly recommend a hot sandwich. Lastly, seating is tight but it is ample. It seems like there are waves of crowds. If visiting at a busier time, might be a good idea to have a friend hold a table while you get in line to place the order. What a great start to Boston :) Thank you!

This place is POPULAR. The line was out the door the entire time we were there, but thankfully it…read moremoved pretty quickly. We weren't sure we'd actually get a seat, so we ordered to-go just in case. Then, of course, a table opened up and we ended up eating there. We also grabbed a cookie and muffin for later because...priorities. We ordered the congee and roasted vegetable sandwich. The congee was good, but definitely not your typical congee. It had a lot going on--spicy, sweet, salty...basically all the flavors decided to show up to the party at once. I liked it, but didn't love it, and after a while it was a little hard to keep going. The roasted vegetable sandwich was flavorful, but unfortunately way oilier than we expected. We wanted to love it, but it was just ok. Overall, a fun spot to try, especially if you're curious about the hype. The food is creative and has plenty of personality, but for me, it was more "glad I tried it" than "I need to come back immediately."

I can definitely tell why this place gets really packed!!!! There was a line out the door, so make…read moresure to put your name on the list and expect to wait a while. They have plenty of options for everyone. I didn't order anything out of the ordinary. I ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and house potatoes, and they came out decent. The latte was good too. If you're looking for a cool brunch spot, I recommend coming here.

Food was good, pretty standard brunch fare. Servings are not super large nor overly small. Their…read morepastries are not very fresh and a little too sweet/mushy. Service was lacking. Waiter didn't bring out water, didn't offer any cream or sugar for coffees, and was difficult to flag down to ask for extra plates/utensils. The inside is quite cramped and we were shoved into a tiny little corner. Overall a meh place for brunch. The appeal is the convenience of the location. Other than that I'd stop somewhere else for a brunch.

Limiting my must-visit vacation stops to three seemed like a reasonable measure to ease the effects…read moreof weather and public transit uncertainties and my own disorganization and misunderstanding of time. Still, I only got to two of the places. Since I already went to Downeast recently I wanted to try Far From The Tree in Salem. But with an itinerary that defied the laws of physics I had to cross off some spots and I'm grateful that Downeast mixed it up with new seasonal offerings and non-store exclusives. The flight started with white peach, a perfect light and summery creation. Then strawberry rhubarb brilliantly deployed a note of earthiness to reduce the sweetness. As for black cherry, to quote Some Kind of Monster, I would delete that one, as it lacked the distinction of its neighbors. But the finale was a success, the proudly non-traditional cider donut, an epic blast of sugar and cinnamon (?).

Been drinking Downeast since before they were at this location and it has changed quite a bit. They…read morehave added a lot of different flavors, but my favorite is still original blend. If you go to the tasting room inside you can get a flight for $15 and they have clean restrooms. It is also cool to see all the cans. Outside they have the pop-up where you can get full pours and enjoy the harbor views. Gotta use porta-potties though. They aren't as bad as they could be though. Service is chill vibes and they are pet friendly with plenty of shades seating.

If you're in a hurry or impatient this is not your kind of place. Great staff and great food…read more Exceptional little hole in the wall joint to just have a dog and a beer or no BS burger for dinner.

We were in Boston for a Red Sox game and wanted a good burger. Found "The Kenmore" on yelp and…read moreheaded down. Nice bar area, mostly high top tables. The service was good, our waitress seemed new but she did a nice job of keeping our drinks full and checking in on us. I had the "breakfast burger" and the other two in my party had "the special k" burger and calm chowder. Being a weirdo I ordered the Brussels sprouts as a side and no bun on the burger. Both had good flavor and were cooked well. Since it's by Fenway and Boston we thought the prices were VERY good! All in all I like The Kenmore. It would be my neighborhood bar-

We went here several years ago and seem to remember enjoying it but I neglected to write a review…read moreto remind us how we liked it . This time we were ravenous, having spent 12 hours carrying heavy boxes and furniture all day, so primed for a good meal. The Rouleaux egg rolls were superb and the steamed shrimp & crab dumplings outstanding, both accompanied by simple but distinct sauces that really made them pop. Our entrees were equally impressive. The crispy fried catfish (Trey Tuk Peng Pah) and seafood noodles (Crevettes, Moules, Champignon Et Pates De Riz Au Gingembre) are my favorites. Such fresh ingredients combined with striking flavors really made it enjoyable. Our server was engaging and had very helpful insights as well.

Hey Foodies, it's SJ here with another review! This Friday, my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to…read moretry The Elephant Walk. The reviews looked good and I was excited to try their unique menu... well, let's just say we were very disappointed. First of all the prices are very expensive. I know this is Boston, but $17 for a cocktail is ridiculous! Our server was lovely, he was very kind and had a kind spirit. I was excited to try the "Rouleaux" since they remind me of the eggrolls, my mother learned from her Vietnamese mother-in-law. It was very crispy, which unfortunately is the only good thing I can say about it. The flavor was so off. It's almost as if the ingredients in the Rouleaux were loudly competing for my attention simultaneously! It didn't really melt in your mouth either, it just felt heavy. The other appetizer we ordered was called Dumplings croustillants au poet epics. This was actually worse than first appetizer. I like lemongrass, but MAN the lemongrass was so overpowering. I started to wonder... "is this how it's always made"?! I'm not even exaggerating. Overall, the atmosphere was nice - definitely pricey, and the food isn't worth the hype. Till next eats, SJ

The dough in these donuts is so fresh and so delicious! We tried the glazed lemon and jelly donuts,…read morethe cotton candy donuts and the key lime pie donuts. The breaded part of the donuts was so delicious and tasted like fried dough at the beach or a carnival. So good! The line was moving slowly, despite only two customers ahead of us, which kind of surprised us. There were three people behind the counter, so I'm not sure why it took so long, but we were patient and enjoyed the donuts very much! Not really any ambiance is present here because it is an order-based line and the space constraints keep them from offering any tables, but the aim here is efficiently getting people in and out. So this does the job. Great donuts! Highly recommend!

Pretty damn good donuts! Behind some construction and an uber ride away I found Kane's Donuts. A…read morelocal recommended them and it was worth the stop. They are fluffy and tasty. Not necessarily my favorite type, I prefer more cake type with some density but these were pretty good. I came late so the fritters were gone but he was able to pull together a bag of mixed smaller fritter pieces which I enjoyed. If this was an Apple fritter, they were missing the Apple? Still the sugar on the bottom and the wonderful cinnamon taste made me eat them all. The best donut left looked to be the jelly filled. Haven't enjoyed one of these in a while. Still as good as I remembered. The fancy donuts looked to be gluten free, they had a ton of them. Probably because nobody likes gluten free donuts... Kane's reminded me of a great local donut shop with a touch of class. If I was close by I'd grab them again but likely to seek out another shop in Boston to compare next time I'm back.