Best Restaurants in Boston: Clam Chowder to Fine Dining

Boston's food scene punches well above its weight — built on a foundation of exceptional New England seafood (lobster rolls, clam chowder, oysters), a deep Italian tradition in the North End, and a thriving contemporary restaurant scene in the South End and Back Bay. Harvard and MIT bring international food culture; the fish piers bring the freshest catch. Boston rewards food lovers who know where to look.