The service was flawless. From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed. Our server was very…read morehelpful when we asked for his recommendations. The food was outstanding. We chose to start our meal with the borscht and Solyanka. Both soups we served with a shot of house infused vodka. We devoured both and enjoyed them immensely. Next we had the chicken Kiev with mashed potato. It was perfect. Tender chicken stuffed with garlic and herbs that gushed out gently when cut Into. Amazing We also ordered the pozhasrky cutlet. Served with mashed potato. It was decadent. We finished with a shared dessert of sour cherry vereniki. Tender dumplings filled with sour cherry and served with a sweet cherry jam and sour cream. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We can't wait to return and sample some more.

Stumbled into Café St. Petersburg completely by chance, and it ended up being one of the loveliest…read moredining experiences I've had in a long time. The hostess was incredibly warm and welcoming, and our server, Liza, was absolutely wonderful. We didn't even realise at first that it was a Russian restaurant--and despite a wedding happening in the back, they invited us in as if we were longtime friends. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between classy and comfortable, with a genuine family feel wrapped in elegant décor. The drinks were excellent, and although I didn't order the soup, I learned it's served with horseradish vodka--so naturally, I had to try the vodka on its own. It was fantastic. They also have live music on the weekends, which just adds to the charm. Highly recommend this place, and I'm already looking forward to coming back. .

I came here for a date night as I've seen great reviews about the drinks and the food here. I made…read morea reservation for 6 on a Friday night - it was initially quiet inside but began to fill up more once we were seated. The interior was clean and modern. Our server was very welcoming and able to provide us with great insights into the menu. The cocktails were refreshing and tasty. I ordered a 'Spill the Tea' with gin and my husband ordered the matcha colada. I'd love to come back and try more out! As for food, we ordered the mini beef wellington, the banh mi & bone marrow, the curry chicken, and the loco moco. I loved the variety of dishes on the menu and was super impressed by the execution of all of them. They were very flavorful and cooked to perfection, with the mini beef wellington having crispy puff pastry and the bone marrow very tender. Overall, I was impressed by Esmai's creativity and would love to come back to try out more of the menu.

I've heard good things about this place and finally got a chance to check them out for brunch. They…read moreare an Asian fusion place and have options on their menu that are a blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, American, and French food. I ordered the hot coconut coffee which was very delicious but maybe a little too sweet. Would definitely order it again with reduced sweetness. My friend ordered the classic hot Vietnamese coffee which was also very good. There aren't many places in Boston that serve Japanese hamburger so I ended up ordering the loco moco and was very impressed by the dish! All the parts of the dish tasted very good and the fruit was also sweet and just the right ripeness. The hamburger steak gravy was also well made and the egg on top had the right level of doneness. The interior of the restaurant was nice and cozy and very well lit. I would definitely check this place out again especially when the weather gets warmer and their roof deck is open!

Small quaint hole-in-the-wall place, with an intimate atmosphere and good food!…read more We got pierogis and kielbasa - the pierogis were yummy, although the kielbasa we didn't find worth it (a bit dry / overcooked). Service was friendly. If we're craving pierogis and are in the area, we'd likely go back!

What a dream little spot. Small, quaint, comfort polish foods from polish babcia (we saw them in…read morethe kitchen looking over their customers. Love.) Pickle Soup $7 A dill pickle soup with carrots, onions, celery and diced potatoes -- amazing little soup with bread. The subtle tastes were deliciously satisfying. Not heavy but not just water. Lovely. Pierogi $18 Served fried with caramelized onions. Choice of: potato and cheese, cabbage and mushroom or spinach (we did a mix of every kind they had! Also comes with great sour cream. Again not heavy--even fried--so much comfort. Perfect dough, perfect fillings. Polish Plate $24 Mix plate: Hunter's stew, stuffed cabbage, three pierogies, and grilled Polish sausage kielbasa. A little taste of everything. Split it with my partner. So much comfort food. Each one was a 10 out of 10. They just never missed the mark. Perfect. Exactly what we wanted. And of course we split the Gypsy Pancake $21 A giant potato pancake filled with Hungarian goulash, topped with sour cream and dill Huge. This one was heavy for the heavyweights. But phenomenal. It was bigger than I thought it would be. Crispy, not too oily, and a very rich flavor in the goulash. Meat was a little tough but fit right into the rich deep flavors. Everything was top shelf goodness. Come knowing you'll have to share. Don't assume anything is small! It's all shareable! Great atmosphere, wooden tables/booths, tight but homey. Guy who ran the spot was also very nice. Polish locals were coming in asking for their favorites in polish. Ah man it was great. Great feel, great food, great spot! My wife and I will definitely be back. That pickle soup!!!

What a fabulous dining experience! It all began with manager Ariel helping me with an existing…read morereservation. She went above & beyond with a few phone calls and for that all of our group is grateful. It was a pleasure walking into this airy and energetic restaurant. We were in for a treat as soon as Tori B. greeted us with a great attitude and extensive knowledge of the menu at Celeste. Tori did an excellent job caring for our family as we celebrated a few special occasions this particular night. They did not rush us and allowed us to visit while also providing us exceptional service. Such a true professional in the world of hospitality. The bread service of delicious focaccia was a treat right off the bat. We thoroughly enjoyed the calamari fritto misto with artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, fried lemons, and caper aioli. The spicy whipped feta is a unique preparation with the olive relish, and we raved over the house-made warm pita. Truly some of the best starters the four of us have enjoyed in a long while. It appears Celeste is well known for their pizzas and after consuming the fig & prosciutto pizza we know why. Unctuous blending of flavors with Great Hill blue cheese and so much more. We left room to continue sharing amazing food - the roasted Moroccan chicken and the grilled halibut. Both mains sported their own unique flavors. The Moroccan chicken has a perfect blending of couscous, raisins & cashews with roasted broccolini. The grilled halibut was so perfectly prepared that I dream of ever being able to grill my own back home to such a perfect consistency. Congratulations to a well-run kitchen that supports a seamless front of the house operation. Having managed restaurants for years, I appreciate the energy and passion that goes into creating such memorable dining experiences for guests.

What a cute, cozy, delectable place. We are at a conference looking for something different for…read moredinner that we haven't tried (this our 4th year in a row for this conference side note-we love the east coast). We went on a Thursday evening and street parking was easy to find. Service was great! Here is what we had: 1. Drinks: EASY TIGER- coconut rum, overproof rum, horchata, amontillado, sherry, lime, aromatic bitters. BLOOD, SWEAT, & ROSEMARY (mocktail)- blood orange, lemon, rosemary, soda water. My boyfriend had the easy tiger and found it more tropical tasting than horchata but still liked it. I had the mocktail, which was great! Refreshing drink. Just nice they offer mocktails and tasty ones too! 2. Raw bar: gotta have oysters while in the east coast right? They were from Jamestown and of course yummy. They had a mignonette which was good but since the oysters were so good not needed but a yummy addition option 3. Shared plates/appetizers: CHARRED OCTOPUS- Castlevetrano olive & cannellini bean, frisee, shaved red onion, piri piri, EVOO. This was one of my favorite appetizers. We try octopus everywhere and have had lots of overcooked ones. This was not that! It was soft, buttery and easy to cut and not rubbery. The tail was crispy and yummy. The char was perfect and flavor was on point. PAN ROASTED SUNCHOKES- herbed ricotta, hazelnut, chervil, Calabrian compound butter. What a tasty spin on the sunchokes. I love sunchokes and appreciate a great presentation and different ways to have it. 3. Entrees/Mains: BRANDT FARM 14 OZ RIBEYE- crispy potatoes, onion jam, bravas sauce, haricot vert. My least favorite dish of the night but doesn't mean I have love everything. I still appreciate a really good restaurant and concept. I know this is not a streak house so I understand not being the best steak. It was a bit of a tough steak, but the cooking temp (medium rare) was made to perfection and flavor was simple but perfect (I love love a simple steak without all the extras). The sauce was my least favorite of the dish and could definitely do without. The potatoes and veggies were good except it was somewhat less tasty with the sauce. We made our own surf and turf and had their special for the day. HALIBUT- not sure what was all in for the specifics but this was a winner. The fish was charred yet the moisture was preserved and tasty! Loved the flavoring and sauce. All mixed harmoniously. Dessert: BASQUE CHEESECAKE-fresh whipped cream, brown butter salted caramel, strawberry. We had a hard time deciding between the pistachio tiramisu and the cheesecake. I'm sure both are tasty. I like my cheesecakes more simple and asked for this without whipped cream and strawberry. The consistency of the cheesecake was great! Taste was point on. Although I don't care for caramel with it I tried the caramel and mmmmmm. Cheesecake was a great way to end. Overall fantastic experience. Our waitress was lovely. Staff was wonderful. Food was delicious. The ambiance was cozy and cute. If you are in the area recommend coming here for a nice dinner.

I came here with friends and was not disappointed. We ordered a variety of tapas and they were all…read moregreat. My favorite was the octopus and the halloumi. Other great dishes were the pita bread and dips (pikilia), fattoush salad, potatos, kofte and crispy eggplant. The staff were really friendly. I would say this place is not best for walk ins unless you want to sit at the bar which is full service. It's better to make reservations beforehand for a large party or to sit at a table.

I've been here a few times across different seasons; summer, winter, it doesn't matter, the vibes…read moreare always high. It's such a lovely spot for drinks and appetizers or a full dinner. The music is consistently great, and it gets packed, so definitely make a reservation. I'd recommend the hummus and the mkhlovani, but honestly, everything is perfectly balanced--beautifully presented and genuinely delicious. It's a great first stop for a girls' night out. One thing to note: it tends to empty out pretty quickly after around 10 p.m.

A True Gem! Our Favorite Spot. BingeBowl is hands-down one…read moreof our favorite restaurants! My family and I are regulars here, and we keep coming back for a reason. Everything about this place is just fantastic. The food is consistently outstanding. My absolute favorite, and a must-try for anyone, is the "Taste of Moldova." It is such an authentic, comforting, and delicious bowl. The combination of the polenta (mamaliga), the savory meat, the branza (cheese), and the sour cream is perfect every single time. It tastes just like a wonderful, high-quality home-cooked meal. But it's not just the amazing food that makes us loyal customers. The service is always exceptional. The staff is so warm, friendly, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. We also genuinely enjoy speaking with the owner. He is incredibly kind, and you can truly feel his passion for the food and his customers. It makes the whole dining experience feel so much more personal and special. We have loved every visit and will continue to come back again and again. Honestly, everything is "super" here! Highly, highly recommend BingeBowl to everyone.

3.5 Stars. A nice foray into Moldovan food. I got the Taste of Moldova and the Savory Meat Pie. The…read morepork chunks in the Taste of Moldova were slightly chewy but still pretty tender for how large the pieces were. The dish could've used some type of sauce other than the sour cream though, texturally it was quite dry. The Savory Meat Pie was decent and a great size for the price. The Adjika Hot Sauce (only a hint of spice) definitely was needed for it. Unfortunately, the Pie wasn't heated fully through. The Compot Fruit Punch was perfectly sweet and fruity. Note that BingeBowl and Bikeeny Caffe are in the same establishment

Consistently excellent food and service!! My favorite restaurant in the Boston area…read more If you go for a birthday, they put a very cool sparkler in your dessert. In the summer, it's great to sit outside and watch people on the bike path below. Just excellent.

I came for my birthday dinner and had the perfect meal, starting with the perfect cocktail... the…read moreLougroni! A negroni with Saint Germain, which blew my mind. A fruit-forward Negroni master variation. The tempura artichokes appetizer and hanger steak entree were memorable. Truly a joyful and delicious meal. I will be back soon.

After a fun and fabulous night at Ryan Landry's gold dust orphans show up on the third floor we…read morewandered down to find the basement kitchen. Our first time around we almost left - the door is unmarked - but I'm glad we didn't. This is a place straight out of my Indiana childhood (where Poles and eastern Europeans were plentiful). All the food is homemade. From scratch. It's essentially the kitchen of the Lithuanian cultural organization, and feels a bit like being in a very friendly VFW. The president of the club came over to greet us and to make sure we felt at home. The regulars were sitting by the bar watching the Pats game. We had the stuffed cabbage and the kielbasa dinner. The borscht soup at the beginning was absolutely delicious. The evening and the meal were perfect in every way.

Looks like an office building. Ring the buzzer to get in, walk downstairs, big industrial door on…read morethe left. Bare bones restaurant, friendly service and absolutely outstanding authentic food. Reminds me of the stuff my grandmother makes.Order at the counter. Cash only. Weekends only. This place doesn't show up if you use Waze or Google Maps, type in the actual address. The best hidden gem in Southie! Can't wait to return!

I used to stop by Aquitaine's location at Legacy Place when I went up to the Boston area but then…read moreit was gone. When I learned there is a location at Chestnut Hill, I beelined to the restaurant straight from the airport. It did not disappoint. From the hostess yo the server and the busser, the service was great. The food is fantastic. One of the dishes we ordered was the foie gras. It was made to perfection with a sweet torched topping. The French onion soup was divine. The wine selection was great. Everything from start to finish was excellent. I highly recommend it.

I used to be a big fan of Aquitaine when there was a location in Dedham. A few weeks ago, my friend…read moreand I went here for dinner. I tried the duck a l'orange. It consisted of seared duck breast and swiss chard in an orange glaze. The duck was a bit crispy and tasty but the orange sauce didn't taste the same anymore. I remembered it used to be a bit tangy and sweet but this time it tasted a bit bitter. For dessert, we got the pear and almond galette but I thought it was too dry for my taste. The complimentary French bread was crispy and hot out of the oven.

My wife and I attended this restaurant on Valentine's Day. From the moment we walked in the…read moreambience was very cozy and romantic, beautiful bar. They had to fix menu which every dish was delicious. The service was so great that it almost upstaged their outstanding cuisine. Definitely a must try. I would go back there for every special occasion.

Homemade Pasta dishes 28 to 32 dollars…read more Give me a break Pasta is still very cheap to make Plus the size of his dishes