Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Allston

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Season To Taste

4.8

Exceptional(1647)

Price: Expensive

• American • Cambridge

Booked 33 times today

Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience. Our patio is open weather dependent and is availble on a first come first serve basis. We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. For larger parties, please call the restaurant or email nick@seasontotaste.com.

2. Prima

4.7

Exceptional(722)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Charlestown

Booked 86 times today

Located on the edge of City Square Park in Charlestown, Prima is an energetic Italian celebration of reimagined classics. Our beautifully restored grand bar and dining room – which overlooks the park as well as the city skyline – strives to honor our building’s past and its prestigious placement at the gate of this historic Boston neighborhood.

3. Uni

4.6

Exceptional(2240)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Back Bay

Booked 27 times today

Serving inventive Japanese cuisine using the freshest seafood from Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market and local New England fishermen, and borrowing influence from the streets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok and Bangladesh, Uni is the evolution of Ken Oringer’s intimate sashimi bar of the same name, which expanded into the former Clio space in 2016. UNI is currently helmed by Executive Chef David Bazirgan.

4. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2728)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 42 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

5. Bar Mezzana

4.7

Exceptional(1396)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 30 times today

Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

6. Bistro du Midi

4.6

Exceptional(4529)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 51 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

7. Puritan & Company

4.6

Exceptional(2194)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cambridge

Booked 36 times today

Puritan & Company, led by Chef-owner Will Gilson, serves modern American cuisine, with particular emphasis on traditional New England fare, and not without occasional excursions into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from farms we know and locally to the extent possible, and always a sense of fun.Our dining room is a casual and fun place to dine. We love to share our excitement about the food and wine we serve like we would in our own home. Guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly and even familial environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus.Our next door space, Puritan Oyster Bar, offers limited reservations via puritancambridge.com

8. Shore Leave

4.7

Exceptional(218)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South End

Booked 26 times today

Shore Leave is our interpretation of a tropical escape through the lens of our love for Boston’s rich dining scene. Named after a sailor’s leisure time on dry land, Shore Leave’s tropical cocktails take you away from the hustle and bustle. This space, music, and most importantly, our Shore Leave team, make every moment here feel like watching the sun go down with your feet in the sand. Off the main drag, just below the street in Boston’s South End, Shore Leave brings you along on an everyday vacation. Options are available for regular dining or the OMAKASE at SHORE LEAVE EXPERIENCE. We do not take reservations for "just drinks", so cancellation fees will apply. Just drinks-walk in for bar seats! We ID at the door. Underage guests are permitted but not permitted at the bar. Stop by for live entertainment! Shore Leave hosts The People's Karaoke most Fridays beginning at 10pm and surf rock band The Electric Heaters Thursdays beginning at 8pm. Entertainment varies so call for details!

9. SOURCE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(556)

Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Cambridge

Booked 23 times today

SOURCE is a fresh, modern approach to the local gastro pub and pizza bar. Source is an innovative dining destination featuring rustic yet refined food, and an unmatched craft and local beverage program. Utilizing local and sustainable products and only the purest ingredients, SOURCE’s mission is to embrace the root of who we are and what we consume. Owned by Restaurant veteran Daniel Roughan, SOURCE offers guests the space to enjoy delicious quality authentic Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. In addition to pizza SOURCE will offer an assortment of small plates, entrees and homemade desserts. SOURCE will be open daily for lunch and dinner as well offering an unforgettable brunch experience both Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome home, Welcome to SOURCE.

10. Mooncusser

4.8

Exceptional(1446)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 21 times today

Cancellation Policy: We ask that if you need to cancel your reservation, do so 24 hours in advance. Guests cancelling within 24 hrs of their reservation will be charged $50 per person.Mooncusser serves a $120 multicourse menu from head chef Carl Dooley. Since opening in 2017, the restaurant has been awarded top honors by the New York Times, Boston Magazine and other publications.

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Sarah
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The Scillian muscles were DELICIOUS, the sauce was phenomenal! I also ordered their short rib lasagna which was also tasty!
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MIDA - South EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• South End
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4.7
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jonvip
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We have been guests here since opening day. It is the rare place that has been world class since then through now approx 9 years! Never misses. Always a thrillingly perfect dish to be savored! And the staff, oh my, none better! The Held family’s go to south end dinner spot. Always will return for more! Love!
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Bar MezzanaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.7
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Richardvip
Phoenix / Arizona •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very much enjoyed our experience at Uni. Dishes are “tasting-sized” which makes for a great variety and a different awakening of your taste buds with each dish.
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UniPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Back Bay
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4.6
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Michaelvip
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and service. We went on a gluten free Monday due to my wife’s celiac disease. Gluten free or not, the food was fantastic.
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PrimaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Charlestown
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4.7
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Nickivip
Greater Boston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere, pace, service and ambience. To night it was 5 stars again. But it was a special night for us on our 40th wedding anniversary. Our Waiter, Nate, was as stellar as ever. Yummy and creative offerings left us happy and amazed. Thank you all. Nicki & Allen
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Season To TastePrice: Expensive• American• Cambridge
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4.8

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Season To Taste

2. Prima

3. Uni

4. MIDA - South End

5. Bar Mezzana

6. Bistro du Midi

7. Puritan & Company

8. Shore Leave

9. SOURCE Restaurant

10. Mooncusser

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