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Mare, Boston, MA

Mare

4.6
4.6
2894 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine.
Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 723-6273
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Boston

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mare offers a delightful dining experience with its "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Known for its exquisite seafood, the restaurant features standout dishes like the "best Cacio e Pepe" and a variety of fresh oysters. The vibrant atmosphere and charming outdoor patio make it a North End favorite.

2,894 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food service and ambiance were perfect. Highly recommend. Good take !!

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  2. Olivia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best food and amazing service!! Love it so much that this is my second time eating here and I brought my family for them to experience. They were all raving about it!

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  3. Salvatore

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Nosey place. High background noise when you depend on hearing sids. Our waiter, Gaetano, was superb.

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  4. Victoria

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mare was amazing as always! Never disappoint. Best oyster everrrr

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  5. Joseph

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my fav place! Never disappointed, great food and service. We will be back, thanks to all the staff for let us feel so welcome.

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  6. robert

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Absolutely delicious food but the VERY LOUD music made the experience less than enjoyable. If you can handle loud music, the food is worth the experience.

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  7. Jill

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Splurged for the backed stuff lobster which was excellent Perfectly cooked, nice stuffing. Tuna was also perfectly cooked. Seared just right. The affogato topped off the holiday meal - it was delicious. Very Good service too. Wonderful meal.

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  8. Mary Sue

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice relaxing Thanksgiving dinner that started with delicious oysters! Service was attentive. Loved the cozy patio room as the rain poured down. Tables were nicely spaced from others. We had pappardelle and linguine with clams. Both excellent. I will return for sure!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was exceptional as well as other wait staff. Food was delicious!

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  10. Vanessa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great atmosphere and very welcoming staff!! I will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Mare is rated 4.6 stars by 2894 OpenTable diners.

Mare does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Mare

3 Mechanic St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hanover street
  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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